In 2010, regulation of acupuncture will become statutory and anyone who wants to practice acupuncture will have to be a member of a professional body. It is important to check that your acupuncturist is fully training and is accredited with the relevant professional body and registered with a professional council, society, or association. Ask to see the acupuncturist’s certificate if you are not sure about his qualification.
Treatment cost
Treatment cost varies and depends on your condition, location etc. Generally, a first visit can cost from £30 - £50 with the following sessions slightly lower. Some acupuncturists offer free consultation and if you take a course treatment, e.g., 8 sessions, a further discount will be applied. So please check with your acupuncturist before you start your treatment.
What Acupuncture & Chinese medicine can help?
Acupuncture has proved to be an effective therapy for many problems, like shoulder pain, leg pain, and sciatica. The therapy is also becoming popular in treating infertility. Some patients also find that other therapy, especially Chinese herbal medicine, helps acne, psoriasis and other skin problems.
You may feel the benefits after your first treatment, and sometimes it seems that the problem disappears after two or three sessions of treatments. However, it is recommended to take a course treatment, at least six sessions. Your acupuncturist will advise you based on your progress.
Dermatological:acne, dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, alopecia, psoriasis, vitiligo, herpes, shingles, athlete’s foot and other fungal infections, mycosis, urticaria etc.
Muscular-skeletal & neurological: arthritis, back pain, frozen shoulder, lumbago, rheumatism, sciatica, sport injuries, sprains, stiff neck, stroke, tennis elbow, tendonitis, omalgia, neuralgia, hemiplegia etc.
Internal: asthma, migraine, headache, bronchitis, colitis, cold & flu, diabetes, haemorrhoids, heartburn, high blood pressure, IBS, indigestion, MS, constipation, diarrhea, ulcer, hypogly-caemia, gastritis, hiatus hernia, hypothyroidism etc.
Genito-urinary & reproductive: menopause, infertility, irregular periods, anaemia, miscarriage, endometriosis, discharges, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, vaginitis, PMT, impotence, premature ejaculation, low sperm count, prostate disease, low libido, M.S etc.
General problems & addictions: give up smoking, losing weight, ME, alcoholism, fatigue etc.