Acupuncture at the Creative Health Centre, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge and in Kidderminster

Tony treating 2 year old Michael

Acupuncture in Kidderminster

Tony Concannon offers weekly Acupuncture appointments in Brierley Hill, Stourbridge and Kidderminster.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is part of an ancient and sophisticated form of medical treatment which originated in China and has, over time, spread throughout the world.

Although often described as a method of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses.

Acupuncture can be used alone or combined with other forms of traditional medicine such as moxibustion, a special form of heat treatment, Chinese osteopathy and acupressure, dietary therapy, herbal medicine and corrective exercises for health and wellbeing.

There are no age restrictions to treatment. The elderly, young children and pregnant women can all be treated.

How does Acupuncture work?

A pulse is more than just a heartbeat

Chinese medicine not only considers the disease symptoms, but also the age, lifestyle, physical and emotional traits and all aspects of the individual to create an overall picture of the person in order to understand and determine the pattern of disharmony or cause of the condition. In this way it seeks to treat the whole person and restore optimum health.

The stimulation of specific areas on the skin with acupuncture or acupressure, affects the functioning of certain organs in the body.

What is Acupuncture used for?

It is safe to say that there is no sick person who cannot be helped o some degree by acupuncture treatment. It is always worthwhile trying acupuncture for some conditions which have not been helped by conventional medicine. Some conditions include:

	Acne		Anxiety
	Asthma		Back pain
	Depression		Eczema
	Giving up smoking		Hay fever
	Headaches / migraines		Infertility
	Insomnia		Menopause
	Psoriasis		Sciatica
	Sports injuries		Stress
	Tennis elbow		Weight loss

Does it hurt? Michael's face shows the answer.

Acupuncture is effective for treating most types of pain.

What does Acupuncture treatment involve?

The initial treatment may take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes. A detailed medical history and examination of tongue and pulse will be undertaken.

The acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of extremely fine, pre-sterilised stainless steel needles at pre-determined points on the body surface to restore internal health.

Some people do not feel the application of the needles, while some feel a slight pinching sensation which only lasts for one or two seconds.

During the treatment there is often a feeling of peace or relaxation. This feeling can last for several hours but does not interfere with normal activities such as driving or working.

People often find that they sleep and concentrate more easily after treatment.

Length of Acupuncture treatment and cost

• Initial consultation 1 hour 30 minutes £55
• Subsequent treatments 45 minutes £32
• Subsequent treatments after 5pm and Saturdays 45 minutes £35
• Acupuncture for smoking cessation costs £90 for a three treatment course.
  

Practitioner qualifications - Tony Concannon B.Soc.Sc., Lic. Ac., MBAc.C.

Tony has been practicing Oriental Medicine for over 20 years. He initially studied under a Chinese trained medical practitioner in London. He completed further training in acupuncture and Chinese and Western pathology at the college of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture.

Tony has since studied with various Chinese professors in England and has lectured extensively in Oriental Medicine throughout Britain.

Tony has worked closely with the medical profession and has used acupuncture in numerous hospitals for pain relief and as an analgesic in childbirth.