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London Acupuncturists Treat a Wide Range of Conditons at their Acupuncture ClinicConditions treated include acupuncture for acne, psoriasis, allergies, infertility and other fertility problems, weight loss, back pain, depression, high blood pressure, hypothyroid, insomnia, depression, anxiety and much else. Please speak to the acupuncture practitioners concerned or the clinic practice manager to see if acupuncture can help your condition. Gillian Price - London N1, N4, N16
Richard Steven - London N1, N16
Gillian Price BSc DipAc LicOHM MBAcC MRCHM
Shine Holistic London Acupuncture Clinic
52 Stoke Newington Church StreetLondon N16 0NB
Tel: 020 7241 5033Email: gillian_price@yahoo.com
Website: www.gillianprice.com
Traditional Chinese AcupunctureAcupuncture is part of the traditional medicine of China and has been used for over 4000 years. It has become very popular in the UK in recent years with increasing recognition that it:
* can bring relief from a wide range of health complaints
* addresses the root cause of the problem, treating the whole person and not just the health symptoms
* has few side effects. In fact people usually report a greater sense of well being
Who Comes For Acupuncture Treatment?People come from all sections of society. Often they have been recommended by friends, family, colleagues and GP’s. Some come with serious health problems, others simply because they don’t feel right and are looking for a drug free person-centred approach.What Happens During Acupuncture Treatment?The initial session last for 1¼ hours. You will be asked about your health, lifestyle, diet, moods etc and will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss whatever you think relevant. This will be followed by a treatment. This usually consists of fine needles being gently placed along energy channels of the body.Other techniques may also be used such as:Moxabustion – warming using mugwort herb – a very pleasant, relaxing experienceElectro-acupuncture – using a small device similar to a tens machine – creates a tingling sensationEar acupuncture – very often used for those who want to quit smoking or control eating addictionsFacial acupuncture - used in facial rejuvenation treatmentsAn initial course of treatment will be agreed. This will often consist of 5 treatments at weekly intervals, with a review of progress on the 5th. This may be followed by more treatments if required. All treatments apart from the first last 45 minutes.Commonly Asked QuestionsDoes it hurt?Most people feel a tiny prickling sensation followed by a warm glow.Where do you put the needles?The most commonly used points are on the arms, legs and back.Is it safe?Yes, the needles are used once only and then disposed of.Does it work?Much scientific research is demonstrating positive benefits for acupuncture.How will I feel after a treatment?Relaxed usually. Sometimes a bit sleepy temporarily, sometimes energized.How many treatments will I need?Generally,the longer you’ve had a condition, the more treatments you may require.This will be discussed during your initial treatment.Can I have acupuncture if I’m taking prescribed medication?Yes. Acupuncture may enable you to reduce or stop taking medication but you would need to consult with your doctor about this.Is there anything I should or shouldn’t do before or after treatment?Don’t have a large meal or alcohol just before treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise for at least a few hours after treatment. Alcohol will have a stronger effect just after treatment.About Your TherapistGillian Price graduated from the London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (LSATCM) in 1993. She has done further training in infertility, skin conditions, digestive problems and gynaecology.Gillian has also completed a full training in Chinese Herbal medicine.Gillian has over 14 years experience and gives a very gentle but effective treatment.Member of the British Acupuncture CouncilMember of the Register of Chinese Herbal MedicineTo make an appointment for accupuncture in london north at Shine Holistic of Stoke Newington, Hackney, please call 020 7241 5033.Gillian also sees clients at: Beechfield Road London Acupuncture Clinic 70, Beechfield Road Haringey London N4 1PE Tel: 020 8802 2311 or 07752 684808 Buses: 67, 259, 279, 341 (St. Ann’s Rd) 8 mins. walk from buses on Green Lanes.12 minutes walk from Manor House tube. Park in Hermitage Road (pay and display) or Beechfield Road (visitors permit). Healthy Living Centre 282, St. Paul’s Road London N1 2LH Tel: 020 7704 6900 (Near Highbury and Islington tube)
Stop Smoking With AcupunctureHow Can Acupuncture Help Stop Smoking? - it can reduce the urge to smoke
- it helps with the various problems experienced when giving up smoking e.g. mood swings, irritablity, tension, constipation, weight gain through substituting food
- it can give you a general feeling of well being, which is very helpful when giving up an addiction like smoking
What Happens During A Treatment? Treatment usually consists of fine needles being gently placed along energy channels or silver balls, on the ear which can be left in place underneath small pieces of tape, and can be pressed whenever you have the urge to smoke.
Usually 3 to 5 treatments at weekly intervals are required.
