How Many Treatments:
Your treatment will depend on the nature and duration of the illness/condition. Your problem is diagnosed on the basis of detailed history, examination and appearance. Once the problem is identified, the appropriate treatment plan is selected. This is disscussed with you , often Susan often will recommend a medical consultation, to outrule underlying disorders,or to assist in the complete diagnosis, this can almost always be done in tandem with the acupuncture programme she has selected. You can be assured the very best treatment and understanding of your condition from both her western medical experience and her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Patient Safety:
All acupuncture needles are single-use, pre-sterilised, disposable needles. The area around the point of insertion is also sterilised before insertion and patients can be confident that no infection will occur. Also all treatments are safeguarded by total confidentiality.
A Typical Acupuncture Session:
The initial consultation can last for 30-60 minutes. A thorough case history is taken with details of present symptoms, current medications and past history. An examination of the tongue and pulse is also carried out, and a brief physical examination where appropriate. Subsequent treatments can last for 30-60 minutes and can be carried out daily, twice-weekly or weekly, depending on the nature of the complaint.
EXPECTATIONS
Although in China an individual may receive a dozen or so treatments merely as an introduction to intensive treatment, the expense of such an approach is often prohibitive in this country. We recommend that patients have two or three sessions to see if the acupuncture is effective before trying other options. Some people get relief immediately after a treatment; some notice improvement after a few hours, some after a few days. Usually by the end of the fifth day after a treatment people know if they've been helped by that particular treatment. Some conditions require several treatments; some do not respond at all. The number of treatments, then, varies with each person and condition. It is important to know that sometimes the symptoms become worse after a treatment and may remain so for a few days before there is any relief. This is a good sign because it indicates that the symptom is treatable and that the acupuncturist has found the vulnerable or affected area. Moreover, people sometimes have fleeting pain in other parts of their body after a treatment and may even experience a temporary return of symptoms that they haven't had for years. Again, this indicates that the energy is moving and trying to re-balance itself.
BEFORE TREATMENT
Be well rested and eat only a light meal. Take no alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers or pain killers for four hours before a treatment unless directed otherwise by your Doctor. Continue with other routine medications prescribed by your Doctor.
AFTER TREATMENT
Rest for two hours after you get home and avoid alcohol, pain killers etc. during this time. If the treatment is for a painful condition, avoid strenuous activity for two days after treatment, even if you now are free of pain. Keep a written diary of the effects of each treatment--any new symptoms or changes in symptoms--so that further treatment might be more effectively directed.
Cost Per Treatment:
Treatment prices start from 50 euro, Twice weekly start from 30 euro.
Initial Consultation is included. Prices vary dependent on the type of treatment required.