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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a gentle medical system that is used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well being.

It is a part of Chinese Medicine, which seeks to treat the whole person. It involves the insertion of very fine, pre-sterilised, disposable needles at specific points on the body’s surface to help restore health on a physical, psychological and emotional level.

Acupuncture can be used alone or combined with Western medicine.

What is involved?

Your first acupuncture appointment would start with the practitioner taking a detailed medical history. Followed by sticking out your tongue! The reason for this is part of the examination of the tongue’s shape and colour, and if there is any coating. Your pulse will also be examined, and this is part of Acupuncturist taking the pulse of a patientdetermining, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine standpoint, what is happening. Using these unique assessment tools, the acupuncturist will recommend a treatment plan to address your particular condition.

The acupuncture treatment commences with lying comfortably on a treatment table (if you are unable to lie down, you can still be treated whilst seated). The acupuncture needles are then placed in the chosen acupuncture points. Most people feel no or minimal discomfort as the needles are being placed. The needles are usually retained for approximately 30 minutes. During the treatment, people report feeling nice and relaxed.

A number of treatments may be required depending on your condition.

How do I make an appointment?

You can make an appointment online here at www.vac.ie, or you can phone Maureen on 087 29 59 364.

How much does it cost?

A single treatment session is €60, and we accept most credit/debit cards.