Acupuncture can safely be used alongside conventional medicine for both acute and chronic conditions. Research and clinical experience shows that acupuncture can be effective for the conditions listed below plus many others.

If you wish to discuss your specific needs, a free 20-minute consultation can be arranged. This will give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Please call 07786 950300 for a convenient appointment or contact me by email at persis@welldragon.co.uk.

Circulatory disorders:
High or low blood pressure, oedema, palpitations, poor circulation, recovery from stroke, varicose veins.

Digestive disorders:
Crohn's disease, colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, diverticulitis, heartburn, indigestion, gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, stomach ulcers, vomiting.

Emotional & mental or stress related conditions:
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, insomnia, panic attacks, stress.

Endocrine disorders:
Diabetes, hyper or hypo thyroid.

Genito-urinary disorders:
Incontinence, cystitis, impotence, uterine prolapse, haemorrhoids, urinary dysfunction.

Gynaecological & Reproductive:
Endometriosis, fibroids, frequent miscarriage, heavy periods, infertility, irregular periods, menopausal symptoms, painful periods, PMS, scanty periods.

Muscular-skeletal and Pain:
Arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel, chronic fatigue, frozen neck/shoulder, gout, headaches, migraine, neck pain, non-specific aches and pains, rheumatism, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), tennis elbow.

Neurological disorders:
Bell's palsy, epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia.

Pregnancy Management:
Breech presentation, inducing labour (full term), morning sickness, nausea, postnatal depression.

Sensory and Respiratory disorders:
Allergies, asthma, blurry vision, breathlessness, bronchitis, chronic catarrh, coughs, common colds and flu, deafness, dry eyes, headaches, hayfever, nosebleeds, otitis media, rhinitis, sinusitis, sore throat, tinnitus, tonsillitis.

Skin conditions:
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, uticaria.

Other conditions:
Supporting the immune system during and after conventional treatments such as surgery or chemotherapy, addiction to smoking, drugs, alcohol and certain foods.