FAQ's

Yes, Acupuncture has been proven to be a very safe treatment.  We use sterilised single use surgical steal needles.

Practitioners at Inner Balance are highly qualified at degree level and members of British Acupuncture Council following the code of safe practice. Inner Balance is also registered with the Local Authority Environments Health.

Acupuncture does not commonly hurt, however there is some sensation to the treatment. Inserting the needles is usually painless, once the needles are inserted the practitioner may stimulate the needle gently, then the patient will normally feel a slight dull ache of tingling, this is usually not painful and subsides after a few minuets. This sensation is normal and part of the effect of acupuncture. Your practitioner will explain this on your first session.

This varies dependent on your condition and health pattern. Sometimes needles placed distally, and may not be located within the area of concern. The practitioner will still be aiming to help your health concerns, through the lens of holistic Chinese medicine. 

If there is an area that you don't want needling please let the practitioner know.

In the first treatment will consist of detailed health consultation followed by a health assessment which may involve pulse taking, postural assessment, palpation and tongue diagnoses, please refrain from cleaning or scrapping your tongue on the day of your appointment. After this the practitioner will discuss the best treatment plan for you before conducting the first treatment.

-The needles are commonly retained for 20 minutes whilst you relax. Follow up appointments consist of a short consultation and proceeded by the treatment. The practitioner may also use other complimentary techniques prior, during or after the acupuncture, this may involve any of the treatments available depending on what is best to reach your health goals. At the initial consultation we will create a personalised treatment plan. 

Please keep the practitioner updated with any health concerns, doctors appointments, operations and changes in medication.

This varies for each patient as every situation and person is different. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine works often works cumulatively,  multiple treatments can be more effective to achieve long lasting health and wellness.  Some patients feel a great improvement after just one treatment whereas other it will take longer.

For Fertility Acupuncture time scales depend on your situation and different treatment plans are recommended, please feel free to contact us for further information or book a free discovery call.

-Please attend your session wearing loose fitting clothing you can easily roll up.
-Make sure you have eaten something that day and avoid drinking alcohol before the treatment.
-Let us know if your feeling unwell or have an infectious illness.
-Please arrive on time, early arrival's the practitioner may be with another patient and therefore please wait outside until your appointment time,  late arrivals will mean reduced treatment time or treated as no attendance which is occurs charged. Please let us know ASAP if your running late for your appointment,

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-Please drink plenty of water after the treatment and stay warm.
-Avoid heavy exercise, saunas and cold water plunges.

-The acupuncture treatment may make your feel a little tired or energised, everyone is different.
-Sometimes at the removal of the needle there can be some slight bleeding or a small bruise, this is usually tiny and nothing to be concerned about.

-Cupping and Gua sha may leave a bruising or discoloration of the skin, this is part of the treatment called 'sha' and is not painful. 

-Sometimes in the healing journey symptoms may get a little worse before getting better, this is part of the bodies natural healing processes.

-full after care advise will be provided