Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What about the needles used?
A: We use single-use pre-sterilized disposable needles, which are
disposed of immediately after use.
Q: Is it safe?
A: There have been three surveys in the last six years which have
shown that acupuncture is amongst the safest therapies in use in the
UK today. Out of 68,000 recorded treatments in two of the 2001
surveys, there were only 14 minor (bruising, feeling nauseous)
adverse events. There have been very few reports of serious adverse
events, and most adverse effects are transient, lasting no more than
a day or so.
Q: What should I do before treatment?
A: You should try not to have a large meal within an hour of your
appointment as the process of digestion will alter the pattern of
your pulse. You should also avoid alcohol, and food or drinks which
colour your tongue, such as coffee, immediately prior to treatment.
Q: How will I feel after acupuncture?
A: You may feel rather relaxed and calm or refresh. If the treatment
has been particularly strong for detox,you could feel quite tired or
drowsy for a few hours, and you should take this into account if you
are planning to drive or use machinery. Occasionally there may be a
short-term flare-up of your symptoms as your qi clears and resettles
itself.
Q: What is cupping?
A: Cupping has been practised for thousands of years for the
treatment of disease and pain. It is a form of acupuncture that focuses
on the movement of blood,
energy - called qi - and body fluids, such as lymph - which
circulates around the body's tissues.
Chinese medicine states pain is due to stagnation of these
systems. This stagnation can be a result of injury or stress.
Cupping is believed to stimulate flow of blood, lymph and
Qi to the affected area. Its uses include relieving pain in the
muscles, especially back pain from stiffness or injury and clearing
congestion in the chest, which can occur with colds & flu.
Q: Should I tell my doctor?
A: If you are receiving treatment from your doctor then it is
sensible to mention that you plan to have acupuncture. The
acupuncture treatment may enable you to reduce or even stop taking
some forms of medication, but you should always consult your doctor
regarding any change of prescription. Your acupuncturist needs to
know about any medication you are taking as this may affect your
response to the acupuncture treatment.
Q: Should I continue with my prescribed medication while undergoing a course of acupuncture
treatment?
A: Yes, at least until you have discussed this with your doctor or
the practitioner who prescribed the medication. Many people seek the
help of an acupuncturist because of dissatisfaction with drug
treatment, because it does not seem to be working or because the
side effects are unacceptable. DO NOT stop taking any medication
without professional guidance.
Q: Is acupuncture available on the NHS?
A: Some primary care trusts (PCT) and GP practices offer acupuncture
treatment, but it is not yet commonplace. You should always enquire
about any acupuncture treatment on offer to ensure that the
practitioner is safe, properly trained, competent and fully insured.
Q: Why choose Dr Julie and Dr Jeff ?
A: Dr Julie and Dr Jeff both have achieved Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) senior professional titles and TCM master's degrees, we are member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK(ATCM), also we are member of Federation of Holistic Therapists(FHT), we both have over 30 years clinic experience, and we are husband and wife team settled in Leeds Morley, our aim is to offer the best service, earn the most satisfaction of our customer, and what's more, it is very important to find a practitioner with whom you feel comfortable, who understand what you want from treatment, and who can explain clearly what they expect acupuncture treatment might do for you, we are good at it.
Q: What can acupuncture do for me?
A: This depends on whether you have specific symptoms or whether you
wish to use acupuncture as a method of health maintenance. You
should contact us to have a free consultation discussing your
condition and answer specific questions.
Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: This varies between patients. Most people have a course of
treatment and usually notice changes after one to three sessions. We
will review your progress with you, and carefully monitor your
treatment to ensure that it matches your needs.
Q: If I feel everything is ok? Do I need the treatment regularly?
A:It is a very good question. If you feel you 100% better and we think you are totally recover from treatment , we will advice you stop treatment at any time. For some special case, you do need go back to have regular top up treatment which like 1-2 month. Just to keep well. Anyway, protection is better than cure.
Q:Will my personal information kept confidential?
A: Yes,your personal information will be treated in strict confidence.