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First Consultation

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At your initial consultation a thorough medical history will be taken so please bring any relevant medical imaging, previous test and lab results as well as the names of medications or supplements you are currently taking.
Details about your presenting health concern will be asked as well as other questions which may seem a little unusual to you but they are an important component in deriving a Chinese medicine diagnosis and formulating your individualised treatment regime. These questions will be relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of your presenting complaint and may be about your diet, bowel movements, urination, appetite, sleep, emotional wellbeing, sexual function, lifestyle, and for females’ menstrual cycle.
As part of the physical examination your tongue will be looked at and the pulse in your wrist palpated. Your abdomen may also be palpated during this process. These components are all important in coming to your diagnosis.
During your consultation please ask as many questions as you wish and we shall attempt to answer them in a way that makes sense to you.
Depending on your presenting health concern your treatment plan may involve any of the services provided so please feel free to explore these before your consultation.
On the day of your consultation please:
- - Do not brush your tongue.
  - Eat something an hour or so before your appointment.
  - Drink adequate water before and after your treatment.
  - If you are going to consume caffeine or high sugar foods do so at least 2 hours before treatment.
  - Refrain from drinking alcohol prior to your treatment.

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What can Acupuncture treat?

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Acupuncture is known to treat a wide range of disorders including:

Pain: Acupuncture is very effective in treating all types of acute and chronic pain including:
- - - - Joint and muscle pain
      - Sciatica
      - Abdominal pain
      - Headaches
      - Period pain
Women’s Health Concerns (Gynaecological and obstetric conditions) including:
- - - - Premenstrual syndrome
      - Painful, heavy or irregular menstruation
      - Fertility concerns
      - Morning sickness
      - Peri-natal mood disorders
      - Breach presentation
      - Absence of menstruation
      - Abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge
      - Hormonal disturbances
      - Menopausal symptoms
Musculoskeletal conditions including:
- - - - Plantar fasciitis
      - Osteoarthritis
      - Back pain and sciatica
      - Neck and shoulder pain
      - Rheumatoid arthritis
      - Tenosynovitis
      - Frozen shoulder
Sporting injuries including:
- - - - Sprains, strains and tears
      - Cartilage problems
      - Corks
      - Bruising
Stress and psychological conditions including:
- - - - Anxiety
      - Depression
      - Emotional disturbances
      - Premenstrual Syndrome
      - Nervousness
Male and Female Fertility Problems including:
- - - - Pre-conception support
      - IVF support
      - Miscarriage
      - Low sexual drive
      - Sexual dysfunction
Neurological conditions including:
- - - - Headaches and migraines
      - Peripheral neuropathy
      - Stroke sequelae
      - Trigeminal neuralgia
      - Post-polio syndrome
      - Dizziness
      - Meniere's disease
      - Multiple Sclerosis
Impaired immune system and autoimmune disease symptoms
Cardiovascular conditions including:
- - - - High or low blood pressure
      - Fluid retention
      - Chest pain
      - Angina pectoris
      - Poor circulation
      - Cold hands and feet (including Raynauds phenomena)
      - Muscle cramps
Respiratory conditions including:
- - - - The common cold
      - Influenza
      - Hay fever
      - Chronic cough
      - Sore throat
      - Rhinitis
      - Tonsillitis
      - Sinusitis
      - Bronchial asthma
      - Bronchitis
Digestive system conditions including:
- - - - Nausea and vomiting (Including morning sickness)
      - Bloating
      - Constipation
      - Diarrhoea
      - Haemorrhoids
      - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
      - Crohn’s Disease
      - Reflux/heartburn
Sleep problems including:
- - - - Insomnia
      - Hyper-somnolence
      - Night terrors
      - Restless leg syndrome
Urogenital disorders including:
- - - - Urinary tract infection
      - Prostatitis
      - Low sexual drive
      - Urinary retention
      - Kidney disorders
      - Nocturnal enuresis
      - Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Addictions such as smoking
Skin conditions and scarring including:
- - - - Scar tissue and adhesions
      - Eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
      - Herpes zoster
      - Acne
Chemotherapy side-effects

For further information on conditions treatable with acupuncture please refer to the World Health Organisation research document. (http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Js4926e/5.html )

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