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Acupuncture is part of a comprehensive system of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practiced for around 3,500 years. Chinese Medicine views the body as an energetic organism and believes that optimal physical and mental health is determined by the flow of energy or Qi throughout the body. Illness occurs when there is an imbalance or blockage of Qi in the body. This can arise due to a number of factors including stress, diet, infections, trauma, climate and emotional states. In acupuncture, diagnosis and treatment are aimed at identifying any imbalance and correcting it.
Your first treatment
At your first treatment, an in-depth case history will be taken. You will be asked about your current symptoms, any treatments you have received so far, your medical history, lifestyle and diet. You will also be given a physical examination. Based on the diagnosis, the appropriate acupuncture points will be selected. Treatment will be given involving the insertion of extremely fine, sterile disposable needles into points along the energy pathways, (also called meridians) in the body.
Private Practitioners
Barbara Bishop Stephanie Downey Pippa Hancock Keith Simpson
Barbara Bishop BSc (Hons) MBAcC
Barbara Bishop studied Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture BSc (Hons) at the University of Westminster. Barbara is also trained in Tuina (Chinese Massage), and Therapeutic Massage (ITEC diploma) and has supported Dolphin House Charity by undertaking clinical audit and research work www.bishopacupuncture.co.uk
Initial Treatment: £38.00 - 60 minutes Follow on treatment: £30.00 - 45 minutes Concessions available Home visits available.
Stephanie Downey RGN, BAc, MBAcC, MSc.
Stephanie is a Registered General Nurse, and graduated from the International College of Oriental Medicine in 1985. As well as treating adults at the Dolphin Clinic since the early 1990s, she specialises in paediatric acupuncture and treats children at the Childrens Clinic. She has a particular interest and experience in acupuncture treatment for fertility, IVF, pregnancy and post-natal care. She is a member of ACT (Acupuncture Childbirth Team), a team of professional acupuncturists with a common interest in enhancing the pregnancy and birth experience for mothers. Stephanie has recently trained in Shonishin, a specialised pediatric non-needle technique, which is non-invasive and suitable for nervous children.
Initial Treatment: £40.00 (60 minutes), Follow on treatments: £30.00 (45 minutes). Concessions available
Pippa Hancock BSc (Hons) MBAcC
Pippa graduated from The London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003. She practises in both East and West Sussex treating a wide variety of conditions. She is a member of ACT (Acupuncture Childbirth Team), a team of professional acupuncturists with a common interest in enhancing the pregnancy and birth experience for mothers.www.hancockacupuncture.co.uk
Initial Treatment:£40.00 (60 minutes), Follow on treatments: £30.00 (40 minutes). Concessions aand home visits available.
Keith Simpson
Initial Treatment: £36.00 (60 minutes), Follow on treatments: £32.00 - 45 minutes. Concessions available.
