Ivan Martinez
TOP QUESTIONS
PRICES
Acupuncture:
Initial consultation (Treatment included) 1hour 15minutes £70
Follow-ups 1hour £60
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Tuina:
Initial consultation (Treatment included)
1hour 15minutes £70
Follow-ups 1hour £60
45minutes £45
ARE THE NEEDLES REUSED?
No. The needles are single-use, sterile, disposable needles.
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE? DOES IT HURT?
Although acupuncture does not hurt, there is some sensation associated with it. The needles are so fine that it is usually little or no discomfort upon insertion. Once the acupuncture point is arrived at, most people experience what they describe as a tingling sensation or a dull ache. This often leaves people feeling very relaxed and at ease for the duration of treatment.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Although every individual can react differently to treatment, acupuncture is a very safe treatment modality with very few side effects: Mild pain where the needles insert into the skin, slight bruising where the needles insert into the skin, mild tiredness, and slight nausea. Any side effects that do occur are usually mild and self-correcting.
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After having acupuncture for the first time it is quite common to feel a little tired or light-headed directly after treatment. This is a perfectly normal treatment reaction and it is nothing to be concerned about. It is best to stay hydrated with water and refrain from vigorous activity and alcohol for several hours post-treatment.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST TREATMENT?
When coming to your first appointment please bring with you details of any medication, health history, and any other relevant information. Dress comfortably – if you want to bring shorts, a bikini or similar to change into please do, anyway I will offer you a medical gown
HOW MANY VISITS?
This is one of the most often-asked questions: "If I have acupuncture, how many sessions will I need?" And there is no clear answer because it all depends on a number of factors, such as how long you have had the problem, how severe it is and perhaps most importantly how you as an individual respond to acupuncture treatments. Your acupuncturist will discuss with you his approach for treating you (your Treatment Plan) and will try to give you his best 'guesstimate' on the number of treatments you may require. But you should be prepared to commit to come along for a number of sessions.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
A diagnosis is based upon a full case history and so your first consultation and treatment will last 75 minutes. You will be asked about your current symptoms, the treatment you have already received, details of your medical history, diet, digestion, sleeping patterns, emotional state and what you would like to achieve from treatment. Subsequent treatments are up to an hour and are all uniquely tailored to you and your response to previous treatment.
During treatment needles are inserted either for a second or two or left in place for up to 20 minutes depending on the desired effect. When coming to your first appointment please bring with you details of any medication, health history, and any other relevant information. Dress comfortably – if you want to bring shorts, bikini or similar to change into please do, anyway I will offer you a medical gown.
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Tuina treatments have a consultation + treatment will also last 75minutes, the consultation have the same questions as acupuncture treatments and the follow-up treatments last 60minutes or 45minutes.
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