Dyke Road Clinic
 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of a comprehensive system of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been practised for around 3,500 years. Chinese Medicine views the body as an energetic organism and believes that optimal physical and mental health is determined by the flow of energy or ‘Qi’ throughout the body.

Illness occurs when there is an imbalance or blockage of Qi in the body. This can arise due to a number of factors including stress, diet, infections, trauma, climate and emotional states. In acupuncture, diagnosis and treatment are aimed at identifying any imbalance and correcting it.

 

Your first treatment

At your first treatment, an in-depth case history will be taken. You will be asked about your current symptoms, any treatments you have received so far, your medical history, lifestyle and diet. You will also be given a physical examination. Based on the diagnosis, the appropriate acupuncture points will be selected. Treatment will be given involving the insertion of extremely fine, sterile disposable needles into points along the energy pathways, (also called meridians) in the body.

Dyke Road Clinic Acupuncturists

Steve Guthrie  BAc MBAcC

Steve has a long-established reputation as an acupuncturist. He is also Director of the Children’s Clinic at Dolphin House. He brings to acupuncture a contemporary interpretation to help clients understand themselves and their health. He has taught acupuncture, held the Chair of his professional body and sat on the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board.

Treatment fees:

Initial Treatment: Adult - £50.00 60 mins Child - £35.00 40/60 mins
Follow on treatments: Adult - £40.00 30 mins Child - £25.00 20/30 mins

To book an appointment, call 01273 561844/5

 

Elaine Cook Dip. Ac MBAcC

Elaine graduated from The London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1992. She has practised in Brighton and Hove since then. She treats a wide range of male and female health conditions as well as having considerable experience in ante-natal and post-natal care. In recent years she has begun to specialise in fertility problems and support for couples embarking on assisted fertility programmes. She also has a particular interest in diet from a Chinese and Western perspective.

Treatment fees:

Initial Treatment: Adult - £50.00 60 mins
Follow on treatments: Adult - £37.00 40 mins

To book an appointment, call 01273 561844/5

 

Pippa Hancock BSc (Hons) MBAcC

Pippa trained in acupuncture on a 3-year full time degree course at the University of Westminster in London (formerly London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine) gaining a BSc (Hons).  She works in both East and West Sussex and has experience of treating a very wide range of conditions.  She is a member of B.A.B.E. (Brighton Acupuncture for Birth Experience), a team of professional acupuncturists with a common interest in enhancing the birth experience using the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.  Pippa has given talks to the general public on acupuncture and regularly attends post-graduate courses to enhance and broaden her knowledge. She also does home visits for people who are not mobile and so are unable to come to the clinic.

Treatment fees:

Initial Treatment: Adult - £45.00 60 mins
Follow on treatments: Adult - £35.00 40 mins

To book an appointment, call 01273 561844/5

 

Barbara Bishop BSc (Hons) MBAcC

Barbara studied Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture BSc (Hons) at the University of Westminster. Barbara treats a full range of conditions, and has completed specialist post graduate training in: Pregnancy and childbirth; stroke rehabilitation; sports injuries; facial revitalisation; and auricular acupuncture. Barbara is also trained in Tui’na (Chinese Massage), and Therapeutic Massage (ITEC diploma), and has been involved in supporting the Dolphin House children’s complementary medicine clinic by performing clinical audit and research work. She has her own website at: www.bishopacupuncture.co.uk

Treatment fees:

Initial Treatment: Adult - £38.00 60 mins
Follow on treatments: Adult - £30.00 45 mins

To book an appointment, call 01273 561844/5