Combining
the best of both words.
MY APPROACH TO ACUPUNCTURE
My acupuncture training incorporates both Western medical acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), allowing me to draw on both approaches when deciding which points are most appropriate for you.
In TCM, acupuncture points sit along pathways known as meridians, with different points selected depending on your symptoms and the area of the body being treated. As a physiotherapist, pain and musculoskeletal problems make up a large part of my acupuncture practice.
I combine my knowledge of the body, your assessment and symptoms with my acupuncture training to select an approach that is individual to you.
But treatment doesn't always have to stop at the painful area. Using my TCM training, I can also consider secondary problems that may be affecting how you feel, such as sleep difficulties, stress and wellbeing, digestive symptoms, menopausal symptoms including hot flushes, and general aches and pains.
For me, the Western and TCM approaches complement each other — allowing me to focus on your main problem while also considering the wider picture where appropriate.
After suffering with a neck problem for a long time I went to see Katie she has done an amazing job on my neck using acupuncture.
HOW CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP
From new injuries to long-standing problems.
As a physiotherapist, pain and musculoskeletal problems are the main focus of my acupuncture practice. Acupuncture can form part of the treatment of both acute problems that have recently developed and chronic or persistent problems that have been present for much longer.
However, I also take a wider view of your health where relevant, particularly when other symptoms may be affecting how you feel.
ACUTE
Recent pain or injury.
Acupuncture may be used as part of your treatment to help manage symptoms and support your recovery.
CHRONIC
Persistent or recurring problems.
Acupuncture can also form part of the management of longer-term pain and symptoms.
WHOLE PERSON
Looking beyond the painful areaWhere relevant, treatment can also take into account symptoms such as sleep difficulties, stress and wellbeing, digestive symptoms, menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, and general aches and pains.
THE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES
I select acupuncture points using both TCM principles and Western anatomical knowledge, using the meridians on the body.
This allows me to choose points both around the area of pain and, where appropriate, other acupuncture points based on your wider symptoms and presentation.
Auricular acupuncture involves using specific points on the ear.
I use this with an understanding of both traditional acupuncture principles and the nervous system and nerve supply of the ear.
Depending on your presentation, auricular points may be incorporated alongside body acupuncture.
Dry needling is a Western musculoskeletal technique using the same fine needles as acupuncture.
Rather than following traditional acupuncture points, I use dry needling to target specific areas of muscular tightness, often referred to as trigger points, with the aim of helping to relieve pain and muscle tension.
AREAS ACUPUNCTURE MAY HELP
Back & neck pain
Joint pain
Muscle pain & tightness
Sports injuries
Headaches
Persistent aches & pains
Sleep difficulties
Stress & wellbeing
Digestive symptoms
Menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes
Acupuncture works best as a course of treatment.
GETTING THE MOST FROM ACUPUNCTURE
Although everyone responds differently, I generally recommend acupuncture as a course of treatment rather than a one-off session.
Having treatments closer together initially allows us to build on each session and regularly review how you are responding.
For many people, I recommend starting with four sessions over approximately four weeks, before reviewing your progress and deciding what — if anything — you need next.
PRICING
Initial Assessment (60 Minutes)
£78
Time to discuss and asses your problem in addition to starting treatment.
Acupuncture
(4 sessions - 45 minutes)
£200
Usually done over a 2-6 week period depending on symptoms.
HOW TO BOOK
Booking your acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture at KS Health is provided as part of my physiotherapy practice, so your appointments are booked through my Physiotherapy service.
New to KS Health?
Your first appointment should be booked as a Physiotherapy Initial Assessment. This gives me time to discuss your symptoms and medical history, assess you where appropriate, and decide which acupuncture approach is most suitable for you.
Returning for acupuncture?
Further treatments are booked as Physiotherapy Follow-Up Appointments.