Acupuncturists in
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Acupuncture is a time-tested method for restoring a healthy balance. It has been used in many parts of the world for thousands of years and has helped a countless number of people. In the few decades since its introduction to the West, it has become one of the most proven and well-known forms of alternative therapy that exist in the UK today.

Ian graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Acupuncture and has been in practice since. Ian is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the lead professional body representing over 3000 acupuncturists in the UK. As a BAcC member he is bound by their codes of professional conduct and safe practice ensuring the highest standard of treatment.

Acupuncture originated in China and other far eastern cultures where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. It is now widely used and accepted all over the world. In the UK more and more people are finding out what acupuncture can do for them.

Here at Acupuncture and Herbs you know your getting a great quality of service, as you can see to the right our managing practisioner is very well qualified as well as being part of the British acupuncture Council, a prestigious position to hold. We ensure our team of specialists is up to the highest standard and up to date with current working safety standards so you can be at peace of mind.

Everything observable by the senses is subject to change and therefore in motion … there are interlocking cycles of change … one cannot bid the winds and waves to cease, but one can learn to navigate treacherous currents by conducting ourselves in harmony with the prevailing processes of transformation — and thus weather the storms of life.

As a Traditional Acupuncturist, my diagnosis and treatment reflects the patient as a whole and is therefore tailor-made for each individual. Stresses and strains of our Western lifestyle can take their toll: this gentle and therapeutic treatment rebalances the body and many people find the effect of acupuncture to be more far reaching than they expected.

Often used for preventative care and to support conventional medical treatment, Acupuncture offers noticeable and sustainable results. Most people, including children and the elderly, experience the holistic benefits of Acupuncture to both heal and strengthen a specific area, whilst improving general wellbeing.

Acupuncture has been practised by the Chinese and other eastern cultures for over 2,000 years. It focuses on all aspects of health, physical, mental and emotional. It is suitable for everyone and is safe and effective for all manner of ailments. It works alongside other medical procedures and medication. We all have an innate ability to heal ourselves; the insertion of fine needles in acupuncture points on the body taps into that natural ability and allows the healing process to take place.

Lorraine is a professionally qualified Acupuncturist, practising since 1997. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and adheres to their strict Codes of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct. She is fully insured. Lorraine practises in Wokingham from her large, self-contained, private treatment room offering a welcoming and relaxing environment.

Jo has a four year BSc Honours degree in Acupuncture from the highly respected College of Chinese Integrated Medicine which is affiliated to Kingston University. With a background in education, Jo's initial interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine was sparked after she sought treatment for insomnia, wanting a natural approach to its management instead of a chemical one. Through clinical practice, Jo has seen at first hand, the benefits acupuncture can bring to patients both as a single therapy and alongside Western medicine.