FAQ’s

Acupuncture is a branch of traditional medicine that has been practised in China and the Far East for thousands of years. It has been developed, tested, researched and refined over this time into a treatment option accessed by increasing numbers of patients in the West. You can read more here.

Your initial visit will take around an hour and a half to two hours. It consists of a personal and medical consultation covering your family history, lifestyle, systems functions (e.g. sleep, appetite). Full details of your current complaint/s, any medication your are taking and any investigations that you have had will be discussed. You will also have the opportunity to share in complete confidence any concerns or troubles you may currently be dealing with.

After your consultation I will carry out a number of short non-invasive physical diagnostic tests. This may include blood pressure, temperature distribution and pulse taking. This is then followed by your first treatment. Subsequent appointments take around one hour, and include discussion of your progress and your treatment to date.

Many patients are concerned that acupuncture maybe painful. As the needles are flexible and about as thick as two human hairs there is usually only a very slight sensation as it enters the skin. Sometimes patients also feel a dull ache on the acupuncture point. This also only lasts for a few seconds and is generally not considered to be uncomfortable. In Five Element acupuncture, we use only use a small number of needles and some might not even be left in for any length of time.

Many find acupuncture relaxing and feel very calm during and after a treatment. You may also feel a little tired or sleepy so if possible, try to arrange a relatively restful and quiet day, especially for your first treatment. If, however, needles really are not for you I also offer non-invasive techniques such as acupressure, cupping, guasha and moxibustion which are effective treatment modalities in their own right.

Acupuncture is one of the safest medical treatments currently on offer in the UK. In fact in 2001, a number of studies concluded that the risk of serious adverse reaction to acupuncture is less than 1 in 10,000. Any minor side effects that do occur, such as dizziness or bruising around needle points, are infrequent, mild and self-correcting. To see more information regarding the safety of acupuncture please visit the British Acupuncture Council’s website.

This will depend on various factors, such as how long you have had your complaint for, age, underlying medical conditions and any medication your are taking. As a holistic medicine, acupuncture has a cumulative effect and most people will benefit from a course of 6–12 sessions to see a meaningful improvement.  After the initial weekly sessions treatments are spaced out and many people return for biweekly, monthly or seasonal top ups as a preventative measure. Fertility support usually requires at least 3 months of weekly or biweekly treatment. Chronic conditions may need ongoing support. Many patients continue to come for monthly or seasonal maintenance or prevention treatments.

All appointments take place at the Warwickshire Clinic of Traditional Acupuncture, located on the first floor of Unit 9A, Hatton Technology Park, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XB. A map of the clinic location can be found here.

Please note that the clinic is only accessible by one flight of stairs. If you have any mobility issues please get in touch to discuss how your attendance can be facilitated.

The clinic is usually open Tuesday to Friday:

• Tuesday: 9am – 7pm
• Wednesday: 1pm – 7pm
• Thursday: 2pm – 7pm
• Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm

I occasionally run an overflow clinic on Monday afternoons for existing patients.

Weekend appointments can be arranged for existing IVF patients, if required, to support their individual treatment timelines.

Please check out the pricing section of my website for all update-to-date treatment fees.
Payment methods: bank transfer, card or cash
Insurance cover: payment is required on the day, an invoice will be issued for claiming back

Please give at least 48 hours’ notice or you will be charged up to the full appointment fee. Appointments can be cancelled or amended online within the cancellation period. Please contact me directly for short notice changes.

You can book an appointment or a phone consultation online. If you can’t find what you are looking for or aren’t sure which appointment to book please get in touch via email to nicole@flourish-acupuncture.co.uk, I’m happy to help!

If you have further questions, please contact me and I’m more than happy to help! You can email me at nicole@flourish-acupuncture.co.uk, or send me a text message or leave a voicemail on 07920 053002.