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Wetherby Clinic
Based in Wetherby Market Place within Wetherby Holistic Health.
The entrance to our clinic is located between Timpson's and Country Blinds, Curtains And Awnings. Look for the Wetherby Holistic Health sign & press the "Second Floor" buzzer to be let in.
You can locate us using the What3words app at ///paddocks.blankets.mysteries
Malton Clinic
Based in the centre of Malton at “The Clinic” on Newbiggin.
You can locate us using the What3words app at ///recap.impulsive.mercy
Further Information
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Payments are taken at the end of the treatment. You can pay be either cash or card.
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We ask for 24 hrs notice for to reschedule or cancel appointments, otherwise the full fee is payable. You will receive both an email and a text message reminder before your appointment.
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Yes we do accept block bookings. Payments are made upfront for a set number of treatments and can save you some money. Block bookings are non-refundable but may be transferable to other therapies offered. Please ask for more details.
FAQs
What should I wear?
Please wear loose fitting clothes that easily roll up to your elbow and knees. Alternatively you may wish to bring a pair of shorts to change into.
Will it hurt?
Acupuncture needles are extremely fine, so much so that often you won’t even feel them being inserted at all. Some people report a sensation like an energy surge after the insertion of the needle. This is usually short-lived and not painful. If any needles do cause an unpleasant sensation, they can be immediately removed or repositioned.
Do I need to prepare for my appointment?
Before your initial consultation you will be asked to complete an online form. This is important so that we have more time for treatment during your session.
To avoid the possibility of any potential light-headedness, we ask that you try avoid coming to clinic with either an empty stomach or straight after eating a heavy meal.
Will it interfere with my medical treatment?
Acupuncture is regularly used alongside western medical treatment without negative interference. However, it is important that you tell your practitioner what other forms of treatment you are receiving.
Any medical advice must be sought from a medical professional.
Is it safe?
Your safety is of the highest concern to us and we adhere to rigorous industry standards upheld by the British Acupuncture Council.
Acupuncture is generally very safe with serious side effects being very rare at less than one per 10,000 treatments. All needles used are single-use, sterile, disposable needles. Occasionally some people may feel light headed or tired after treatment and their can be bruising after a needle has been removed but this does not happen often or to every patient.
Where do the needles go?
Needles are placed at specific acupuncture points on the body depending on the specific condition being treated. Common locations for the needles to be placed include the arms, legs, back, abdomen, head and ears.
What is the difference between Chinese & Western Acupuncture
Western acupuncture, also known as dry needling or medical acupuncture may be practised by GPs, nurses, midwives osteopaths and physiotherapists.
It uses the needling technique of acupuncture but without the application of Chinese Medicinal Theory.
When you choose a British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) accredited Acupuncturist you are choosing a therapist who has a deep understanding of the practice, safety and theory of Traditional Acupuncture and has completed roughly 3600+ hours of training, including the practical application in a fully supervised clinic.
In comparison, some basic Western acupuncture courses are much shorter, and in some instances can be completed in just 32 hours without any clinical supervision.