To make an appointment to stop smoking with acupuncture please call Shine Holistic of Stoke Newington on 020 7241 5033 or The Healthy Living Centre, Islington 020 7704 6900 or contact Gillian Price directly by emailing gillian_price@yahoo.com
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Richard Steven BSc (Hons) TCM BM (Beijing) Dip Tui Na MATCM
Shine Holistic Shine on the Green
52 Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, London N16 0NB 20 Newington Green, London N16 9PU
Telephone: 020 7241 5033 or 078 1188 5597 Telephone: 020 7241 2065
Email inquiries: info@rsacupuncture.co.uk
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of medicine that has been constantly evolving and used for more than 3000 years. It is truly holistic treating all aspects of the individual: body, energy and mind.
According to TCM theory disease occurs when there is a disruption or blockage to the balance and flow of our natural energy (Qi). This may be caused by external factors such as the weather and diet, or by internal factors such as emotional disharmonies. In order to remedy these disruptions a number of techniques are used such as acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine and tui na massage.
Acupuncture Originating from China Acupuncture aims to correct and balance Qi flow through pathways, called meridians around the body. Imbalances in the flow of Qi can result in both physical and psychological disorders. Fine needles are inserted into various points in the body. Where the needles are placed depends on detailed and subtle diagnosis unique to the condition of each individual.
Japanese Acupuncture Japanese physicians have refined and created techniques and ideas that differed from the Chinese. Needling techniques generally involve thinner or smaller needles and employ shallower insertions. Non-insertive techniques are also used. There are many feedback mechanisms, enabling both patient and practitioner to evaluate changes during the treatment session. Tight and tender points on the abdomen, as part of the diagnosis, can be released instantaneously. Improvements to symptomsare often experienced during the treatment.
Moxabustion Targeted points on the body are warmed by directly or indirectly burning herbs on them. This method is often used to promote the flow of Qi and Blood in disorders with a Cold nature. It is also used to emphasise certain acupuncture points and to warm large areas of the body.
Cupping Mild suction is applied to acupuncture points using glass, plastic or bamboo cups. Cupping is often combined with other treatments and leaves you feeling like you have had a deep and satisfying massage.
Chinese Herbal Medicine According to your condition, a specialised formula may be prescribed for you. You will need to work closely with your therapist as the formula will be adapted as required as your condition evolves and improves. You can take herbal medicines in the form of decoctions, capsules or pills.
Tui Na Massage This massage technique is used together with acupuncture therapy and is also a very powerful treatment in its own right. Many different massage and manipulation techniques are employed in order to treat a variety of conditions from musculoskeletal disorders to insomnia and palpitations. Specific points are targeted in much the same way as acupuncture. Richard specialises in combining Tui Na with acupuncture treatments.
Chinese Herbal Medicine Skin Clinics Specialist consultations on skin disorders are available now to treat disorders such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea, urticaria etc..
Appointments & Costs A recommended course of treatment would be 6-10 sessions over the same amount of weeks, this can vary according to circumstances and needs.
Herbal medicine costs vary according to the condition treated and are approximately £5 - £10 per week on top of the consultation fee at your chosen location
Home visits in London are available if it is not possible to travel. Please inquire.
About Your Acupuncture Practitioner Richard Steven studied at Xiyuan Hospital and The China Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, receiving a Batchelor of Medicine degree from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
He also gained a BSc (Hons) degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Middlesex University where he studied for five years under some of the most experienced Chinese practitioners in the UK.
Richard has also studied moxabustion in Italy with the eminent Tibetan scholar Professor Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, and other aspects of Tibetan medicine with Doctor Nida Chenagtsang.
He is currently studying and practicing the Japanese acupuncture system of the modern day master Kiiko Matsumoto.
Richard is a member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM), the main regulatory body for Traditional Chinese Medicine in the UK.
To make an appointment with Richard for london acupuncture at Shine Holistic of Stoke Newington, Hackney, please phone 020 7241 5033. For Shine on the Green at Newington Green please call 020 7241 2065. If you need to speak to him in person please call 078 1188 5597.
Other Acupuncture Clinic Address As well as in Hackney, Richard also sees clients at this other north London location:
Healthy Living Centre 282 St Pauls Road Highbury & Islington London N1 2LH Tel: 020 7704 6900
Quit Smoking with AcupunctureAcupuncture may help you to give up smoking by reducing your desire to smoke, reducing the taste of smoking, and reducing the cravings associated with smoking.
The treatment consists of six, thirty-minute sessions of ear and body acupuncture over six weeks and includes expert, supportive advice on diet and lifestyle.
