As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, Katie may offer acupuncture as a form of treatment. Depending on the specific points chosen, and technique used, acupuncture can:
Relieve pain
Reduce inflammation
Improve local immune and healing responses
Improve local immune and healing responses
Acupuncture refers to a broad scope of techniques, based upon traditional Chinese medicine, involving inserting the needles to stimulate the flow of energy (or chi) through meridian channels.
Katie is fully trained and certified by the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. She will always gain your verbal and written consent prior to treatment. Acupuncture is only used as one part of a comprehensive treatment plan that also involves hands-on mobilisation, exercise and other techniques.