Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the time tested therapy that has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. The philosophy behind the treatment is that energy lines or meridians circulate around the body. These meridians contain our energy flow or “qi”.

It is when this qi is impaired through the body that imbalance and illness occurs. With the insertion of fine needles at various points on the meridian, the energy can be moved or redirected to where it is needed most to stimulate the body’s own healing response. In this way the body's balance can be restored and the illness resolved.

The flow of energy can be disrupted in many ways. Common examples include:

• Emotional upset
• Physical trauma
• Poor diet
• Overwork and stress
• Reduced immunity

By examining this underlying cause and how it has affected the body, the most appropriate treatment for the patient can be selected. Treating the patient as an individual is a fundamental of acupuncture. It is this approach that helps allow the body to rebalance itself.

Matthew was introduced to acupuncture and Chinese medicine through his life long interest in the philosophy and culture of the Far East. He has travelled to India and China to explore various ways of living and healing. He threw himself into the philosophy and learned from the masters.

After qualifying as an Acupuncturist in London and China, Matthew has been practicing in England since 1998.