Online Help - January 2007
Andy Goodwin, Acupuncturist, will be joining Victoria at the East Barnwell practice from 16th January 2007.
About Andy Goodwin, MBAcC LicAc NADA
Andy Goodwin trained in Acupuncture and Tui Na Massage at two of the UK’s leading schools of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Post Graduate professional training followed in the specialist discipline of Auricular Acupuncture for Substance Misuse.
He previously worked in the field of guidance/counselling as a professional adviser for ten years and continues to incorporate many of these skills into his holistic style of treatment.
Andy is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and is also a member of Addenbrooke’s Hospital NHS Trust.
What can be treated by Acupuncture?
In 1979, the World Health Organisation formally recognised Acupuncture, stating that it felt it provided suitable treatment for a range of problems. In 2000, the British Medical Association supported these views.Conditions that respond well to treatment include:
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Nervous System Disorders
- Headaches
- Migraine
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
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Allergies
- Asthma and Eczema
- Hayfever/ Rhinitis
- Cats, dogs, house dust allergies
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Stress/Emotional Disorders
- Sleeping difficulties
- Anxiety
- Palpitations
- Ulcers
- Diarrhoea and constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Exam nerves
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Muscular and Skeletal Disorders
- Low back pain / chronic pain management
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder, Tennis / Golfers Elbow
- Osteoarthritis
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Gynaecological Problems
- Menstrual disorders/pain
- Pre-menstrual tension/mood swings
- Menopausal symptoms
Whilst many of these conditions respond well to Acupuncture, this is not an exhaustive list. Furthermore, treatment need not be in isolation. It can work alongside existing treatment by other health professionals.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a Chinese Medical system that has developed over 3000 years. It works on the principle of stimulating and regulating the flow of energy, or “Qi”, in the body. This in turn can influence hormones, the nervous system, tissues and organs. When Qi flows well, there is health and vitality. When this flow is disrupted, illness can follow.
A variety of techniques are used to redress any disruption, the most common treatment being the insertion of very thin needles that induce a gentle, dull ache. This signifies a connection with the body’s Qi.
Advice on lifestyle and dietary changes may also be given to support this action and so involve the patient in her/his own recovery and maintenance of health.
How often will I need treatment?
Treatment is rarely a one-off, although a single treatment can often give relief to acute problems. More importantly, please remember that you are in control. The decision over how many sessions you need will be a joint agreement between you and your Acupuncturist and of course, you are free to ask as many questions as you feel necessary.
More often than not, treatment will be on a weekly basis. It takes place in complete privacy, with a commitment to confidentiality.
Treatments will usually last for forty five minutes.
To contact Andy call 07762 711 916.
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Please note that Victoria will be away over the Christmas period and therefore no e-mail enquiries will be answered between December 17th 2006 and January 8th 2007.
Stephen Goddard BSc (Hons) Ost will be looking after the practice over Christmas whilst Victoria is away on holiday.
Stephen graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004 and has worked in Cardiff and Cambridge since.
He is a keen amateur windsurfer and also enjoys martial arts.
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