Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Matthew Baguley MBAcC, BSc(Hons)
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Matthew has a weekly clinic each Friday afternoon.
www.baguleytcmacupuncture.co.uk
Jacqueline White BSc(Hons), MFHT Jacqueline is currently taking a sabbatical.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Jacqueline has a weekly clinic each Wednesday afternoon.
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Who is your Acupuncturist?
Matthew Baguley graduated from the University of Lincoln, where he achieved a BSc(Hons) in Acupuncture, excelling in his clinical studies. He is a fully accredited member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). His studies at the University of Lincoln included a range of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques such as Tui Na and Gua Sha, types of Chinese massage, cupping, moxibustion, TDP heat lamp therapy and electro-acupuncture stimulation, not to mention acupuncture itself.
He is not only a keen and passionate practitioner of TCM, but also enjoys studying a wide range of Eastern philosophies, particulary Taoism, which is the main foundation that TCM is based upon. He draws upon the classical Chinese Medicine texts for knowledge and inspiration in his practice.
Matthew is also learning to read, write and speak Chinese, alongside continuing to study Chinese Medicine in order to constantly improve his clinical skills.
Jacqueline White has extensive clinical experience and holds a First Class BSc(Hons) in Acupuncture from the University of Lincoln. She has professional training and experience in a variety of other TCM therapies including Acupressure Massage, Cupping and Moxibustion.
Jacqueline has treated many patients with a wide variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, infertility, PMS, menopausal hot flushes, IBS, colitis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, arthritis, sciatica, back pain, tennis elbow, neck pain, headaches, migraines, tiredness, insomnia.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine dating back over 2,000 years. It is a non-invasive form of treatment in which fine needles are inserted into points on channels that the bodies energy, or QI, flow through. By doing this, the acupuncturist is able to affect the QI and harmonise the body, encouraging the body to heal itself.
Acupuncture can treat a wide range of physical, emotional and mental disorders such as:
♦ Back pain
♦ Musculoskeletal disorders
♦ Sports injury
♦ Digestive problems
♦ Asthma
♦ Hay fever
♦ Infertility
♦ Menstrual and gynaecological problems
♦ Migraine
♦ Low energy levels
♦ Insomnia
♦ Anxiety
♦ Stress
♦ Depression
What will happen during treatment?
During the first treatment an in-depth assessment of your symptoms, current state of health and medical history will be carried out, alongisde observation of your pulse and tongue, and a physical examination will be carried out if needed. This is used to create a holistic view of you and your body in order to establish a Chinese Medicine diagnosis. This will be followed by your first treatment.
Follow-up appointments will begin with a brief review of how your symptoms have progressed since the last treatment and observation of your pulse and tongue. The rest of your appointment will be taken up by treatment.
Acupuncture treatment consists of inserting fine needles into acupuncture points that are usually located on the lower legs or arms, although some treatments require needles to be inserted into the torso. Practitioners' techniques do differ and Jacqueline often inserts needles in the back, scalp and abdomen as well as the arms and legs. Needles are left in place for 15-20 minutes and most people feel deeply relaxed during this time. Other techniques such as cupping, moxibustion, or massage may be used depending on your condition.