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.
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 holistic approach to health based on over 2000 years of developments and refinements in the Far East. It is a system of healing which focuses on improving the overall well being of a person, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. Acupuncture emphasizes the importance of both physical and emotional health.
Although it is fascinating to know that acupuncture has evolved over thousands of years, all that is eclipsed by how useful this style of medicine is proving to be now, in the present day. Because of its ingenious practical application, people from all walks of life are turning to acupuncture to find solutions to both physical and emotional conditions. There is good, old-fashioned common sense running through the theory and practice of acupuncture, based on natural patterns.
Bristol Acupuncture Practice combine skill with experience, for relaxing and effective treatment. They have broad and varied experience, having worked in acupuncture clinics for The Big Issue, The Terrence Higgins Trust, and for the staff of the NHS, Education Department and Social Services. We have 3 clinics in Bristol, all with easy parking, so there's probably a clinic near to you.
Some people turn to acupuncture for help with a specific symptom or condition. Others choose to have treatment to help maintain good health, as a preventive measure, or to improve their general sense of wellbeing. Traditional acupuncture aims to treat the whole person rather than specific symptoms in isolation. Acupuncture works to help maintain your body's balance. It involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to regulate the flow of Qi.
Sam May, BSc, LicAc, MBAcC runs acupuncture clinics in Bristol (Clifton/Cotham) and Stroud, combining the practice of Five Element Acupuncture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and auricular acupuncture. Sam also teaches Qi Gong and meditation in the Bristol area. Five Element Acupuncture is a powerful method for healing body, mind and spirit through subtle energetic rebalancing. This form of acupuncture is documented in Chinese medical classics from as early as 200BC.
Tom is a member of the British Acupuncture Council working in Bristol, with over a decade of experience in treating a wide variety of conditions. He uses a holistic approach to achieve the best results possible for his patients, including tailored dietary and lifestyle advice. There is no obligation to book anything beyond this, and where appropriate Tom will offer some advice that you can put into action yourself.
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.
Kim Kakebe began her training at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading in 2004. She gained a BSc (Hons) degree studying Five-Element and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) styles of acupuncture in 2008. By stimulating acupuncture points, Kim is able to help your body reestablish a natural balance.