Acupuncture is a medical treatment which helps people with a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. Treatment is given according to an individual's specific diagnosis and needs; pulse and tongue diagnosis are performed, along with a discussion of health history and symptoms to identify the particular pattern of disharmony. Fine, sterile acupuncture needles are then inserted into the skin at key points on the body to improve the flow of blood and energy, relax the mind, and restore and promote health. Taking an holistic approach, all areas of health are addressed and considered within the Traditional Chinese Medicine system and, in addition to treatment, we encourage a balance and cultivation of energy through awareness of good diet, appropriate exercise, breathing, meditation, creative fulfilment, and healthy relationships. Acupuncture treatment acknowledges the importance of maintaining a healthy balance among mind, body, and spirit and offers guidance on treatment and lifestyle to help create better health and well-being. For example, when treating women to improve fertility, we also promote healthy conception and pregnancy by advising on and ensuring a nourishing diet, a healthy relationship, a peaceful, calm mind, and regular, appropriate exercise.

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Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork rooted in Traditional Chinese medicine. Closely related to acupuncture, shiatsu uses touch, pressure and stretches to revitalise and reenergise the body and mind. By calming and rebalancing the nervous system, shiatsu can help reduce stress, relax the mind, and help engage the body's innate healing processes, regulating the somatic rhythms, such as ensuring a healthy menstrual cycle, which promotes good fertility. Used independently or in combination, Acupuncture and Shiatsu are part of a complementary medical system able to treat a wide variety of conditions. We practice integrated medicine, which means we refer people for other types of medical treatment as appropriate, whether conventional or complementary. Our acupuncture and shiatsu clinics are based in South East London, New Cross Gate, Brockley, Queens Road Peckham train and tube stations, and East Dulwich.