Acupuncture Treatments at Appleton Clinic, Monmouthshire

Treatments

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Model of a skull showing traditional Chines Medicine points

Historically it is one of the most tried and tested forms of medicine in the world. It uses a combination of acupuncture, massage and herbs. In more modern times dietry changes with or without supplements may be added to the treatment - many of these ideas have been founded on modern research.

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Manipulation

Now part of mainstream medical practice it is used for general medical conditions as well as orthopaedic conditions such as backache, joint pain, ligament or joint injury occurring after stress, trauma or sports injury.

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Cranio-sacral Therapy

Many conditions can be traced back to birth trauma which have gone undetected. Some of these appear as colic in childhood to epilepsy and hyperactivity and feeding problems. However, trauma in adults can often be treated using this very gentle form of therapy.

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NEWS

COVID NOTICE: We are following all the current Government Covid regulations that apply to our practice.
Patients MUST supply (in advance) evidence of having received both vaccine doses (photographic evidence can be emailed to us). Patients need to bring their own PPE. Please reschedule your appointment by telephone if you have any suspected Covid symptons.

A recent fusion between Western Physiology /Medicine and Chinese Medicine has produced some remarkable successes in the Acupuncture treatment of very many and various conditions, which are generally described as purely neurological. It is the intention of this practice to fully embrace these ideas .

What to expect

Treatments always begin with a diagnosis - this may involve pulse and history taking.
Treatment is aimed at restoring the correct energy imbalance.
Treatment can involve massage and manipulation, acupuncture, diet and herbal therapy.
Lifestyle changes are often beneficial.
Treatments may be weekly to begin with, then reduced as there is improvement.
You may prefer to talk to your doctor before treatment but you are not obliged to.
We use the Department of Health's recommendations for sterilization and safety.
All members of the British Acupuncture Council have also passed examinations in western medical sciences.
All members are bound by the society's code of ethics and have Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.

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Prices

Treatments can last up to an hour and possibly more the first time as this includes a diagnosis.

INITIAL TREATMENT - £60
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENTS - £55

CHILD (UNDER 16) INITIAL TREATMENT - £40
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENTS - £35

Payment may be made by card, cash or cheque at the time of consultation.

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