Accupuncture is one of the major componants of Chinese medicine, along with moxibustion, herbs, massage and other therapies.  It has been successfully used in treating various conditions for two thousand years.

 

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, and is a natural form of healing which enables the body, mind and spirit to heal itself as far as nature will allow.

 

As well as dealing with a client’s condition by restoring the overall balance of their natural energy, traditional acupuncture helps the person feel better in a general way, promoting an improved quality of life.

 

Acupuncture treatment is often based on a detailed and extensive diagnosis of a clients individual need and no two patients are ever treated identically, even though from a western perspective they may have the same symptoms.  Therefore it is rare that there is a formula treatment that is utilised safely and effectively for everyone.

 

There are a few exceptions, and the ear formula treatment is one of them.  There should always be a ‘rationale’ for treatment, and in this case the treatment is designed to work for clients with a history of substance misuse, regardless of the substance present.

Auricular Accupuncture

Benefits Of Accupuncture

 

·                 Clients can experience internal relief without external factors

·                 Greatly reduced stress

·                 Reduction in withdrawal symptoms

·                 Decrease in anxiety

·                 A calming effect

·                 Relaxaction

·                 Less hostility

·                 More positive social interaction

·                 Improved stability

·                 Increased chance of abstinence as part of a structured programme of treatment

 

Entry Criteria

 

·                 Clients should be clear headed

·                 Clients should be willing to take part

·                 Clients will be required to fill out a permission for treatment form before first treatment.