Treatment
Pain Management
Headache, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, sciatica, sacroiliitis, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, sport injury, numbness.
Women’s health
Pre-menstrual syndrome, period pain, irregular period, amenorrhea, menopause, fertility & IVF support, pregnancy support, postpartum care.
Emotion & Wellness
Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, fatigue, acid reflux, stomachache, diarrhoea, constipation, palpitation, hypertension, dizziness, tinnitus.
What should I expect?
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Your first session will take about 70 minutes. During the session, your main complaint, general health, medical history will be assessed, and your tongue and pulse will be checked. Physical examinations can be involved as well. All the above is to help me to map your health as a whole in order to get down to the root cause of your main complaint and develop the most effective way to help you.
Once there is enough information to make a diagnosis, you will be asked to lie down and expose the parts of the body where the selected acu-points are. After the needles are in, simply relax and sink into the treatment - it is a good chance to bring the focus to the present and recentre yourself.
Apart from the needling, other auxiliary techniques such as Moxa, Guasha, heat lamp, or electro-acupuncture may also be used when applicable. The treatment plan will be communicated with you beforehand.
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Loose fitting clothes
It is best to wear loose fitting clothes with which your forearms and legs can be easily accessed (e.g. camisoles & shorts). This can reduce the need to undress.
No empty stomach and no alcohol
Having a light meal a few hours prior to the appointment is ideal (but no alcohol). Acupuncture is an energy work and you might feel faint if receiving the treatment with an empty stomach.
Tongue coat
Tongue coat is an important clue for Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis. Please do not take any food/ drink that can change the colour of your tongue and do not scrape it from at least 3 days ahead of the appointment.
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It is advisable to drink plenty of water, refrain from vigorous exercise, and have proper rest after the treatment. Please avoid alcohol intake on the same day of your treatment as it can negate the effect of acupuncture. It is ideal to keep the treated body area covered especially after Guasha treatment. If you can, avoid having showers within 4 hours after the treatment.
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Acupuncture relies on the cumulative effect. The required number of sessions depends on many factors including how acute or chronic it is, how your general health is, your commitment to the lifestyle change (Yangsheng), and the frequency of sessions etc. A course of treatment generally consists of 4-6 sessions. After the initial course, maintenance sessions may be recommended for some conditions.
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Possibly. Please check with your provider as individual schemes have different terms and conditions. Click here to see the list of private health insurers that cover acupuncture treatment.