6 x 30 minute appointments
”...the acupuncture helped to banish the tension and edginess that goes with quitting cigarettes after more than 20 years of smoking. Alongside that was his support and encouragement and I really felt he was with me every step of the way and that he understood exactly how I was feeling . As a result, stopping smoking was much easier than I'd expected...”
Marianne, Hampstead |
To make an appointment to stop smoking with acupuncture please call Shine Holistic of Stoke Newington on 020 7241 5033 or Shine on the Green on 020 7241 2065 or contact Richard Steven directly by emailing info@rsacupuncture.co.uk or phone 078 1188 5597
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Further Information About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of the traditional Chinese system of medicine, a holistic system that attempts to restore the whole body to health rather than removing particular symptoms. Maintaining a harmonious interaction between mind and body is seen as vital if genuine good health is to be achieved. Body systems and organs are seen as interdependent, with an imbalance in one part of the system affecting other parts elsewhere.
A central feature of Chinese philosophy is to take personal responsibility for well being, to prevent illness from developing. To do this one has to live according to the rules of the Tao which refers to the primal force of the universe, an expression of the harmony of opposites, of yin and yang.
In the ancient Chinese healing art of acupuncture, all the body's organs and systems are believed to be connected by channels or meridians which loop around the body. It is through these channels that the vital energy or qi flows. If the qi is disrupted or is deficient, symptoms of ill health follow. Qi maintains harmony between the opposite but complementary forces of yin and yang. Yin refers to qualities of cold, damp, tranquility, earth and darkness, and are reflective and inward looking. Yang qualities are heat, fire, light, restlessness and dryness, and is outgoing and extrovert.
The acupuncturist will ascertain the patient's unique 'pattern of disharmony'. The tongue may be examined and possibly the ears and abdomen. A case history will be taken and questions may be asked regarding food preferences, reactions to heat and cold, and emotional reactions under different circumstances.
The acupuncturist will build up a picture of where the imbalances and disruptions to harmony are, and what systems in the body are affected. When this is completed, various very fine, solid needles will be inserted into the acupuncture points reflecting the meridians that need to be influenced. The needles may be inserted for anything up to half an hour.
Moxibustion: If an additional stimulus is needed, moxa (dried leaves) may be burned in a cone above a needle at a specific acupuncture point. The penetrating heat can enter the channels to influence qi and blood flow. It is warming, soothing and extremely relaxing. It is very effective for releasing tightness in the muscles, relaxing tension and invigorating the flow of qi.
Cupping: Cupping is a technique especially useful in the treatment of problems of local qi, or blood stagnation in the channels. Flame-warmed, oxygen-depleted cups are placed over the selected area and when placed open side down, a vacuum is created, which anchors the cup to the skin and pulls the skin upward on the inside of the glass. The resulting pressure encourages the flow of qi and blood in the area beneath the cup, and the local stagnation begins to clear.
Other massage and stretching techniques may also be employed.
A series of treatments will be necessary before harmony can be restored.
Japanese Acupuncture
Oriental medicine was brought to Japan from China in the 6th Century. Since then, Japanese physicians have refined and created techniques and ideas that differed from the Chinese. Needling techniques generally involve thinner or smaller needles and employ shallower insertions. Non-insertive techniques are also used. There are many feedback mechanisms, enabling both patient and practitioner to evaluate changes during the treatment session. Tight and tender points on the abdomen, as part of the diagnosis, can be released instantaneously. Improvements to symptoms are often experienced during the treatment.
Japanese acupuncture for children: Shonishin, is a type of acupuncture specifically designed for the treatment of children. It can be used to treat many chronic and acute conditions commonly found in children: Earaches, headaches, fevers, allergies and asthma; digestive problems in newborns including colic, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain; musculo-skeletal pain and trauma; nightmares and sleep problems, and bedwetting.
Shonishin is painless. Special needles designed specifically for children are used. These needles are not inserted, but instead may be either held carefully over the acupuncture point, or brushed gently along the acupuncture pathways over the body using Pressing, Rolling, and Tapping techniques. Paediatric Acupuncture is a very gentle and relaxing experience for the child and for the parent.
Parents can participate in their child's healing process. Certain simple techniques can be taught which the parent can carry out at home.
Conditions treated through acupuncture include : acid indigestion, acne, after effects of stroke, allergic rhinitis, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, bronchitis, constipation, cystitis, depression, eczema, facial paralysis, headache and migraine, menstrual problems, neuralgia, psoriasis, reduced libido, sciatica, shingles, sinus headaches, sleep disorders, tendinitis, tennis elbow, vertigo.
To learn more about acupuncture please visit the British Acupuncture Council at British Acupuncture Council
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