Having worked for many years both in the NHS and private sector, Karen's deep understanding of the benefits of an integrated approach to care has culminated in her fulfilling her vision by setting up York House. Karen has brought together a team of professional therapists, doctors, nurses and complementary practitioners to offer the highest quality of care all under one roof.
We provide high quality acupuncture treatment at affordable rates. We are able to do this because we run what is called a multibed clinic. This means that for all subsequent treatments we see patients at 20 minute intervals and then allow you to relax with your needles in while we see the next patient. This allows us to pass the cost savings on to you the patient. While you are relaxing with your needles, each patient is given a bell with which you can call your acupuncturist at any time.
Acupuncture is an ancient form of medicine with increasing scientific research supporting its beneficial use. Acupuncture concentrates on helping the body healing itself by using points unique to you, specific to what you need. A full case history including information regarding your health condition, lifestyle, diet and history will be taken lasting for up to two hours.
Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that promotes natural healing of the body. The science and art of acupuncture involves insertion of fine needles into specific points along meridians, or channels, of the body to stimulate the nervous system, which then activates mechanisms which bring about balance and healing within the body. Acupuncture is a great way of getting well and helps maintain good health enabling you to stay well.
Chinese medicine is the longest continuous medical system known to man. By the end of the Tang dynasty in the 10th century, five centuries before the birth of Western medicine, the Chinese had already developed a highly comprehensive body of medical knowledge and methods, many of which were far in advance of the West.
As a graduate of the internationally renown College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading I have dedicated four years to study the two classic styles of Chinese Medicine - TCM and Five Element Acupuncture. I am a mother of two girls and passionate about promoting women's health and physical-emotional wellbeing. My special medical interests are gynaecological disorders, male and female infertility and healthy pregnancy.
The Culm Valley Natural Health Practice is a complementary therapy practice based at the Culm Valley Centre for Integrated Health in Cullompton, Devon. It provides a range of natural therapies in clean and comfortable rooms, ideal for effective treatment. Working as a complement to the medical centre, in an innovative and forward thinking initiative, the Natural Health Practice offers Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Counselling, Massage, Podiatry and Osteopathy as well as a range of other therapies.
I have practised 5 Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1998, when I graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. My initial enquiry into acupuncture and other healing methods stemmed from travels through Asia, where holistic medicine is incorporated into daily life. On my return to the UK, I trained and subsequently worked as an acupuncturist, as well as in the field of nutrition and in personal development.
Ah, time for the dreaded personal profile, there's nothing worse than having to talk about yourself. Well, I used to work in advertising (boo hiss I hear you say), in big agencies in London, whilst mis spending my youth in the most extravagent, and at the time, enjoyable ways. I met my wife, who had a wonderful calming effect, and we settled down to start a family, and have 2 amazing kids, Monty & India.
Sarah has been practising Traditional Chinese Medicine for 20 years since studying at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, going on to practice, Chinese Massage, Buqi Healing and Tai Chi - which she teaches in the Bristol area.