Acupuncture is part of the traditional medicine of China.

Central to Chinese medicine is the concept of qi (pronounced ‘chee’). Qi is the life force or energy which flows
throughout your body. Acupuncture can correct the flow of qi, and stimulate the body’s own healing response,
by inserting needles into specific points on the body which have powerful therapeutic effects.

At your first consultation your acupuncturist will ask you detailed questions about your condition, your bodily functions
and your lifestyle. He will feel the pulse at your wrist and examine your tongue. The first consultation will last approximately one and a quarter hours; subsequent treatments will take between 30 and 45 minutes.
All treatments include a period of rest.

Very fine sterile, disposable stainless steel needles are used and the process should be almost painless, though
you may feel a slight pin-prick and some sensation of dullness or heaviness around the area needled.

Before your treatment you should avoid alcohol and coffee; also foods or drink which colour your tongue.
Try not to have a large meal within the hour before your treatment, though you should also avoid coming on an empty stomach. Please wear loose clothing for your appointment. You may find it easier to wear separates.

After your treatment you may find you feel particularly calm and perhaps a little light-headed. It is best to avoid
planning anything too strenuous for the next couple of hours.

Acupuncture can help a wide variety of conditions including:

• many painful conditions, including arthritis, rheumatism, back pain, dental pain and repetitive strain injury;
• headaches and migraines;
• coughs, colds, influenza, bronchitis and asthma;
• insomnia, depression and anxiety;
• menstrual and menopausal problems including infertility;
• digestive problems, including constipation and diarrhoea;
• hay fever and other allergies;
• skin complaints, such as acne and eczema;
• low energy, including post-viral fatigue syndrome.

Acupuncture can also be used to help to prevent illness reoccurring and promote good health.

Diet, exercise therapy and life-style advice usually form part of the treatment. Both adults and children can
benefit from acupuncture treatment.

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Practitioner details:

Geoff Wadlow has been practising Chinese medicine since 1981, having trained in the UK at the International
College of Oriental Medicine and in China at the Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He selectively usesChinese herbs and therapeutic exercise (qigong) as part of the treatment.

Geoff Wadlow is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, which regulates the profession and ensures
the highest standards in both practice and ethics.

He has wide experience in treating most of the conditions mentioned above. He has a special interest in the full
range of women’s health issues, including menstrual and menopausal problems and fertility difficulties.

www.acupuncturedorset.co.uk

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