Mr. Y J Wang- Experienced Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner
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With over 30 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese
Herbal Medicine, Mr. Y J Wang specializes in the treatment of
infertility, chronic fatigue syndromes (CFS), chronic pain,
hormonal imbalance and IBS.
Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain points on the body.
It is a complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). This means that acupuncture is different in important ways from treatments that are part of conventional western medicine. Unlike conventional treatments, the use of acupuncture is not always based on scientific evidence.
Theory
Acupuncture is based on the belief that an energy, or 'life force', flows through the body in channels called meridians. This life force is known as Qi (pronounced 'chee'). Practitioners who adhere to traditional beliefs about acupuncture believe that when Qi cannot flow freely through the body, this can cause illness. They also believe that acupuncture can restore the flow of Qi, and so restore health.
Uses
Practitioners called acupuncturists use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions. It is often used to treat pain conditions such as headache, lower back pain and dental pain, but is also commonly used against conditions ranging from infertility to anxiety and asthma.
Common uses of acupuncture
There is no one health condition or set of conditions that acupuncture is meant to treat. Instead, acupuncturists use the treatment for an extremely wide range of health conditions.
The use of acupuncture is not always based on scientific evidence. This means that practitioners may use acupuncture to treat a certain health condition, even though there have not been scientific trials showing that acupuncture works for that condition.
Sometimes, patients combine acupuncture with conventional treatments that have been prescribed by a GP or hospital consultant.
NICE recommended uses
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines to the NHS on use of treatments and care of patients. Currently, NICE recommends that acupuncture is considered as a treatment option for one condition:
lower back pain
Other common uses
Acupuncture is often used to treat musculoskeletal conditions (of the bones and muscles) and pain conditions, including:
headache and migraine
chronic pain, including neck and back pain
joint pain
dental pain
post-operative pain
Many acupuncturists use acupuncture to treat a far wider range of conditions, including:
post-operative nausea and vomiting
allergies, including hay fever and eczema
fatigue
depression and anxiety
digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
infertility and menstrual disorders
insomnia
Treatment Fees
Home visit
available
Consultation fee charged at first appointment - £20
Acupuncture treatments (30-40min) - £35
Fertility Acupuncture Treatments (45min-60min) - £45
(length of appointments are a guide, and may vary)
Herbal medicines may be prescribed according to the health condition of the patient.
- (cost of medicine may vary)
Book an appointment
Please telephone Dermacia Pharmacy at 020 7359 1126 to book an appointment.
