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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 poduce analgesia and a feeling of well-being.
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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 patients 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
treatments, especially those that are physically invasive.
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NHS positive evidence of effectiveness for the following
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Chronic back pain
Dental
pain
Headache
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Pain
and discomfort during oocyte retrieval (a procedure used during IVF)
Nausea and vomiting after an
operation
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Osteoarthritis
of the knee
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Addictions
Asthma
Chronic pain
Depression |
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Insomnia
Neck pain
Sciatica
Shoulder pain |
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Stroke
Tinnitus
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Practitioners |
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Rupert
Lander MBAcc
Lic Ac.
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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, Berks, where I graduated in
acupuncture in 2003. I have been practising
acupuncture in
London for five years, in Greenwich and Borough.
More recently I have
qualified in Chinese Herbal Medicine, which is a wonderful adjunct to
acupuncture.I
supervise students undergoing clinical training
in acupuncture. I am particularly interested in the clinical
application of the Chinese medical classical texts, which provide the
fundamental orientation of Chinese medicine practice.
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council, bound to abide by its
code of ethics and fully insured.
Clinically, I am interested
in large 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, Urogenital
Issues.
Rupert's web site
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First 75
minute session
Subsequent 60 minute sessions
Children:
First 45 minute session
Subsequent 30 minute
sessions
Combination therapy:
45 minutes Acupuncture & Herbal |
£55
£45
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£30
£55* |
Please enquire for concessionary rates.
*Price includes cost of
herbs |
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Andrew
Ogleby MBAcc |
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I am a fully qualified
and experienced acupuncturist and graduated from the School
of Five Element Acupuncture. I also studied at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture, the UK's leading school of Chinese medicine.
I
receive continuous professional development, including post-graduate
excellence training, and was one of the practitioners taking part
in the King's Funded
‘CACTUS’ study (Classical Acupuncture for Treating Unexplained
Symptoms) comprised of GP surgeries, researchers, statisticians, fellow
acupuncturists and patients throughout London.
The CACTUS
project ensures that the acupuncture treatment given to study patients
is clinically relevant and that the scientific standard of the research
conducted is high.
Read more about the CACTUS Study
I
am a keen martial artist, practicing both 'hard' and 'soft' styles. As
a result, I am also interested in helping both sportmen and others to
discover which forms of complementary exercise or other lifestyle
changes might be most beneficial for them.
Andrew's web site |
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First 90 minute session
Subsequent 60 minute sessions |
£60
£45 |
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First
five appointments for the price of four
£195 |
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Bernadette
Reed BA (Hons)
Lic.Ac.
DIPTCH.
Certificate of Professional Practice in Cranio-sacral Therapy.
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All
practitioner members of the British Acupuncture Council's register are
fully conversant with and must observe a Code of Practice containing
strict rules regarding hygienic procedures and sterilisation of
needles.
These
procedures have been approved by the Department
of Health.
Acupuncture carried out under the British Acupuncture
Council's Code of Practice is approved by the Blood Transfusion
Services of the UK for people who wish to donate blood.
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First
60 minute session
Subsequent 45 minute sessions
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£50
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Peter Salt-Berrymen
MBac.
Lic
Ac. |
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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;
treating infertility and I.V.F. Musculo-skeletal Problems; Tui Na
massage; treatment of sports injuries and I 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 patients.
Peter's web site
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First 90 minute session
Subsequent 60 minute sessions
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| Footnotes
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| [1] Prioreschi,
P (2004). |
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A history
of Medicine, Volume 2. Horatius Press. pp. 147–8.
ISBN 1888456019 |
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