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Curious about how many acupuncture sessions you’ll need before you feel better? The short answer is—it depends. This isn’t the kind of treatment that fits into a standard one-size-fits-all framework. Your condition, lifestyle, and how your body responds are all key players in this healing journey. For many people, acupuncture is a natural way to return the body back to balance and health by listening, responding, and tuning in to the signals sent by the body. Whether you’re s

For those new to acupuncture, I often get asked questions such as: What to Expect During an Acupuncture Treatment? What happens during a session? or most importantly... does it hurt? If you’re considering acupuncture for pain relief, stress management, infertility or holistic health, understanding the step-by-step treatment process can ease concerns and enhance your comfort. This guide will walk you through each stage of an acupuncture appointment, from the initial consultati

In my Sandton practice, I often get asked about the difference between acupuncture and dry needling. It’s a fair question, and a common one. Both techniques use the same sterile, single-use needles. Both involve inserting them into the body to relieve pain. And to someone observing from the outside, the two practices can look nearly identical. But the philosophy, application, and outcomes can differ significantly. The key distinction lies not in the tool, but in the theories

If you’ve ever wondered whether acupuncture can help with more than just back pain, you’re not alone. Many people turn to acupuncture when conventional medicine doesn’t provide complete relief or when they seek a more natural way to support their health. What Can Acupuncture Treat? But what can acupuncture treat, really? The answer is broader than most expect. From chronic pain to stress and hormonal imbalances, acupuncture has been shown to benefit a wide range of health con

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, tense, or like stress is taking over your life, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost constant companion for many of us. From work deadlines and family responsibilities to personal expectations and daily hassles, the pressure builds up. Often, it affects both our mental and physical health. But what if you could relieve that stress without medication, expensive treatments, or lengthy therapy sessions? That’

We have all been sick before, we’re tired, in pain, or just not feeling ourselves. This starts to impact our work or family life and we start to realise we need to resolve this issue. Maybe you first go to your family doctor for some help but it doesn’t work. Now you start researching different treatments for your condition and you keep seeing Acupuncture as a treatment option so, you search for something like “Acupuncture Sandton,” or maybe “Acupuncture near me” to find out

As a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture practising in the Sunninghill area, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is acupuncture?” While many people have heard of it and know that it involves needles, a complete understanding of acupuncture often remains a mystery. So let’s clear that up! We also answer this question in a short video linked below! Acupuncture: More Than Just Needles Acupuncture is a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a s