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Acupuncture points are located along meridians (channels), which link different parts of the body together.  Along these channels, acupuncture points are the sites through which the Qi (energy) of the organs and meridians is transported to the body surface, and it is believed that disease can be treated when the affected organs or meridians are cleared. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into these points to remove blockages and enable a freer flow of Qi (energy). The insertion of these needles prompts certain reactions in the body according to the individual diagnosis for each patient. 

The focus of an acupuncture treatment is to treat holistically, looking at the patient as a whole, not as a list of disconnected conditions. This is an important part of what separates conventional medicine apart from acupuncture. Acupuncture is a healthcare system that treats acute and chronic conditions as well as working to prevent illness.

● Anxiety 
● Asthma 
● Arthritis 
● Back Pain 
● Bells Palsy 
● Chronic Fatigue 
● Chronic pain 
● Colitis 
● Crohns
● Cystitis 

● Depression 
● Digestive disorders 
● Endometriosis 
● Fibromyalgia 
● Frozen shoulder 
● Hayfever 
● Headache 
● Infertility, IVF & ART
● Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 

● Insomnia 
● Menopausal symptoms 
● Migraines 
● Nausea 
● Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 
● Sciatica 
● Sports injuries 
● Stress 

The Science
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It has been found that in addition to removing energy blockages and increasing blood circulation through the tissues, acupuncture also affects the nerves, whereby the peripheral nerves are stimulated, triggering a cascade that causes changes in the brain and internal organs. As such, it initiates responses to affect the neurological, endocrine and immunological systems. Research has found that acupuncture stimulates the release of painkilling neuropeptides and natural endorphins, providing a natural alternative to pain relief and reducing inflammation. It has also been shown that a great majority of acupuncture points are located above aggregations of connective tissue. Local collagen fibres are stimulated by the acupuncture needle, and this triggers a wide range of intracellular responses, which helps to explain the complex action of acupuncture on the body.