London City Acupuncture

Acupuncture originated in China and other far eastern cultures where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. Rooted in Taoist philosophy, the Five Element acupuncture system is over 2000 years old, yet in many ways is more applicable today than ever before. In our ever-changing world, our ability to be flexible in mental functions such as beliefs, emotions and attitudes, as well as being adaptable in our biochemistry and immunology is crucial to our health.

According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health depends on the state of the body's vital energy, or Qi. A smooth and balanced flow is associated with health, while a disrupted, obstructed or deficient flow manifests in illness. Qi can become disturbed, depleted or blocked for a number of lifestyle and environmental reasons, which often result in symptoms of pain and illness.

Acupuncture therefore works to help maintain the body's equilibrium.