Release ◦ Relax ◦ Restore
Point Break Acupuncture offers a haven where you can release, relax and restore your physical and psychological well being.
Providing a wealth of experience as a healthcare professional and with specialist skills in pain management, cancer and palliative support as well as upper limb and vocational rehabilitation, Point Break Acupuncture offers an integrative approach to wellbeing.
Working together, a tailored treatment plan will enable you to regain functional independence to engage in and enjoy meaningful and important activities in your life.
The clinic is private, clean and only uses sterilised single use needles.
Why Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of healing with the use of acupuncture in China dating back 2000 years. Techniques resembling acupuncture can also be seen in the scriptures of the Ancient Egyptians and Vedas. The use of acupuncture in the West was first introduced in the 17th century with much greater interest developing in the 1970s.
Research shows that acupuncture can have a positive effect on many of the body’s systems and with simple, safe and effective treatment, the body is able to restore its natural balance.
The main aim is for you to get well and stay well, with many people reporting long term benefits such as improved immune response, increased vitality and the ability to positively influence their own health.
What is Acupuncture?
Fundamentals
The word acupuncture has Latin roots: Acus meaning needle and punctura meaning puncture. Acupuncture involves the use of very fine needles which are inserted through the skin and left in position, usually for 20-30 minutes. However, the duration and number of needles are dependent on the treatment plan and vary from person to person.
Evidenced Based
Trained and accredited in Western medical acupuncture, Lindsey was taught by the internationally renowned British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS). Offering an evidence based approach, points are chosen based on neurophysiological principles where needling of specific acupuncture points, local triggers and tender points are used.
Medical Acupuncture
By choosing a medical acupuncturist people can be assured their practitioner has a wealth of knowledge of anatomy and physiology and are able to discuss and understand any medical problems as well as the results of any medical tests and the effects of any medication.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in the skin, muscle and other tissues and can produce a variety of effects. Evidence shows it increases the release of the body’s natural painkillers, including endorphin and serotonin, in the pathways of both the spinal cord and the brain. It can help restore an overactive nervous system and it changes the way pain signals are received by the brain.
As well as offering a wide variety of benefits to the musculoskeletal system of the body, acupuncture can have positive effects on many of the body’s other systems such as the nervous, hormonal, reproductive, circulatory, digestive, urinary and respiratory systems.
What conditions respond to acupuncture?
Acupuncture is proven to be effective in the treatment of a range of painful conditions and provides relief for a wide variety of conditions such as:
- Sporting injuries
- Chronic pain such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Migraines and headaches
- Stress and anxiety
- Symptoms of cancer treatment including pain management
- Pre and post menopausal symptoms
- Fatigue and insomnia
- Allergies
- Wound healing
- Digestive disorders such as IBS and constipation
- Women’s health including menstrual, fertility and pregnancy
- Urinary conditions
Get in touch
Please contact via email (info@point-break.co.uk) or telephone (07930 138 806) to ask questions, book your initial consultation or arrange a follow-up appointment.