Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine in St. John's Wood and Central London
A Holistic Healing Approach
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine together comprise a complete holistic approach that can be used to diagnose and improve most conditions. This ancient medical system focuses on the overall health of the individual rather than the treatment of a specific disease, with sessions being tailored towards a patient’s detailed history, place of birth and how the condition they have been diagnosed with is manifesting from a Traditional Chinese Medical perspective.
Acupuncture uses the body's pulse and the tongue as its methods of diagnosis, with conditions being addressed by inserting fine needles into specific points in the body to access energetic meridians. The needles are very fine so there is no pain, and they act on particular organs to help enhance the natural healing of the body by removing blockages and allowing free energetic flow.
An acupuncture session lasts for 1 hour and costs £100.
Mr B came to see me in the Autumn. Both his shoulders were completely frozen to the point that the Physiotherapist could not work on him. I used cupping on his back followed by acupuncture and the burning of moxa. By the 4th session, B was able to lift his arms above his head and could begin his sessions with the physio. The physiotherapist was so impressed with the results that went on to learn cupping. B is now completely free of pain after 4 months of treatment and we are now addressing his overall wellbeing to prevent this happening again.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Natural Remedies for Balance
Chinese Herbal Medicine uses extracts from roots, branches and flowers which have been applied as medicines for thousands of years. They are usually taken in tea form, with prescriptions sometimes being made that use several herbs, working together to treat the whole body and mind and harmonise the energies of the body. Where needed, Chinese Herbal Medicine would complement and enhance Acupuncture treatment.
A herbal medicine appointment lasts for 30 minutes and costs £70. The herbs are prepared and dispatched to your address via Royal Mail. The price of the herbs is not included and depends on the ingredients and length of treatment.
Chinese Medicine has a long history in the East for improving the body's ability to address many conditions. Because the individual is seen as a whole with no separation between the physical body, the mind and the emotions, many emotional imbalances leading to depression, anxiety or insomnia can be addressed by balancing the body without having to resort to drugs.
Chinese Medicine has also been widely used for skin health. A research project was carried out by Professor Atherton, Dr Guang Xu, and Phytofarm some years ago on the use of Chinese Medicine for eczema and psoriasis. As a result of that study, the Royal Free Hospital in North London now has a Chinese Herbalist as part of its dermatology department. Chinese Medicine has hundreds of years of proven effectiveness in treating skin disease. I completed a postgraduate diploma in Dermatology to enhance my treatments of the skin.
Testimonials
Get in touch
If you would like to get in contact to discuss your condition, or if you have any questions about Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07976227584 or by e-mail at amlavin@mac.com.
If you would like to book an appointment please contact 07976227584 (Monday-Saturday 9.30 am to 7.00pm). 24 hours notice is required for cancellations. If you do not attend or cancel at the last minute, the full fee for the session will be charged.
I see patients at the Kailash Centre at 7 Newcourt Street, NW8 7AA in St John's Wood.
The nearest tube station is St John's Wood and the centre is about 15 minutes' walk from Baker Street. There are several buses that pass through the area and parking meters available outside the centre and in Regent's Park Outer Circle.