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Acupuncture Blackheath

Proven treatment for physical and emotional health

Welcome

My name is Oksana Kozak. The aim of this site is to give you the relevant information you need to make an informed decision about acupuncture.

I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and have worked extensively within the NHS and in private clinics.

Acupuncture can help you in many ways and for many different conditions. We are all unique, so if you have questions after reading this website please feel free to ask.

Evidence

Due to the large body of scientific evidence, the World Health Organization and many doctors now endorse acupuncture.

If you suffer from any of these conditions there is clinical evidence that acupuncture can help you:

* Backache * Stress * Headache * Irregular or painful periods * Depression * Insomnia * asthma * Infertility * Migraine * Arthritis * High blood pressure

Source – World Health Organization

Acupuncture Blackheath

Benefits

There are also added benefits. Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate endorphins and serotonin in your brain. These chemicals are responsible for a feeling of wellbeing and happiness.

I am a fully qualified TCM practitioner and a member of the British Acupuncture Council, with five years training experience both in the UK and China. I have extensive experience working with the NHS and at private clinics in the UK.

I originally trained in western medicine, completing five years at medical school in Ukraine. However during my studies I became frustrated with idea that I might know lots of information about how the body works and yet still not be able to bring a fully rounded (physical and emotional) therapeutic effect to my future patients.

I searched around and after talking to my friend’s mother, who was a teacher at the local university I found that acupuncture could be what I was looking for. I was luck enough to be introduced to an ophthalmologist, Dr Sun-Chen-Lee, who was among the few acupuncture practitioners in my town. After a few years of apprenticeship in his busy practice, I moved to London and did my acupuncture degree at the University of Westminster, followed by a post graduate degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Acupuncture Blackheath

Okasana is an liscenced acupuncturist and member of the british acupuncture council praticing in south east london. Acupuncture Blackheath Acupuncture South London

Acupuncture is widely used as an alternative method for healing many different types of illnesses, from colds and flu to respiratory disorders. The ancient Chinese medical practice involves putting pressure on specific points in the body to release tension and unblock negative ‘qi’ (or ‘vital energy’). The traditional approach involves using needles, however massage can also be used to the same effect in some cases. The technique developed in response to the notion that an individual’s ‘vital energy’ could become misaligned during illness and that by unblocking negative energy, balance and so health could be restored. There has been extensive research on the effects of acupuncture, with many positive reports showing improved symptoms for a variety of illnesses and conditions. It is believed that acupuncture can be beneficial for a wide variety of health problems, and the base of evidence is steadily growing with new research.

The cost of acupuncture can mean that many people are hesitant to try it as a means to treat illness. Some services are available through the NHS, however private treatment is favoured by those seeking immediate treatment. Private services can cost up to 60 for an initial consultation with subsequent treatments costing upwards of 40 an hour. Bigroom acupuncture in Bristol opened to provide individuals seeking treatment with a cost-effective alternative. Their service is different to others in that clients are treated simultaneously in a large open-plan space, meaning that the staff can work with more than one person at a time and keep costs down. Screens are used between treatment couches to maintain privacy for clients, and feedback for the service has been positive.

For first-time clients, an initial appointment is made to discuss treatment needs. A detailed medical history is taken from each client, who will then be given a chance to discuss their major complaint as well as any other concerns. The initial consultation lasts approximately one hour, with follow-up appointments at around 40 minutes. All Bigroom practitioners are registered with the British Acupuncture Council, with several of the practitioners in Bristol also owning private practices. Clients can request a male or female practitioner, who can administer each session for the duration of treatment.

An open-plan approach to treatment may seem daunting to people trying acupuncture for the first time. However, customers have been very satisfied with the service given by Bigroom. “[bigroom] have been really supportive and kind through a very challenging period of ill health,” said one client. “I feel their acupuncture has been an essential part of my getting well. I’m so grateful to have been able to have treatments with them. I’d really recommend them to anyone with health issues they want to improve.”