Acupuncture for Stress & Anxiety  24 years experience

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Colette Assor is a leading acupuncturist with a specialist focus,  in acupuncture for stress and anxiety. Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to healthcare and there is evidence that can acupuncture may boost mood, promote relaxation and enhance wellbeing. Currently one in six people report experiencing a mental health problem like anxiety and depression in any given week in England. According to research acupuncture can help alleviate depression and is a great complement to CBT and therapy.

Stress can lead to increased feelings of frustration, worry and eventually burn out and insomnia. This can play havoc with the body’s ability to self regulate and the nervous system. Uncertainty and fear have a profoundly negative effect on our neural pathways leading to mental unrest, anxiety and sometimes difficulty sleeping. The aim of treatment is to improve wellbeing, calm and promote restful sleep. Most patients report a feeling of deep relaxation after an acupuncture session. Read Colette's recent article on how to treat anxiety naturally .

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Acupuncture for Stress 

From a biomedical viewpoint, acupuncture is believed to stimulate the nervous system, influencing the production of the body’s communication substances – hormones and neurotransmitters. The resulting biochemical changes activate the body’s self-regulating homeostatic systems, stimulating its natural healing abilities and promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Research shows acupuncture to be an extremely relaxing and calming experience.

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Traditional acupuncture takes a holistic approach to health and regards illness as a sign that the body is out of balance. The exact pattern and degree of imbalance are unique to each individual. The traditional acupuncturist's skill lies in identifying the precise nature of the underlying disharmony and selecting the most effective treatment. The choice of acupuncture points will be specific to each patient's needs. Traditional acupuncture can also be used as a preventive measure to strengthen the constitution and promote general well-being.

 

Colette Assor has been helping patients with acupuncture for stress, anxiety and insomnia for over 30 years and is a highly qualified and registered acupuncture practitioner since 1999. Colette combines TCM acupuncture training with dietary and lifestyle guidance and is also trained in mindfulness for health professionals.  Colette is a registered member of The British Acupuncture Council and is listed on the accredited register of the Professional standards authority for health and social care. A government health care body set up to oversee health professions in the UK.