Katy Stokes Acupuncture
Katy Stokes Acupuncture
Treatments
Acupuncture
Acupuncture works on the premise that an energy flows through the body in channels, often called meridians. This energy is known as Qi (pronounced chi). When Qi does not flow freely through the body, illness can follow. Acupuncture can remove obstructions and re-establish the flow of Qi. In doing so, it can restore the balance of health.
Acupuncture works to treat the root cause of imbalances within the body, not only the presenting symptoms. In this context, it is used to treat a wide range of health conditions.
During a consultation, a full medical history will be taken to help identify the cause of any problems or imbalances. Your pulses and tongue will be examined in order to create a detailed and accurate diagnosis enabling the acupuncturist to establish where the imbalance of Qi lies. From there a selection of points will be chosen and then very fine needles will be inserted, which will then be left in position for 20 to 30 minutes. Acupuncture is typically painless and patients often report a great sense of relaxation during and after the treatment.
For more information on acupuncture and its benefits please visit FAQs - BAcC (acupuncture.org.uk)
Facial enhancement acupuncture
On your first appointment, a consultation will take place in order to tailor a treatment that is individual to you.
As well as the facial points, points on your legs, arms and body will also be needled, these are the points that will help to balance and harmonise your inner elements.
Over the course of the treatments, you can not only expect to be looking more radiant, but you will also start to feel more balanced and happier within yourself.
For maximum results, weekly treatments for 5-6 weeks, followed by 3-4 fortnightly treatments are recommended. Monthly treatments can then be carried out in order to maintain results. Results can usually be seen after around 10 treatments, although you may notice the benefits after only 2 or 3 treatments.
Cosmetic Acupuncture can:
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Tighten pores
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Brighten eyes
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Diminish wrinkles and fine lines
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Lift the face / eyelids / jowls
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Help eradicate laughter lines around the eyes
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Improve the skin
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Help mind. body and spirit
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Strengthen your total well-being
Additional treatments
Below is a brief description of some additional therapies that may be included as part of your acupuncture treatment.
Cupping therapy
Cupping has been used in China, Egypt and the Middle East for thousands of years. It is a therapy that works by applying special cups to the skin to create a vacuum. When performed on certain points and areas, its stimulation helps break up the obstructions and restore the free flow of Qi.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a soft, wooly substance prepared from mugwort leaves, to facilitate healing.
In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to a smoother flow of Blood and Qi.
Gua Sha
According to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, your Qi must flow throughout your body smoothly so you can feel your best. When Qi becomes stagnant in certain areas, it’s believed that health problems can occur. With gua sha, a smooth-edged tool will be used to gently scrape areas of your body where there is inflammation or stagnant qi to help improve circulation and promote healing.
Gua sha can be good for musculoskeletal problems, especially major ones like tightness in the shoulders, legs and back.
Electro-acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture is the term used to refer to the application of a pulsating current to acupuncture needles. Electro-acupuncture uses two needles at a time so that the impulses can pass from one needle to the other. Several pairs of needles can be stimulated simultaneously, usually for no more than 30 minutes at a time. The vibration of the electrical current stimulates blood flow and can help to warm the muscles and ease pain
About Katy
Katy Stokes Acupuncturist Lic Ac, BSc(Hons), FEA
I originally became interested in acupuncture after having treatment myself. Acupuncture helped to improve my general health and sparked my interest in the Chinese approach to medicine.
I have trained for 3 and a half years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element Acupuncture at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, gaining a BSC (hons) and Licentiate in Acupuncture. I am also trained as a Facial Enhancement Acupuncture practitioner.
Treatment times
Monday - Friday
9:30am - 6.30pm