Lee Therapies

Lee Richards
BSc(Hons)Lic.Ac. MBAcC, Dip PTST, Dip Reflex

Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing properties and improve its function. This is done by inserting sterilized, stainless-steel needles these are only used once and are as fine as a human hair. The needles are inserted into specific points located near or on the surface of the skin, which have the ability to alter various biochemical and physiological conditions in order to treat a wide variety of illnesses.

When stimulating specific acupuncture points, which are related to different organs in the body, these points do not necessarily have to be close to the organ that I am treating or the problems you are experiencing. For example, although you may suffer from headaches, needles may be inserted in your foot or hand. There are around 500 acupuncture points on the body. The average number of needles I use is ten for each treatment. During a course of treatments, it is usual for different points to be selected as your condition changes throughout treatment.
When treating I may supplement needle treatment with the herb moxa, this is used to warm acupuncture points, which encourages the body's energy to flow smoothly. I may use other methods to stimulate acupuncture points these include electro-acupuncture, cupping, and massage.

What to expect on your first treatment

During your first session of acupuncture, you will receive a full consultation to establish your general health in order to identify the underlying patterns of disharmony to enable me to give you the most effective treatment.
I will ask you about your current symptoms, medical history, family medical history, diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns, and emotional state. This information determines the likely root cause of your problems, and then I am able to select the most appropriate treatment for you.

What does it feel like?

The needles are fine and solid, not hollow. When the needle is inserted, you will probably experience a sensation of tingling or dull ache. Needles are inserted for up to thirty minutes, depending on the effect of treatment required. During your treatment, it is common for you to experience a heaviness sensation of the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation.

Diagnosing using Tongue & Pulse.

The diagnosing process of acupuncture is taking the pulses and looking at your tongue, which gives me an indication of your physical health. The pulses are taken on both wrists, these are related to different organs in your body, and I will be noting their quality, rhythm, speeds and strength. When looking at the tongue I will be looking at the colour, coating, cracks, shape and wet/dryness, this shows me of any imbalances in the organs. When I have established, which organs are out of balance then I am able to treat the connecting channels to adjust their imbalances this will aid the smooth flow of qi. The treatment will boost your overall energy, vitality and help to relieve your pain, also many people find that it can improve your sleep pattern, and give an enhanced sense of overall wellbeing.


What clothing to wear

For your treatment, it would be helpful to wear loose, comfortable clothing enabling easy access to acupuncturist points on your torso as well as on your arms and legs.

For more information, you can telephone(07957 241 278)or E-Mail me(click on link above)I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

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