How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture treatment harnesses the bodies energy, and helping it flow more freely. Symptoms of pain, illness or disharmony can be seen as a blockage to this energy resulting in the problems experienced by patients. Through the insertion of fine needles into specific acupuncture points, the bodies energy can move more freely, aiding the natural healing process.
So why Five Element Acupuncture?
​​This ancient system of medicine which is over 2000 years old, is a style of acupuncture that treats the body as a whole rather than just the symptoms, therefore it can be helpful for a range of conditions. The aim of treatment is to realign the natural balance of the body and mind enabling the body to heal itself, within the parameters that nature allows . With the testimonials of Five Element Acupuncture patients and increasing clinical trials, mounting evidence is growing to show the effectiveness of acupuncture with many different conditions.
Who can benefit from Traditional Acupuncture?

Whether you are an adult or child, multiple problems or just the one, physical or emotional, acupuncture is a safe form of medicine. Which can be beneficial as a stand alone treatment or as an adjunct to conventional medicine.

The British Acupuncture Council produce fact sheets on a wide range of conditions.

Please follow the links opposite for examples of fact sheets produced for your information from the British Acupuncture Council.


Osteo / Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic Pain​
​Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Frozen shoulder / Tennis elbow

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