Greenwich Natural Health Centre: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture - what is it? Acupuncture, developed over two thousand years, forms part of what is known as 'traditional medicine' in China, Japan and other Eastern countries. The earliest records of Acupuncture date back over two thousand years and today there are over three million practitioners worldwide. The earliest written record of acupuncture is the Chinese text Shiji (史記, English: Records of the Grand Historian) with elaboration of its history in the second century BCE medical text Huangdi Neijing (黃帝內經, English: Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon).[1] Different variations of acupuncture are practiced and taught throughout the world. The practice of Acupuncture is thought to have begun with the discovery that the stimulation of specific areas on the skin appears to affect the functioning of certain organs of the body. How does it work? Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body depending on the diagnosis. The points follow specific paths along the body and are believed to have therapeutic effects. In Western terms, it is thought that it works by stimulating the nervous system in such a way that the body's natural chemicals, such as endorphins, are released into the body. Endorphins resemble the opiate class of chemicals in their ability to produce analgesia and a feeling of well-being.

What to expect During your appointment the acupuncturist will enquire about your general health, your symptoms, your diet, quality of your bowel movements and sleep patterns. The acupuncturist may check your pulse and also press gently on various acupuncture points around the body to check for tenderness and pain. The sterile needles your acupuncturist uses are not like syringe needles. They are much thinner and can range in width and length dependent on where they are to be inserted in the body. The needles will be inserted by hand (sometimes through a guide tube) in various parts of the body such as the wrists, hands, feet, abdomen and back. You may feel a mild sensation when the needles are inserted but it should not be painful. Many clients find the sensation extremely relaxing. As with all complementary therapies, we recommend you seek the advice of your GP or regular medical practitioner before committing yourself to significant therapies, especially those that are physically invasive.

NHS positive evidence of effectiveness for the following conditions:


Chronic back pain Dental pain Headache	Pain and discomfort during oocyte retrieval (a procedure used during IVF) Nausea and vomiting after an operation	Osteoarthritis of the knee

Acupuncture may help with:

Addictions Chronic pain relief Depression	Insomnia Neck pain Sciatica	Shoulder pain Tinnitus

Practitioners

Ross Campbell BSc(Hons) MBAcC		I graduated in 2000 from the University of Westminster with a BSc Honours degree in acupuncture. In the past I have practised at the Liverpool Acupuncture Centre, the Acuario hospital in Spain, the London Clinic, Devonshire Place and Kai Clinic, London. My practice focuses on pain conditions, including sports injuries, neck pain and back pain. I practise in a GP centre in north London and at The Greenwich Natural Health Centre. I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and abide by its standards of practice and ethics. Link to Ross's web site

Price list:
Adult first 75 minute session Adult subsequent 45 minute sessions Child first 45 minute session Child subsequent 30 minute sessions	£60 £45 £40 £30	First appointments are half price shown until end of February



Rupert Lander MBAcc LicAc MBAcC LicOHM MRCHM		I practice Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Traditional Thai Massage in Oxford and The Greenwich Natural Health Centre in London. I began my studies in Oriental Medicine in 1993 at the London College of Oriental Massage. I went on to train in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin, Texas and at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, Berkshire where I graduated in acupuncture in 2003. In 2008, I completed a two year training course in Chinese Herbal Medicine at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and am now a lecturer and supervisor for students of acupuncture. I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council, bound to abide by its code of ethics and am fully insured. Clinically, I am interested in wide range of conditions, including: Allergies and Hay Fever, Arthritis and Pain, Digestive and Bowel Disorders, Fertility issues, Headaches, Insomnia and Stress, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Tiredness and Chronic Fatigue and Urogenital Issues. Rupert's web site

Price list:
First 75 minute session Subsequent 45 minute sessions Children: First 45 minute session Subsequent 30 minute sessions Combination therapy: 45 minutes Acupuncture & Herbal	£55 £45 £40 £30 £55*	Please enquire for concessionary rates. *Price includes cost of herbs



Peter Salt-Berrymen MBAcc. Lic Ac.		Between 1988 and 1993 I studied Reflexology, Tui Na, Shiatsu and Massage. In 1993 I started an Acupuncture course with the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine and graduated in 1996, gaining the qualification, Licentiate in Acupuncture (LIC Ac.), and became a member of the Acupuncture Council at that time. I have taken postgraduate courses in Patent Herbal Medicine (ready made pills not raw herbs); Advanced Needle Techniques; Point Location; infertility and I.V.F. Musculo-skeletal Problems; Tui Na massage; therapy for sports injuries and am a practical skills tutor at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine. I use all of my disciplines in my practice to achieve the best results for my clients. Peter's web site

Price list:
First 75 minute session Subsequent 45 minute sessions	£55 £45

Footnotes and references

[1] Prioreschi, P (2004).		A history of Medicine, Volume 2. Horatius Press. pp. 147–8. ISBN 1888456019

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