Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture is part of an ancient and sophisticated form of medical treatment which originated in China but which has increasingly spread throughout the world. This system of medicine is known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (often abbreviated to TCM). Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practised for thousands of years in China and the far East, but has only become widely available in Europe relatively recently, in the last thirty years. Acupuncture is one of the many forms of medical treatment which are used by practitioners of TCM.

Traditional Chinese Medicine, through the use of acupuncture and other classical medical therapies, aims to establish energetic harmony in the whole person and thereby not only treat illness but also promote active health and vitality and thereby increase resistance to disease. From its very ancient origins such medicine has been at once both preventative and curative, the ideal being to so strengthen the person's overall health and well-being that they do not get sick in the first place, or if they do fall ill to speed their recovery.

One of the most outstanding features of TCM is that it can tailor the treatment to fit the complaint. It is also compatible with other systems of medicine, such as Western medicine.

Therapies

Traditional Chinese Medicine has several treatment options. These medical therapies can be used either alone or in combination. The links below will redirect you to the website of the Professional Register of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Conditions

Acupuncture and TCM treats people who complain of a deficiency or break-down in their health. It can focus on physical, psychological, emotional or even spiritual disorders with equal effect.

There is no limitation in terms of age, sex or condition regarding acupuncture treatment.

Click here for a list of the most commonly seen complaints in the acupuncture surgery.

Consultation

Visit the PRTCM website for a description of a typical TCM consultation, as well as for answers to questions such as