Acupuncture treatments
for many conditions & ailments
Acupuncture is a successful method of treating many physical and mental problems, and has been proven to work when other treatments have failed.
Many patients only tried acupuncture as nothing else had worked, and have found that acupuncture treatments were the most beneficial!
Anxiety
The calming effect of acupuncture is a response to the regulation of the metabolism of serotonin, noradrenalin and other neurotransmitters. Low levels of serotonin and high levels of adrenalin are found in patients suffering from anxiety, stress and/or depression and modern drugs are aimed at boosting serotonin.
Acupuncture can improve serotonin levels and is often used in conjunction with drug treatment.
The 45 minute treatment time is very important, giving the patient time to talk about their problems and feelings.
"Just a line to thank you for making our holiday possible and giving me the courage to tread new paths and make new memories"
ArthritisAcupuncture can improve serotonin levels and is often used in conjunction with drug treatment.
The 45 minute treatment time is very important, giving the patient time to talk about their problems and feelings.
"Just a line to thank you for making our holiday possible and giving me the courage to tread new paths and make new memories"
This creates inflammation which causespain. Acupuncture does not just kill the pain but works by reducing the inflammation through its effect on the brainstem and pituitary gland in the brain. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs it has no side effects.
I have found with osteoarthritis, that approx. 85% of patients have significant improvement - with rheumatoid arthritis, approx 70%.
"I found acupuncture very beneficial for pain control of arthritic knees both before and after knee replacements"
AsthmaI have found with osteoarthritis, that approx. 85% of patients have significant improvement - with rheumatoid arthritis, approx 70%.
"I found acupuncture very beneficial for pain control of arthritic knees both before and after knee replacements"
Research has shown that the Immunoglobulin IgE which is raised in asthma is lowered by acupuncture. The inflammation in the airways is decreased and the patient can breathe more easily
"Acupuncture has helped me a great deal, I still need my inhalers but have to take oral steroids much less often, and I feel better in myself"
Depression"Acupuncture has helped me a great deal, I still need my inhalers but have to take oral steroids much less often, and I feel better in myself"
Similar to Anxiety, the calming effect of acupuncture is a response to the regulation of the metabolism of serotonin, noradrenalin and other neurotransmitters. Low levels of serotonin and high levels of adrenalin are found in patients suffering from anxiety, stress and/or depression and modern drugs are aimed at boosting serotonin.
Acupuncture can improve serotonin levels and is often used in conjunction with drug treatment.
"The combination of the acupuncture treatments and having someone to talk to about my problems has made all the difference. Sometimes I don't want to burden my family with my feelings"
Digestive issues / IBSAcupuncture can improve serotonin levels and is often used in conjunction with drug treatment.
"The combination of the acupuncture treatments and having someone to talk to about my problems has made all the difference. Sometimes I don't want to burden my family with my feelings"
Acupuncture has been proven to reduce gastric acid. It regulates the muscle action of the bowel, making it smoother. Also, advice about diet is given.
As well as this, stress is often associated with IBS and other bowel problems - acupuncture is an excellent treatment for stress.
Eczema / PsoriasisAs well as this, stress is often associated with IBS and other bowel problems - acupuncture is an excellent treatment for stress.
These can be very distressing conditions causing pain, itching and embarassment.Using a Traditional Medicine approach, acupuncture can reduce inflammation and promote healing.
"I started seeing Mrs. Keating two and half years ago for chronic eczema; I had been using steroid creams for most of my life and although it helped it did not cure the eczema. Since having acupuncture treatment my skin has greatly improved and I am finding that the need for treatment is getting less and less. I would recommend acupuncture, and Mrs. Keating, to everyone."
Fertitility problems"I started seeing Mrs. Keating two and half years ago for chronic eczema; I had been using steroid creams for most of my life and although it helped it did not cure the eczema. Since having acupuncture treatment my skin has greatly improved and I am finding that the need for treatment is getting less and less. I would recommend acupuncture, and Mrs. Keating, to everyone."
In an IVF cycle, acupuncture aims to increase the response of the ovaries, increase oestrogen levels if necessary, relieve the side-effects of the drugs, increase the thickness of the endometrium ready for the embryo to implant and improve the sperm count and quality. It also helps with the stress associated with this emotional procedure. Recent studies have shown it increases the success rate by about 60%.
Paulus WE 2002 Fertility and Sterility 77(4):721-724
Acupuncture can also help in a similar way with natural conception.
"I am convinced that acupuncture played a large part in our miracle baby and would highly recommend Jinty to anyone else in a similar position. I am very grateful to her for her expertise in this field and all her encouragement along the way!"
Frozen shoulderPaulus WE 2002 Fertility and Sterility 77(4):721-724
Acupuncture can also help in a similar way with natural conception.
