Bookham Acupuncture

Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture (Facial Revitalisation), Tui Na (Chinese Remedial Massage)

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a tried and tested system of complementary medicine. The Chinese and other eastern cultures have been using acupuncture for over two thousand years to restore, promote and maintain good health.

According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our physical and emotional well-being is dependent on the balanced flow of energy, otherwise known as 'qi' through the body. When the flow of 'qi' becomes stuck or unbalanced it can lead to ill health.

Through the insertion of ultra fine needles into specific points along these channels of energy, acupuncture can stimulate the body's own healing response by removing any blockages and helping to restore its natural balance.

Nowadays more and more people are turning to acupuncture as a safe, natural medicine to treat long standing conditions or where conventional treatments have not helped.

Acupuncture is now widely used and accepted all over the world and in the UK there are currently over 3000 qualified acupuncturists registered with the British Acupuncture Council.

Becky Hale LicAc, BSc (Hons), Dip Tui Na, MBAcC, DHP

I trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading for nearly 4 years. The acupuncture degree course is validated by Kingston University and accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB).

I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and abide by a code of ethics which maintains high standards of education, discipline and practice. I am covered by full public indemnity and liability insurance.

I practice a style of acupuncture which integrates two complementary forms:
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which initially concentrates on physical signs and symptoms.
• Five Element Acupuncture, which approaches healing from an emotional and spiritual perspective.

Alongside acupuncture I also use Tui Na (Chinese Remedial Massage), Cosmetic Acupuncture (Facial Revitalisation) and Chinese Dietary Therapy in order to help patients regain good health. I also have extensive training in Hypnotherapy.

Tui Na (Chinese Remedial Massage)

Tui Na (pronounced Twee Na) is a massage therapy and, like acupuncture, has been used in China for over 2500 years. Tui Na is extremely effective at treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and is an effective intervention for disc problems, frozen shoulder, sciatica, whiplash, back pain and joint pain. It is also useful in balancing the overall energy of the body and can treat a similar range of conditions as acupuncture. Tui Na is a valid alternative for conditions that might otherwise be treated with prescription drugs or by osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists. It is usually administered through light clothing.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

I also have extensive training in cosmetic acupuncture. Cosmetic acupuncture, otherwise known as ‘Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture’ is a new introduction in the West, and offers a natural alternative to surgery offering a painless, non surgical method of reducing the signs of the ageing process. Very fine needles are inserted into particular areas of the face and body according to the individual’s needs. Acupressure (gentle massage around the face) is incorporated into the treatment to further enhance the circulation and muscle tone.