Particular Areas of Research
Within my practice in Leeds, I have treated many conditions some of which you may find surprising. If you have one of the conditions below then I am interested in treating you. The list below are areas that I am researching and in strictest confidence, results from these promising areas will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture generally in the UK:
Addiction/ detoxification
Anxiety/ panic attacks / depression
Arthritis
Asthma / breathing disorders
Digestive disorders
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Gastric ulcer (pain relief)
- Heartburn
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Nausea
Facial paralysis
Fatigue
Hayfever
Headaches
Infertility and support through assisted fertility
- I have a special interest in fertility, and can offer support alongside assisted fertility cycles such as IUI, IVF, ICSI, and egg donation.
Insomnia
Menstrual problems
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Heavy periods
- Irregular cycle
- Mood swings
- No periods
- Painful periods
- Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)
- PMT
Menopausal symptoms
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Palpitations
Migraines
Musculo-skeletal problems
- Back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Frozen shoulder
- Indeterminate aches and pains
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Tennis elbow
Pregnancy support
Many women use acupuncture as a natural method of treatment at this time to help:
- Breech
- Back pain and discomfort
- Constipation
- Induce labour if necessary- often preventing the need for medical induction
- Morning sickness & nausea
- Pubis symphysis pain
Sinusitis
Skin conditions
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
Stress
Tinnitus
General health and wellbeing.
- Some people have acupuncture as a preventative measure to strengthen their constitution or because they feel ‘unwell’ in themselves without being ill in the western sense.