At Acupuncture Coulsdon, I practice Traditional Acupuncture. It is an ancient healing system originating in China over 2000 years ago. The discovery was that stimulating specific areas of the skin affected certain organ functions. The connection and understanding between skin and organs evolved into a healing system. Over time, more sensitive stimulation methods provided further benefits. Using extremely fine stainless steel needles, a hair’s width in diameter, stimulates the body’s energy pathways.

The flow of energy helps regulate and balance a person’s qi. Furthermore, the needles release blockages, stimulating the flow of energy and helping to regulate and balance a person’s qi. Moxibustion is the application of heat to acupuncture points using a herb called Mugwort (Artemisia). It enhances the overall therapeutic effect when used in conjunction with needles.

Acupuncture Coulsdon – Ancient Healing in a Modern World

This healing system focuses on the whole person, not just the symptoms. It begins with a diagnosis of the individual’s energy imbalance.  With traditional acupuncture, no mind-body split exists.  Therefore, life’s physical, emotional, and mental aspects remain interdependent. The distribution of a person’s energy occurs through twelve energy pathways. Each pathway links to a major organ.

Various patterns of energy imbalance, called syndromes, occur. Moreover, each organ has an associated pulse, located on the radial artery. These inform the practitioner about the energy of that organ.  The tongue also plays a role in diagnosis. The practitioner will select points on the pathways based on the diagnosis. The treatment aims to restore the overall energy balance. This improves both the person’s specific condition and their general well-being. This is a distinctly different technique from dry needling. This trend has gained popularity in recent years. Primarily, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths use trigger points and dry Needling to treat muscle pain.

Traditional acupuncture is highly effective at treating many health conditions {see page above).

Finally, HB Acupuncture Coulsdon provides treatment in a confidential, caring, and relaxing environment. Founder and practitioner Heidi Bader has over 24 years of experience. You can schedule a 10-minute complimentary consultation by calling 07733 367 989. Alternatively, please leave a message via the Contact us page.