In good health, our energy (‘qi’) flows smoothly around our body. This flow of qi can be disturbed by a number of factors, including stress or grief, injury, poor diet or lifestyle, hereditary factors, infections or weather conditions. When our qi becomes unbalanced or blocked, illness may result. For example, grief from a bereavement or prolonged stress can lead to exhaustion; some arthritis sufferers report that their symptoms are worse in damp or cold weather.

The aim of acupuncture is to restore the harmonious flow of qi and blood in our bodies and our natural balance. In so doing, acupuncture addresses the cause (root) of our condition, as well as the symptoms, leading to longer term resolution of problems. Acupuncture works at all levels of our being, harmonising body, mind and spirit. It works to restore our overall wellbeing. Many patients treated for physical problems, such as shoulder pain, report feeling energised and more relaxed following  acupuncture  treatment.  Patients treated for emotional difficulties often report an improvement in their physical symptoms.