York Clinic
Acupuncture
We only use very fine pre-sterilised acupuncture needles that are disposed of immediately after use
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health problems from acute sprains to long term debilitating illnesses, and can make an important contribution to increasing your energy, vitality, and zest for life. It is a safe, gentle and relaxing form of treatment which can benefit people of all ages. Acupuncturists look at disease in a unique way. By taking into account the whole of your life, from your physical and emotional state through to your lifestyle, an acupuncturist can draw on a more complete picture of your condition. As a result, it is possible to treat the deeper pattern of disharmony underlying the specific symptoms.
There is now a core of evidence-based research showing that acupuncture works, is cost-effective and safe. Doctors increasingly appreciate it, with 83% of GPs thinking that acupuncture can be clinically useful, and 72% agreeing that it can be cost effective(1). Our acupuncturists are very involved in acupuncture research in association with the University of York, contributing to the recent trials of low back pain, heavy periods, neck pain, irritable bowel syndrome, depression and osteoarthritis of the knee. Details of these studies and the results can be found at the website of the Foundation for Research into Traditional Chinese Medicine.
All our acupuncturists are members of the British Acupuncture Council. Members have a minimum of three years full time training, must observe strict codes of ethics and practice, are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and engage in continuous professional development (CPD). This post-graduate study has enabled our practitioners to hone their skills, keep in touch with the latest developments, and in some cases develop expertise in areas of special interest - such as gynaecology and obstetrics, pain, musculoskeletal conditions and facial acupuncture.
(1) Lipman L, Dale J, MacPherson H. (2003) Attitudes of GPs towards the provision of acupuncture on the NHS. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 11(2): 110-4.