Inividual diagnosis

Diagnosis is not generalised in Chinese medicine.Every individual patient will be thoroughly examined using the Chinese "triple pulse" technique to determine the body's functions and detect imbalance. The TCM Doctor will also check for other signs i.e. skin condition, eye clarity, strength of voice and they will then carefully listen to your symptoms and ask how you are feeling.

As the TCM Doctor builds on the picture of your health they will ask questions to help ascertain their diagnosis until they are sure of the source of the symptoms.

It is important to honestly answer questions about lifestyle and consumption of food and drink.Do not worry about being judged on anything. The TCM Doctor will not pass judgment. They simply need to understand your circumstances in order to effectively identify the source of the problem so they can help as quickly and directly as possibly.

If you are not completely satisfied with the accuracy of the diagnosis you are under no obligation to proceed any further.

Treating the cause..

Acupuncture will be used in the treatment of most illnesses.This is a process of inserting the needles carefully into different combinations  of acupoints to correct the imbalances within your organs.

The TCM Doctors are highly trained in insertion of the needles and the many differing combinations used to treat each individual case.

We in the West are less accustomed to this form of treatment but this is changing as more and more people experience its benefits.

After the needles are inserted in a virtually pain free porcedure, many patients will fall into a deep state of relaxation/sleep as the "Chi" energy is balanced within their system.

This is the beginning of the healing process. Most patients respond to this quickly and feel the benefits immediately.

Some illnesses require a course of treatment in order to be successfully treated.

If we have a physical condition relief is immediate, if we have an illness we will notice slight changes as a course is necessary to successfully treat it.

In the case of illnesses,herbal medicine will also be prescribed.This may be in the form of small pellet to be regularly taken as prescribed by the doctor.

It can also be take the form of a mixture of natural roots, bark, dried flowers etc. From these, tea is brewed and consumed daily according to individual requirements. 

For some conditions part of your session may incude "tuina therapy". This is Chinese medical massage.It is a highly corrective and curative hands on therapy to help resolve physical and inner "Chi" energy issues..

For other conditions"fire cupping"may be practised to enhance the treatment. This normally takes around fifteen minutes.

The essence of TCM is to treat stagnant blood and energy in the body and impact and stimulate the energy in our organs to create balance in the system.

Detoxifying and enhancing bodily functions will strengthen our immune system  allowing us to feel more relaxed and free to enjoy living with much better health.