What will an acupuncture session be like?
In the first consultation your acupuncturist will take a thorough case history in order to ascertain your general state of health. At this time they will also examine the tongue and take pulses in several different places on both wrists. The information gathered, will then be used to devise a treatment plan, choosing a combination of acupuncture points suitable to the individual’s needs. Your acupuncturist may also decide to include other techniques of Chinese medicine, such as cupping, moxibustion, massage, and dietary and life-style advice within the treatment if this would be appropriate. Our team also have a broad range of skills drawing on other therapies and may incorporate other techniques into their treatments.
Most people find the experience of receiving acupuncture to be both relaxing and invigorating, with very little discomfort involved at all. Acupuncture needles are quite different from needles used for blood tests or injections. They are very fine and are solid as opposed to being hollow. The feeling when a needle is inserted is often described as a slight tingling sensation or a dull ache.
Once the needles have been inserted they can be left for anything up to 30 minutes depending on the effect required. Many patients experience a state of deep relaxation during this part of the treatment.
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