Mark Riley

How Acupuncture works

Very fine needles are used to stimulate a patient's own energy at points situated along energy pathways, called meridians.

The meridians run up and down the body, connecting different parts of the body with one another. The needle may therefore be inserted somewhere else along the meridian, rather than near the site of pain.

The insertion of the needles into acupuncture points, which relate to particular emotions and organs of the body, balances the energies of mind, body and spirit, so that chi flows smoothly, and activates the healing process.

The History of Acupuncture

The Chinese and other Eastern peoples have been using acupuncture to restore, promote and maintain good health for about 3,000 years. Stone needles were originally used, and later bronze, gold and silver needles. The first medical account of acupuncture was 'The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' which dates from about 300 BC. Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist philosophy of change, growth, balance and harmony, and this text outlines the principles of natural law and the movements of life - yin and yang, the Five Elements, the organ system and the meridian network along which acupuncture points are located.

There are different traditions of acupuncture, all with their origins in the Far East and all to a greater or lesser extent taking as their source ancient Chinese texts and practice. Together they form an unbroken line of tradition going back at least 3,000 years and representing an awesome body of knowledge about the human being in health and ill-health.

The discipline of Five Element acupuncture is based upon the teachings of J R Worsley, who was among the first to introduce acupuncture to this country. He is the founder of acupuncture colleges here and in the United States.

If you have any questions you would like to ask, or a treatment you would like to enquire about then call one of our Southend clinic's. 01702 258101 or 07885 224 669 or Email: acu.markriley@yahoo.co.uk

Locations

Both our clinic's are based in the Southend area. If you are living in any of the following area's, then we are only a short distance away. Rochford, Sutton, Hockley, Hawkwell, Eastwood, Leigh on sea, Thorpe bay, Shoeburyness, Wakering, Foulness, Ashingdon, Hullbridge, Rawreth, Thundersley, Benfleet, Hadleigh & Canvey island.