HELEN ROBERTSON
(MBAcC MRCHM Dip TCM) has worked as an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and masseur for over 10 years. She was assistant lecturer in massage and anatomy at the University of Westminster (1999-2001). She obtained a diploma in Tui Na (Chinese massage) in 2005. She is highly experienced in many areas of health care including, skin conditions, women’s health, mental health and pain control. She is the Director of Belsize Health.

LYNN OSBORNE (Lic Ac Nan Jing MBAcC MBAOT SROT)
has been practising Chinese medicine since 1984 and has run a successful general practice specializing in women's mental and gynaecological health with a particular emphasis on infertility. 

Lynn has also taught and lectured on integrating daoist techniques with rehabilitation, focusing on the spiritual and emotional causes of disease

 
 

 

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a safe and effective natural therapy that is used to heal illness, prevent disease and improve well-being. Very fine needles are inserted into specific points in the body, where they are gently stimulated to trigger the body's natural healing response. Acupuncture affects the body's psychological and physiological functions to treat many different conditions.

According to traditional acupuncture theory, there are twelve energy channels running vertically along the length of the human body, each one linking to a specific organ. Acupuncture therapy stimulates and harmonizes energy flow in these channels to influence the health of both body and mind.

Research has shown that acupuncture influences both the central and peripheral nervous systems and that it stimulates physiological changes in the brain and the release of hormones. Evidence from clinical trials suggests that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of many conditions including: pain relief (headaches, sports injury, osteoarthritis), gynaecological conditions, morning sickness menopausal symptoms, stroke recovery, anxiety and depression.
Our acupuncturists are always happy to discuss whether or not a particular health problem is likely to respond to treatment. The list below covers conditions we most frequently treat:

  • Addiction problems
  • Allergies: hay fever, food allergies
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Bladder infections and chronic cystitis
  • Digestive problems: Chrones disease, Ulcerative colitis, IBS, constipation
  • Fertility and natural family planning
  • Immune system disease: ME, auto immune conditions
  • Insomnia
  • Low energy and depression
  • Menstrual problems: PMS, irregular and painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids and infertility
  •  Menopausal symptoms: hot flushes, mood swings and fatigue
  • Pain and discomfort: joint and muscle pain, headaches, nerve pain

Is it safe?
All members of the British Acupuncture Council must observe a code of practice, which lays down stringent standards of hygiene. These procedures have been approved by the Department of Health and provide protection against transmission of infectious diseases. It is safe to use acupuncture alongside conventional medicine.
To find out more about acupuncture go to www.acupuncture.org.uk

 

Acupuncture Facial Re-Vitalisation

Acupuncture facial re-vitalisation is a new and exciting facial treatment that revitalises the face and helps to reduce the signs of aging.

This form of treatment is derived from Chinese medicine and as such treats the underlying constitution, other symptoms and illnesses.

It is especially effective for menopausal and peri menopausal women.

Approximately 10-12 treatments are required depending on the individual’s diagnosis.

 

 

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