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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Traditional acupunctureis based on the principle that the health of the body and mind is dependent on the appropriate functioning of the energy systems that connect with and support every part of us. Acupuncture is used to tune these energy systems in order to bring about beneficial changes in health. Treatment is aimed at both the cause of disease as well as the symptoms.
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.
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.
Cynthia is a practitioner, mentor and supervisor ensuring that she continues to remain in touch with many aspects of the Acupuncture World. Cynthia, initially studied 5 Element Acupuncture at the College of Traditional Acupuncture Leamington Spa and continued her professional training by studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and the Integration of the two acupuncture disciplines at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading.