Acupuncturists in
East England

Based on traditional belief, acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for centuries. The focus is on the individual, not their illness, and all the symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Each patient is unique; two people with the same western diagnosis may well receive different acupuncture treatments.

For a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, qi can become disturbed, depleted or blocked, which can result in some symptoms of some pain and illness or dis-ease. In certain instances, traditional acupuncture can be an effective therapy to help restore balance and promote physical and emotional harmony.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of healing. Illness is a sign of disharmony and a disruption in the flow of Qi”, or the vital energy” within the body. Qi consists of Yin” and Yang”. They are two opposites but complementary. These two forces need to be balanced, otherwise disease or illness occurs in the body. TCM aims to harmonize the flow of qi to restore health. Acupuncture, acupressure, herbalism, cupping, moxibustion, qigong, tuina and diet are different aspects of TCM.

Initial consultation is an hour and half, which will allow sufficient time for investigation, an accurate diagnosis and immediate treatment. No pressure will be applied to persuade any patient to undertake follow-up consultations although a course of six treatments or more is quite commonly required.

I am graduate of the Collage of Integrated Chinese medicine in Reading, gaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture, and receiving a Licentiate in Acupuncture, after a 4 year course in both Traditional Chinese medicine, which initially concentrates on signs and symptoms, and 5 Element Chinese medicine, which approaches healing from the emotional and spiritual aspect.

The Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Clinic was established in 1998. We have a wealth of experience and expertise gained through successfully treating our patients and we specialise particularly in alleviating pain, treating infertility, offering ivf support and treating skin conditions.

Western Medical Acupuncture is used following an orthodox diagnosis and applies scientific principles to formulate a treatment to relieve symptoms. ...While Western medical acupuncture has evolved from Chinese acupuncture, its practitioners no longer adhere to concepts such as Yin/Yang and circulation of qi, and regard acupuncture as part of conventional medicine.

Ford Physiotherapy Clinic was opened in 2005 by Tammi Cattell- Ford. It has earned an excellent local reputation and most of our new bookings are from recommendations. The Clinic offers a wide range of services all dedicated to your health and wellbeing.

Acupuncture treatments, along with Moxibustion and Cupping, comprise a large part of the ancient system of Traditional Chinese Medicine used by Lorna Withers at Essex Acupuncture to restore balance to the body and initiate its built-in healing mechanisms giving you sustained health and well being.

My interest in acupuncture has been a natural progression from an early interest in sport and fitness, through general health to acupuncture specifically. I have maintained an interest in sports by training in martial arts. I currently teach Tae Kwon Do at a number of clubs and regularly compete at national and international levels.