Iffley Acupuncture Clinic

read moreThese downloadable PDF documents are specifically for prospective patients of the clinic. They may prove to be useful means of helping you during your first consultation, by providing you with an idea of the sort of questions that might be asked at this time. You do not have to complete them, but in so doing, you may find that they help you to define your condition more effectively.

read moreI came to the Iffley Acupuncture Clinic with severe sciatica, after my GP sent me away untreated and told me to come back in 10 days if it's not gone. After only a few acupuncture treatments the sciatica was gone and I stayed on for more treatments to improve my general health. The acupuncture, in combination with the weekly T'ai Chi/Qigong class has made a huge difference to my life and has very much changed my attitude towards health, diet and lifestyle. Acupuncture is not a 'quick fix' if one is looking to improve general health, but I feel it is a worthwhile investment, as it not only focuses on the physical side of things, but the effect a busy life, stress and therefore a tired mind has on our bodies.

read moreThe information provided in this page is designed to enable readers to begin their own exploration of available research on the web. It provides useful links to a variety of websites and reliable resources. It is certainly not definitive but may provide you with an opportunity to explore further, if you are interested. Most provide valuable and manageable pdf document for you to download and much of the information supports the content of the rest of website.

read moreWe are pleased to report that the Iffley Acupuncture Clinic website is now mobile-friendly and responsive. We also now have this News system to keep all prospective and current patients up-to-date. More news to follow soon.

read moreThis web page contains short extracts of more in depth discussions on how Traditional Chinese Medicine helps and advises us on achieving and maintaining well-being. Patients who have been asked to return to this site should also feel free to explore other areas of interest as well as the recommended discussion. An essay on the art of eating; ‘it aint what you eat, it's the way that you eat it'.at least in part. Underpinning the practice of TCM Dietary Therapy is recognition that appropriate absorption and utilisation of foods, their nutrients and energy, is dependent upon the healthy functioning of the digestive system.

read moreYour first consultation will normally last one to one and a half hours and will include a thorough and in-depth evaluation and diagnosis, followed by your first full treatment. The diagnosis will undertaken by way of the four methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), followed by an evaluation of any relevant western diagnoses, records or information and a physical examination when and if it is deemed appropriate. The first diagnostic method will be undertaken though the process of questioning or enquiry and will involve an evaluation of your primary disharmony or concern, as well as an overall assessment of health and function in body and mind.