Acupuncture

The endorsement of acupuncture by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) for back pain, signals it's acceptance by orthodox medicine.  There are numerous one day and weekend courses teaching basic needling, usually for simple pain problems.

By contrast, members of the British Acupuncture Council will usually have trained for four years, and treat a wide range of conditions using a therapy refined over two millennia.

A person may have many different symptoms, and a good acupuncurist will often see the imbalance which links them. Treating this root will stimulate the body to restore physical, mental and emotional balance.

Gordon was lucky enough to train on the first European full-time course, at the International College of Oriental Medicine from 1976 to 1979. His first teachers included JD van Buren, Giovanni Maciocia, Peter Deadman and Julian Scott. The material ranged from TCM to Five Elements, with Stems and Branches, Korean and Japanese acupuncture.

Your body has it's own healing potential and will often get on with the job if it is allowed to. This means that treatment can usually be gentle, with fine needles and minimal stimulation.

Gordon's Integrated Acupuncture synthesizes several acupuncture styles and includes other therapies (particularly massage, palm healing, acupressure and mobilization). This integrated approach usually means fewer treatments and less expense.

Gordon works in Tunbridge Wells and Headcorn

At the Tunbridge Wells clinic the usual fee for a one hour consultation and treatment is £50.

Follow-ups are £45 and usually last 40 minutes.

Payment by cheque, cash or BACS transfer.

The Headcorn clinic fees are £45 for the initial visit and £40 for follow-ups.