Acupuncture is a coherent system of medicine that developed in China over the last 5000 years. Clinical experiences have been handed down through the generations to form what is practised today - an integration of traditional principles with modern knowledge.

For whatever reason acupuncture treatment is sought, people often report general effects. These include: coping better with stressful situations, feeling better in ourselves, having more energy, greater clarity of thought, sleeping better and having improved digestion. "I just feel lighter" is a phrase we hear often.

Treatment is focused on the whole person - not just the disease or discomfort - and so acupuncture can also benefit those who don't have a labelled condition, but still feel unwell or just not quite right, physically or emotionally. A great range of issues can be addressed at a time, with the relationship between them being a central part of treatment.

In Chinese medicine, there is a wealth of knowledge accumulated over thousands of years, including dietary advice and lifestyle insights that can improve the quality of our health.

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