Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine FAQs Please take a moment to look at some of our frequently asked questions by our customers.
What happens when I book a treatment? A full diagnosis is essential before any treatment can be formulated. You will be asked to provide full details of your symptoms and your previous medical history. on arrival your pulses will be taken and your tongue will be examined (tongue diagnosis is very informative). Sue will then discuss your condition in detail and explain the treatment she recommends. In Traditional Chinese medicine the acupuncture points are often remote from the organs being treated. The initial diagnosis and first treatment usually takes around 45 - 60 minutes, and subsequent treatments are about 40 - 45 minutes. Sue often integrates acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal formula, which can be a powerful combination.
Why should I choose a practitioner who is a Member of the British Acupuncture Council? Being a member of the BAcC requires the practitioner is to have appropriate training to a high level, abide by the Council's Code of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct and to comply with health and safety requirements. Membership means the practitioner also has full Professional Indemnity insurance.
For more information visit http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/ .
What is the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine? The RCHM was set up in 1987 to regulate the Practice of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the UK and has now over 450 members. All members must have a degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine, or a qualification equivalent to a degree. In addition members adhere to a Code of Ethics and must have full professional insurance.
For more information visit http://www.rchm.co.uk/ .
How many treatments will I need? The amount of Treatments is depending on the underlying condition and on how long the patient has been suffering for. It is very rare for you to not feel some improvement after the first couple of treatment sessions, and with many conditions there can be an immediate perceived benefit.
Does it hurt? It is very rare that a patients is to complain. When a needle is inserted in to the skin there is normally a sensation which most patients find quite pleasant. It is common to feel the "Qi" or energy flows in organs remote from the acupuncture points.
Can I be infected. Each patient has new sterilised very fine needles which are used only the once and then disposed of correctly. The skin at the needle entry site is wiped with a sterile swab before the needles are inserted.