Haslemere Acupuncture and Homeopathy - Treatment Expectations

What to Expect from Treatment

Treatment expecations and outcome depend on what sort of illness you have, as well as other aspects of the case such as how long you have had the condition and your age. In general, the longer you have suffered from the condition, and the older you are, the longer treatment may take. Like all other forms of healthcare, I cannot guarantee success.

I will try to give you some idea of how long treatment might take where I am able. If I do not see improvement within a reasonable and expected period of time (normally three to four treatments), I will discuss with you whether I feel continuing treatment is worthwhile.

Follow up treatments for homeopathy only, normally take place at three to four week intervals, and for acupuncture at one to two week intervals, until improvement occurs.

Please contact me if you are unsure as to whether acupuncture or homeopathy may be of any help in your case.

Which Treatment is Right for Me?

I will generally combine acupuncture and homeopathy, unless you have a preference for either of these. I will also suggest which method of treatment might be more appropriate or effective in your particular case. I may not combine these two types of medicine if I do not feel it is appropriate or necessary.

Acupuncture can be helpful in the treatment of childhood conditions. However, homeopathy only is more suitable for children under 15 years old.

First and follow-up sessions

A first treatment will involve me taking a detailed case history covering your medical history, current symptoms and other information such as sleep patterns, appetite and digestion.

Both acupuncture and homeopathy take into account your mental and emotional state. My understanding of who you are helps target the treatment, and so I will also ask questions about you as an individual. First appointments last up to one and a half hours for adults, and up to one hour for children. Follow-up sessions last around forty five minutes for adults and thirty minutes for children.