Acupuncture can help everybody, there is no age limit; even young children may be treated with use of acupressure (stimulation of Acupuncture points without needles). Acupuncture can be very supportive during pregnancy therefore it is important to inform your practitioner if you are or could be pregnant.
Patients can feel assured that their safety is always put first. All Unity Clinic practitioners are registered with the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) which guarantees that extensive training has been undertaken for a minimum of three years, and members are bound by their code of ethics with regard to professional safe practice.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a system of healing within Chinese Medicine, practiced in the East for thousands of years. It aims to treat the whole person by working with life-energy Qi (chee) to correct ill health and maintain natural equilibrium within.
According to the Ancient Chinese, the human body is connected by 12 main and 8 secondary pathways, called meridians. These meridians conduct energy, or Qi, between the surface of the body and the internal organs. Qi regulates spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health, and is influenced by the opposing forces of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are balanced and working together there is a natural flow of Qi bringing harmony to the whole being.
Fine needles are inserted into selected points along the body which activates its own healing process, dispersing blockages or accessing reservoirs to replenish exhausted energy, helping to treat and prevent disease. NB: Unity Clinic only uses single use disposable needles. Anyone treated by a member of the BAcC will still be eligible to donate blood through the National Blood Service and a certificate can be provided.
Some Of The Benefits
While Acupuncture's major benefit is the treatment and prevention of disease, there are many others including:
- Safely used alongside conventional medicine.
- Addresses the cause of the problem.
- Improves energy levels and increases vitality.
- Promotes relaxation and improves sleep.
- Reduces levels of stress.
- Regulates emotional and spiritual well-being.
What can Acupuncture Treat?
What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Although Acupuncture can treat any disharmony by stimulating and enhancing the body's natural healing mechanisms, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has evidence to support that Acupuncture can successfully treat the following conditions (Chronicle, no. 34 ,1980).
High Blood Pressure, Angina Pectoris, Palpitations, Circulatory problems, Raynaudâ€™s disease.
Ear, Nose and Throat
Common Cold, Influenza, Tinnitus, Nerve Deafness, Meniere's disease, Eye problems, Sinusitis.
Hyperacidity, Nausea, Ulcers, Colitis, Constipation, Spastic Colon, Diarrhoea and Haemorrhoids.
Gynaecological and Urogenital
Cystitis, Prostatitis, Menstrual Disorders including P.M.T., Infertility.
Obesity, Smoking, Addictions, Allergies such as Hayfever.
Arthritis (All types), Tendonitis, Bursitis, Low Back pain and stiffness, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, Most sports injuries.
Headaches (Migraine and Tension types), Tic, Tremors, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell's Palsy, Shingles, Sciatica, Post-Stroke Syndrome, General Neuralgias and Numbness.
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and Nervous Tension.
Asthma, Pleurisy, Bronchitis and Emphysema.
Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is one of the most sophisticated herbal medicine systems in the world. Although CHM is relatively unknown in the West, compared to acupuncture, it is, in fact, regarded as the main part of the Chinese medicine and practised extensively in clinics and hospitals throughout China and Korea, alongside Western medicine.
Like acupuncture, CHM assesses and treats each person as a unique individual rather than being based entirely on a disease or its symptoms. Healing with CHM is based on the restoration of harmony and balance within the body.
Osteopathy is a form of drug-free non-invasive manual medicine. It focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculo-skeletal framework which includes the joints, muscles and the spine. Osteopathy also positively affects the the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems which supports the musculo-skeletal framework.
Osteopathy is often more successful at treating muscular skeletal disorders than traditional approaches. If you have pain that other areas have been unsuccessful at relieving, a trip to us would be beneficial. Osteopaths do not simply concentrate on treating the problem area, but use manual techniques to balance the all the systems of the body, to provide overall good health and well-being.
Treatment involves various manual therapy techniques such as a soft tissue massage, stretching, articulation and manipulation. We also use more specialist techniques such as cranial osteopathy and the classical osteopathic approach to treatment.
Nutritional Therapists do not claim to ‘diagnose’ or ‘treat’ disease or illness. However, we can closely guide you towards optimising your health in a whole host of areas.
In today's modern world we could be constantly exposed to a cocktail of hormone disruptors, and our bodies, which are very sensitive to these pollutants, may decide to shut down. Everyone is different – and during a nutritional therapy session we investigate the many possible reasons for any symptoms you're currently experiencing and come up with an individualised plan tailor made to you.
Massage is more than just about 'me time.' It is of course relaxing, calming and can be a great antidote for the busy world we live in. But we also believe that it has healing abilities. Here are just some of the benefits:
- Reduction in stress
- Improves circulation
- Improves posture
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves rehabilitation after injury
Deep tissue massage
Using a a deeper pressure, this massage alleviates tension, releases muscular knots and combats pain. Focusing on trigger points and where chronic patterns of tension have built up.
This is great for sports enthusiasts or those who like a deeper massage.
Hot stone massage
This is a complete body, mind and soul treatment. Heated basalt stones give a deep massage which is very relaxing and extremely effective at relieving knots.
It can help with rheumatic problems, fatigue and stress and includes a tailored blend of essential oils.
Clinical Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective therapy that has helped many people to overcome all sorts of ailments, physical and psychological issues that they may have struggled with for some time.
It differs from other therapies because it opens the door to your unconscious mind. With the help of your Hypnotherapist to guide you, you can reprogram parts of your mind that are resisting change.