Acupuncture is an holistic medicine and aims to discover the roots of any particular illness.

I will discuss the main problem in detail and then ask other relevant questions about aspects of your health to help build up a complete picture and to put your illness into holistic context. After the discussion I will take your pulse and examine your tongue. Taking the pulse is Chinese Medicine differs enormously from Western medicine as it is an important pillar of diagnosis which helps give information about the state of your Qi and the status quo of your internal organs. A physical examination will be performed for any muscular-skeletal problems and it is common practise to palpate along acupuncture channels for a wide range of ailments.

Each treatment is tailored according to the individual's presenting condition.

The initial consultation will last approximately one to one and a half hours.