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Acupuncture: £40
Herbal medicine consultation: £40
Acupuncture plus herbal medicine consultation: £50
Cost of herbal medicine:
• Dired herbs: £5 per bag (for 2 days + £5 postage)
• Concenrated powders: £25 (for about 3 weeks, inc postage)
• Capsules: £35 (for about 6 weeks)
• Tablets: £10 per pot (inc. postage)(lasting about one to two weeks)
In rare circumstances it may be possible to conduct a repeat herbal consultation via telephoneor internet. These consultations will be charged at £15, even if there is no change to the prescrption.
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Preparing for your treatmeant
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Trousers that can be rolled up above the knee are preferable to skirts or dresses.
DO NOT DRINK ANY ALCOHOL BEFORE TREATMENT.
It is also preferable not to drink any for the rest of the day after treatment.
Length of sessions
First session: one and a half hours
Repeat visits: one hour
Sometimes a treatment may take longer than this if patients are particularly ill or upset. This may mean that sessions with following patients have to start slightly late, and you are asked to bear with us when this occurs.
Hours of Practice
Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 6.30 (last appointment 5.30)
Practice Facilities
- Toilet
- Water available
- No waiting area, so please do not arrive early
- Free parking
- Disabled access: one small step
Getting Better
Chinese medicine is a holistic system, which means that we address the deeper causes of disease, and not just the symptoms. This means it takes time to get better, often longer than it would with “conventional medicine”, as we are addressing factors that often go back several years.
It is impossible to say how long any individual will take to get better, as this depends on many factors, such as age, general health, the length of time you have been unwell, your constitution, and your willingness to take any advice given. As a rough rule of thumb, we say that every year of illness takes one month to treat.
How often should you come for treatment?
Acupuncture
Initially it is best to come for treatment at least once per week, with progress being reviewed after every five sessions. When symptoms are under control, it is recommended to come for treatment about once every five weeks to keep your energy balanced. Regular acupuncture is a little like having your car serviced to keep it in good condition, rather than waiting for it to break down!
Herbal medicine
Herbs are normally given for two weeks at a time (although serious cases may require weekly visits).
Which kind of herbs are best?
It is normally recommended to start with dried herbs as they are stronger, but powders, capsules or tablets may be considered later as they are more convenient.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not come for your appointment, another patient may have been prevented from receiving treatment, and I will have lost revenue from the session. Please therefore give as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend your appointment.
If less than 48 hours notice is given, 50% of the consultation fee is payable
If less than 24 hours notice is given, 100% of the consultation fee is payable
Late Arrival
If you arrive more than ten minutes late it will normally not be possible to treat you, as the whole day’s schedule will be disrupted and all subsequent patients will have to wait. You will, however, still be charged the full fee for the session.
Complaints
If you have any complaints, please raise them with me in the first instance, as they can usually be settled amicably. If you are still unsatisfied, you may wish to talk to the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) or the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM), both of which I am a member of. I abide by their codes of Ethics and Professional Standards.
Confidentiality
All information taken in the course of treatment is treated in strict confidence. The only exception to this is if it is clear that the well being of patient or other person is at risk, in which case I have a duty of disclosure to the relevant authorities.
Consent
Acupuncture may cause bleeding or bruising. It may cause nausea or feeling feint. Patients are advised to relax after a session.
Burning moxa may cause burns.
Cupping may cause burns or bruising.
Herbal medicine may cause nausea or vomiting. Like other medicines, and even foodstuffs, it may cause an allergic reaction. If patients suffer any adverse reaction they are advised to stop taking the herbs and to contact me immediately.
Patients will be asked to sign a consent form to say that they are aware of these risks, and accept them. This form will be kept on the patient’s file.
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