Acupuncture
Acupuncture
is an ancient
system of holistic
medicine. Health is dependent on the body’s
motivational energy called 'QI'
or 'Chi'.
The
QI moves through a
system of channels
called meridians. Inserting fine needles at certain points into these
meridians can stimulate the body’s
own healing
response and restore its natural
balance.
The
primary aim of
acupuncture is to restore a
person’s equilibrium on all levels physically,
mentally,
emotionally
and spiritually
improving the overall well-being of
the patient, rather than just isolating the symptoms.
Acupuncture
is also highly
effective as a
preventive measure to benefit and maintain health e.g. to strengthen
the immune system. It can also be helpful for people trying to overcome
addictions.
What
does it feel like?
Most
people assume that
acupuncture will be
painful. Most people's experience of needles is of those used in
injections and blood tests. The needles used for acupuncture are much,
much finer and are solid rather than hollow. When the needle reaches
the desired point the sensation is often described as a tingling or
dull ache. Needles are either inserted for a few seconds or left in
place for 20 minutes or longer depending on the effect required.
During
treatment patients
commonly experience a
heaviness of the limbs or a pleasant feeling of deep relaxation.
Patients frequently comment that apart from relief from a particular
condition, they also enjoy increased energy levels, better digestion
and sleep as well as an improved sense of well being.
Professional
Standards
The
British
Acupuncture Council
(BAcC) requires members to have a comprehensive understanding of
Chinese Medical theory and western medical sciences appropriate to the
practice of acupuncture. Members carry the letters MBAcC after their
name. The BAcC maintains common standards of education, ethics,
discipline and practice to ensure the health and safety of the public
at all times.
Practitioner
Julia
Tully
was trained
at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. The college
specialises in training acupuncturists in both Traditional
Chinese Medicine and Five
Element acupuncture.
Julia
went on to study
basic Tui Na (Chinese
medical massage) and patent herbal medicine which she combines with
acupuncture where appropriate.
She
is a member of the
British Acupuncture Council
and as such holds the qualification: BSc (Hons) Lic Ac, MBAcC
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