Covid 19
Following instruction by the British Acupuncture Council, I stopped practising on 23rd March, but we were able to start careful practice again at the beginning of July. Following NHS guidelines we take all necessary precautions for our patients to feel safe to come for acupuncture treatment.
As part of a phased semi-retirement, I regret I will no longer be taking new patients. If you are a past patient and wish to contact me, the contact form on this website appears to be unreliable, so please feel free to email me at lalukehurst@gmail.com.
What is acupuncture?
Many people are familiar with the basic idea of acupuncture. You may know that it originated in China over 2000 years ago. It has been used continuously throughout the Far East during that time, and has made its way around the world in more modern times. It has been extensively researched all over the world.
You may also know that acupuncture treatment involves the use of very fine needles inserted into acupuncture points, in order to improve the flow and balance of a person’s energy, and therefore to improve their health and well-being. Sometimes an additional technique known as moxa is used, which involves burning a small amount of a herb on the points, which helps to warm energy where appropriate. The word ‘holistic’ is used to describe the use of Traditional Acupuncture, because we look at the state of health and energy of the whole person, and treat that, and not just their symptoms.
What can acupuncture treat?
What you may not realise, is the wide range of conditions which can be treated. Countless numbers of people around the world have used acupuncture for pain relief, but for almost any condition of acute or chronic ill-health, acupuncture is worth considering. Currently (in common with all advertisers) we are prohibited by the Committee of Advertising Practice from making any claims about specific conditions, other than a very limited list including migraine headaches, dental pain, temporary relief of pain from osteoarthritis of the knee, nausea and vomiting. We also encourage you to see a suitably qualified health professional for your complaint. However, among the complaints I have been consulted about during my career are included chronic fatigue, fertility issues, skin conditions, depression and anxiety, menopausal symptoms, pains of every part of the body, sleep problems, and many other conditions.
Is acupuncture painful?
You may wonder if having acupuncture is like having a lot of injections. Acupuncture needles are very much finer than a hypodermic needle, more like a hair, and not hollow. You would rarely feel the needle going into the skin, but you will probably feel a momentary sensation as the needle contacts the energy in the point – it may be a twinge, a feeling of pressure, or a small sting. The strength of the sensation varies between different people, but in any case lasts only for a moment. While you are lying with needles in you, you will feel very relaxed and comfortable. For anyone who is very interested in having acupuncture, but nervous about beginning, it is possible to use breathing and relaxation techniques to keep the experience a pleasant one. My needles are single-use (disposable) pre-sterilised.
Following instruction by the British Acupuncture Council, I stopped practising on 23rd March, but we were able to start careful practice again at the beginning of July. Following NHS guidelines we take all necessary precautions for our patients to feel safe to come for acupuncture treatment.
As part of a phased semi-retirement, I regret I will no longer be taking new patients. If you are a past patient and wish to contact me, the contact form on this website appears to be unreliable, so please feel free to email me at lalukehurst@gmail.com.
What is acupuncture?
Many people are familiar with the basic idea of acupuncture. You may know that it originated in China over 2000 years ago. It has been used continuously throughout the Far East during that time, and has made its way around the world in more modern times. It has been extensively researched all over the world.
You may also know that acupuncture treatment involves the use of very fine needles inserted into acupuncture points, in order to improve the flow and balance of a person’s energy, and therefore to improve their health and well-being. Sometimes an additional technique known as moxa is used, which involves burning a small amount of a herb on the points, which helps to warm energy where appropriate. The word ‘holistic’ is used to describe the use of Traditional Acupuncture, because we look at the state of health and energy of the whole person, and treat that, and not just their symptoms.
What can acupuncture treat?
What you may not realise, is the wide range of conditions which can be treated. Countless numbers of people around the world have used acupuncture for pain relief, but for almost any condition of acute or chronic ill-health, acupuncture is worth considering. Currently (in common with all advertisers) we are prohibited by the Committee of Advertising Practice from making any claims about specific conditions, other than a very limited list including migraine headaches, dental pain, temporary relief of pain from osteoarthritis of the knee, nausea and vomiting. We also encourage you to see a suitably qualified health professional for your complaint. However, among the complaints I have been consulted about during my career are included chronic fatigue, fertility issues, skin conditions, depression and anxiety, menopausal symptoms, pains of every part of the body, sleep problems, and many other conditions.
Is acupuncture painful?
You may wonder if having acupuncture is like having a lot of injections. Acupuncture needles are very much finer than a hypodermic needle, more like a hair, and not hollow. You would rarely feel the needle going into the skin, but you will probably feel a momentary sensation as the needle contacts the energy in the point – it may be a twinge, a feeling of pressure, or a small sting. The strength of the sensation varies between different people, but in any case lasts only for a moment. While you are lying with needles in you, you will feel very relaxed and comfortable. For anyone who is very interested in having acupuncture, but nervous about beginning, it is possible to use breathing and relaxation techniques to keep the experience a pleasant one. My needles are single-use (disposable) pre-sterilised.
