Treatment

During your first visit Clare will ask about your  main complaint and your general health and lifestyle. This involves asking questions about your symptoms and your medical history, as well as such things as your sleeping pattern, your appetite and digestion, and your emotional wellbeing. 

You might feel that some questions appear unrelated to your condition but the information you give helps Clare to form a more complete picture of your health.  As a result you may find that several things get better together alongside your main complaint.

Acupuncture is a gentle and effective treatment that focuses on helping the whole person, aiming to improve their overall health and well-being .

The needles are single use, sterile  and extremely fine - patients often feel nothing when the needle is  inserted. You can fit 15-20 acupuncture needles into a syringe  and so the feeling is nothing like having an injection or giving blood.  Patients often report this is the only time they can relax - they often fall asleep during treatment

The most commonly used points are on the lower leg and arm and Clare always explains where they will be placed before you have treatment.

To find out if acupuncture can help you call Clare on 07889 143899, email clare@claresmithacupuncture.com or fill in the contact form