What is Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine?

 

Acupuncture is a treatment devised by an Ancient Chinese Agricultural Society over 2,500

years ago. Diligently studying the body they developed their unique and very accurate

system of Medicine by observing an individual’s mind, body, spirit, emotions and the

world around them.

 

These Ancient Chinese believed that by these observations and the effect of their diagnosis

they were convinced that the body was capable of healing itself, once encouraged or

stimulated in the right way. They believed that the body's flow of energy, or Qi, needs

to be balanced in order to achieve good mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.

 

When Qi or energy is blocked, stagnation occurs and the channels of the body are weakened

or compromised. Inserting a needle unblocks stagnation, releasing a flow of Qi or energy,

the channels are then unblocked which promotes the smooth flow of Qi. 

 

Your First Visit 

 

Your first visit will involve a very detailed consultation which enables our acupuncturist to make a diagnosis based on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual state and may take up to 2 hours. 

 

Members of VHI, LAYA, Vivas and HSA can claim a refund from some of the cost of your acupuncture treatment. 

 

Get in touch with Sam on 085 178 8481, or by email at samanthamarie.parkes@gmail.com to book.

 

Benefits of Acupuncture:

 

• Stimulate the body to heal itself 

• Promote balance amongst the body's system 

• Promote the smooth flow of Qi 

• Unblock channels in the body 

• Relieve pain 

• Promote sleep 

• Promote a sense of well-being 

 

What Can Acupuncture Treat?

 

Acupuncture can be used to treat lots of different conditions including:

 

• Depression/Low Mood/Irritability 

• Emotional Distress 

• Stress Related Disorders 

• Anxiety/Panic Attacks 

• Allergies/Hay Fever/Allergic Rhinitis 

• Lower Back Pain 

• Neck/Shoulder Pain 

• Sciatica 

• Tennis Elbow 

• Knee Pain 

• Ankle Pain 

• Foot/Hand Pain 

• Sprains/Muscle Strains 

• Facial Pain/Dental Pain 

• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)

• Headaches/Migraines 

• Nausea/Vomiting 

• Sinusitis/Tonsillitis/Tinnitus 

• Respiratory Issues/Chest Infections/Ear Infections 

• Digestive Disorders/Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn’s Disease/Diverticulitis 

• Kidney Infections/Urinary Tract Infections 

• PMS 

• Menstrual Issues/Amenorrhea/Dysmenorrhea 

• Menopausal Side Effects 

• Fertility Issues Male/Female 

• Shingles 

• Post-operative Pain 

• Acne/Eczema/Psoriasis 

• Insomnia/Sleep Disorders

• Asthma 

• Sciatica 

• IBS