Acupuncture in Bristol

Roland offers Acupuncture in Bristol & Bath.

I am a Bristol based acupuncturist with over 11 years experience helping a variety of clients with a wide range of issues, from Migraines and headaches, to emotional disorders and fertility treatments. I offer Traditional Acupuncture in Bristol & Bath, which is a safe and effective method for treating over 100 common conditions (World Health Organisation).

What Does Acupuncture Treat?

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Infertility
• Migraines
• Musculo-skeletal disorders
• Gynaecological disorders
• Pain management

I am an experienced practitioner, who treats all of the above, and specialises in migraines, musculoskeletal disorders, stress, anxiety and depression, often using acupuncture techniques in Bristol & Bath.

Are Stress & Anxiety Affecting Your Fertility, Or Contributing to Migraines And Headaches?

Often, physical and energetic imbalances can result from emotional turmoil and stress. When in a stressed or anxious state our Qi (energy) begins to stagnate, affecting its flow and thereby inhibiting the body’s ability to function optimally, a condition that can be addressed with acupuncture services in the Bristol & Bath area.

Treatment can help to rebalance your energy and reduce stress and anxiety, thereby improving organ function, balancing the endocrine system, and increasing the potential to conceive. Continuing sessions after conception also helps to improve the likelihood of a pregnancy reaching full term. Similarly Acupuncture can help to relieve Migraines and headaches by regulating the flow of energy, thereby reducing pain.

I am also trained in a variety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies, such as:

• Cupping;
• Gua Sha;
• Moxibustion;
• Tui Na Massage;
• Tai Chi and Qi gong, which complements acupuncture therapies in Bristol & Bath.

 These can be used in conjunction with acupuncture, for a diverse range of conditions. Find out more about acupuncture’s uses and benefits here.

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Where to find us

Roland offers Acupuncture in Bristol & Bath and I am available for home visits, and you can find me at the following locations:

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What is Acupuncture? How Does It Work?

Traditional acupuncture is a holistic medicine, meaning that each patient is treated as an individual: a unique person. See ‘What to Expect’ below for more information on how I will assess you and your needs.

Through the use of ultra-fine sterile needles on specific energetic points, acupuncture helps to regulate the vital energy or Qi (pronounced chee) in the body, thereby helping to restore the body’s natural homeostatic balance.

In Chinese Medicine it is believed that pain and disease occur when the body’s Qi has been hindered.  This can be due to mental or emotional causes, as well as physical injury or infection.  Through the use of needles the body’s Qi can begin to flow freely again, thereby helping to restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium.

Recent research involving MRI scans shows that acupuncture triggers the brain to begin the healing process by calming the central nervous system, regulating hormones and releasing endorphins.

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What to Expect

Your First Session

During your first treatment you will have the opportunity to talk about your needs. This session lasts up to 90 minutes and includes a detailed medical history, physical examination and your first acupuncture treatment. Please bring details of any medication you are taking.

The details of your consultation and any and all treatment are both strictly confidential.

Subsequent Sessions

All follow up appointments will last approximately 45-55 minutes. During the early stages of treatment it is suggested to have 1-3 weekly treatments for a short period of time, depending on the severity of the condition. As treatment progresses, the sessions are spaced out more.

Acupuncture Needles

The needles used are very fine, solid and are made of high quality stainless steel. They are individually packaged and sterilised. Insertion of the needles is painless. Once a needle has been inserted patients may feel a dull ache or tingling sensation.

How to Prepare for Acupuncture

It is best to have eaten a small amount of food prior to your treatment. Please wear looser fitting garments to maximise comfort levels and to help me when inserting needles, although a gown is available if needed.

After your Treatment

Please avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol, and try to relax as much as possible for the rest of that day.

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