What to Expect
Your First Appointment
The Consultation
Your first session is about more than just your current symptoms; it's about your whole health story. We’ll start with a detailed conversation about your medical history, lifestyle, and any concerns. To make the most of our time together, you'll complete a health questionnaire before we meet at the Nottingham clinic.
Traditional TCM Diagnosis
Following the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I use gentle diagnostic tools to understand your unique internal balance:
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Pulse Reading: Feeling the quality of the blood flow.
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Tongue Observation: Looking at the tongue's color and coating.
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Gentle Palpation: Lightly checking areas like the torso, calves, or forearms.
Your Personalised Plan
From our findings, I’ll create a treatment plan rooted in the wisdom of East Asian medicine and focused on your specific goals. This plan is a living document—designed to support your overall wellbeing and evolve as your health improves.
Your Treatment
Once we’ve completed your assessment, we’ll begin the treatment. I use ultra-fine, single-use needles placed at specific points on the body. While you might feel a dull ache, tingling, or warmth, these sensations are usually brief—most people feel deeply relaxed both during and after the session.
Safety & Hygiene
Your health is my priority. I follow strict hygiene standards and use only pre-sterilised, disposable needles.
Integrated Therapies
Depending on your unique needs, I may include additional traditional tools at no extra cost:
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Gua Sha & Cupping - to release tension and move stagnation.
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Moxibustion - to provide soothing heat and nourish the body.
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Ear Seeds & Acupressure
Holistic Support
Healing is a team effort. I may offer gentle lifestyle or dietary guidance, introduced gradually and tailored to you. You are always welcome to ask questions and be a fully active part of your own healing process.
Your Treatment Plan
Acupuncture works best as a cumulative process. Each session builds on the last, helping to restore your body’s natural rhythm and create a foundation for long-term health.
A Personalised Roadmap
Your treatment plan is entirely unique to you. I take the time to deeply understand your symptoms and overall health goals, guiding you through every step of the process in a safe, supportive environment.
Beyond the Symptoms
Acupuncture isn’t just about addressing specific health issues—it’s also a powerful way to support your overall wellbeing and maintain a sense of balance in your daily life.
Ready to Begin?
If you have questions or would like to book an appointment at my Nottingham clinic, please get in touch. I would love to support you on your path to feeling better.