Acupuncture is a form of healthcare that originated in ancient China some 2,500 years ago, which is now widely practiced across the world. The focus is on the whole individual rather than on a single ailment, since the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of a person are understood to be interconnected. It is a holistic form of treatment and may also include using techniques such as moxibustion
, cupping, and electro acupuncture, but treatment predominantly involves the insertion of fine, single-use, disposable needles under the skin. Before any course of acupuncture your practitioner will conduct a full medical history. In addition to this, they may use other Traditional Chinese diagnostic techniques such as taking your pulse and looking at your tongue. This provides your practitioner with the information they need to create an effective treatment plan that is tailored just for you, with the aim of improving mind, body and spirit.
