Acupuncture Grays
KORU ACUPUNCTURE AT BODYWORKS
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a medicine system originating in China over 2000 years ago and uses fine needles inserted at specific points on the body. The theory behind Traditional Acupuncture is that it restores the free flow of energy (known as Qi) around the meridians of the body, to promote the body’s own healing response and restore physical, mental and emotional balance.
Western Medical understanding is that the insertion of fine needles stimulates the nerves in skin and muscle and cause neurochemical messenger molecules to be released. The biochemical changes that result from this influence the body’s homeostatic mechanisms to promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
Acupuncture can be used alongside Western Medicine and other therapies in the majority of cases. Whilst many people turn to acupuncture to help with a specific condition, others just use it to help restore feelings of balance and wellbeing. It can also be used preventatively as part of your healthcare routine.
It may not just be needles that are used during your treatment! Dependent on your needs, massage, Dry Cupping, Gua Sha and Earseeds may also be incorporated.
MEET SARAH
Sarah is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, belonging to an accredited register, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA). Whilst this means that GPs can refer their patients to her, most people self-refer.
Sarah is also an AXA Healthcare Registered Provider for Medical Acupuncture. Many other Private Healthcare providers already include cover for acupuncture from a British Acupuncture Council member in their policies.
She is a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, having completed Postgraduate level training and committed to ongoing study in the areas of Gynaecology and Fertility, with an emphasis on Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Conception.
If you have any questions about how acupuncture can help your physical, mental or hormonal wellbeing, please get in touch with us at either office@bodyworks-physio.co.uk or contact Sarah on 07462 583353 or sarah@koru-acupuncture.com
