Acupuncture Clinics Berkshire

Acupuncute is the time tested therapy that has been practised in the Far East for thousands of years. The philosophy behind the treatment is that energy lines or meridians circulate around the body. These meridians contain our energy flow or “qi”. It is when this qi is impaired through the body that imbalance and illness occurs. With the insertion of fine needles at various points on the meridian, the energy can be moved or redirected to where it is needed most. In this way the body's balance can be restored and the illness resolved. The flow of energy can be disrupted in many ways; emotional upset, physical trauma, poor diet or overwork are all common examples. By examining this underlying cause and how it has affected the body, the most appropriate treatment for the patient can be selected. Treating the patient as an individual is at the core of the acupuncture treatment and it this that helps allow the body to rebalance itself. Blocked energy can manifest itself in areas that are painful or are particularly cold or hot, or a different colour. These signs can help determine which points are most suitable.

Good health is dependent on the bodys energy - known as Qi - moving smoothly and evenly through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin. The flow of Qi can be easily disturbed by physical, mental and emotional factors. These can include: •Anxiety•Stress•Grief•Poor diet•Climate•Hereditary conditions•Illness•TraumaIn turn, these can lead to further physical and emotional imbalances within the body. By inserting fine needles into specific points along the meridians, an acupuncturist is able to stimulate your bodys own healing response and balance out the flow of Qi. The focus is on improving the overall wellbeing of the person, rather than treating individual symptoms.

Massage therapy is a manual therapy that is concerned with the assessment and treatment of the bodys soft tissue e.g. muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The therapist utilizes their hands, forearms and elbows

Massage therapy is a manual therapy that is concerned with the assessment and treatment of the bodys soft tissue e.g. muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The therapist utilizes their hands, forearms and elbows

Traditional acupuncture treats the whole person, body and mind, and not just symptoms. Its been researched, refined and developed for centuries. Acupuncture is now widely used and accepted all over the world.

Susannah Fone BSc (Hons) Lic Ac, MBAcCSusannah trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. The college is a centre of excellence for the teaching of Chinese Medicine in the UK and offers degree level courses accredited by Kingston University. She has also completed further training in treating infertility and using acupuncture during IVF as well as Obstetric Acupuncture with Debra Betts. Susannah is a member of the Oxfordshire Acupuncture for Childbirth Team and an affiliate member of the Zita West Network.

Initial assessment and treatment