"I am convinced that acupuncture played a large part in our miracle baby and would highly recommend Jinty to anyone else in a similar position. I am very grateful to her for her expertise in this field and all her encouragement along the way!"
This and tennis elbow can be very stubborn conditions, causing pain and disability.
By reducing inflammation and pain, acupuncture promotes healing. Exercises are given. Bowen treatment is also used.
"Now I can style my hair again!"
HayfeverBy reducing inflammation and pain, acupuncture promotes healing. Exercises are given. Bowen treatment is also used.
"Now I can style my hair again!"
High levels of histamine are produced in the body on exposure to an allergen, eg: pollen.
Acupuncture can prevent the production of these high levels of histamine if treatment is in advance of the hayfever season, or reduce the level if treatment is during the season.
A "Which" survey some years ago found acupuncture to be the most effective treatment.
"My mother is now able to play golf without continually wiping her eyes and nose."
HeadachesAcupuncture can prevent the production of these high levels of histamine if treatment is in advance of the hayfever season, or reduce the level if treatment is during the season.
A "Which" survey some years ago found acupuncture to be the most effective treatment.
"My mother is now able to play golf without continually wiping her eyes and nose."
Tension headaches respond well by using acupuncture to relax the patient; sinus headaches are treated using a traditional approach to reduce "damp", a yin/yang term.
"My sinus headaches and blocked-up nose made working difficult, it was really getting me down.My head feels clearer and it's good to know I can have a treatment whenever I need it."
Insomnia"My sinus headaches and blocked-up nose made working difficult, it was really getting me down.My head feels clearer and it's good to know I can have a treatment whenever I need it."
Insomniacs can dread going to bed, afraid of another sleepless night. Sometimes acupuncture helps by reducing stress; sometimes it can be a liver energy problem and a traditional diagnosis can lead to the right treatment.
"The relief of having a good night's sleep - bliss!"
Menopausal problems"The relief of having a good night's sleep - bliss!"
Because acupuncture works through the hormonal system by its effect on the pituitary gland, it is very well suited to treating conditions such as hot flushes, joint pains and loss of confidence, and also period problems, eg: painful, heavy or irregular periods.
A recent audit of my own practice showed that of 14 menopausal patients, 12 found a great improvement, 1 had only slight relief and for 1 it had no effect.
Menstrual painA recent audit of my own practice showed that of 14 menopausal patients, 12 found a great improvement, 1 had only slight relief and for 1 it had no effect.
Acupuncture works through the hormonal system by its effect on the pituitary gland, it is very well suited to treating conditions such as period problems, eg: painful, heavy or irregular periods.
"The pain was so bad, making me feel sick, that I had to have time off work every month. Now I am coping much better, and I don't feel so drained of energy either."
Migraine"The pain was so bad, making me feel sick, that I had to have time off work every month. Now I am coping much better, and I don't feel so drained of energy either."
The cause of migraine is still uncertain but using a traditional chinese medicine approach I try to find where the energy imbalance lies and use acupuncture for rebalancing. I also discuss diet and lifestyle.
"Now I only get a migraine if I have too many beers so it's up to me!"
Neck and Back pain"Now I only get a migraine if I have too many beers so it's up to me!"
This makes up a large part of my practice, as acupuncture and moxa (warming the needles or tight muscles with a Chinese herb) are used to relax the muscles, reduce inflammation and improve the blood supply to the area, helping it to heal.
An important part of the treatment is to make a correct diagnosis by examining the back. Exercises and advice about daily living are given.
"I thought I'd never go on holiday again because my neck pain was so bad. Now I am just off on another cruise"
Non-infective cystitisAn important part of the treatment is to make a correct diagnosis by examining the back. Exercises and advice about daily living are given.
"I thought I'd never go on holiday again because my neck pain was so bad. Now I am just off on another cruise"
These painful problems usually respond well to acupuncture, reducing pain and frequency. It reduces inflammation and may also have an effect on the nerve supply to the bladder.
"I have suffered from interstitial cystitis for 5 years and am so thankful I tried acupuncture. It has not cured it but has made life worth living again"
Pregnancy / labour"I have suffered from interstitial cystitis for 5 years and am so thankful I tried acupuncture. It has not cured it but has made life worth living again"
Acupuncture is used to take care of any problems during pregnancy, from sickness to back pain, and prebirth treatment has been shown to make labour more efficient and therefore shorter. I teach acupressure to the birth partner to use during labour.
"The acupressure was brilliant, it seemed to meet the wave of pain of the contraction and cancel it out. Also it made my husband feel he was really helping!"
Stress"The acupressure was brilliant, it seemed to meet the wave of pain of the contraction and cancel it out. Also it made my husband feel he was really helping!"
Similar to Anxiety, the calming effect of acupuncture is a response to the regulation of the metabolism of serotonin, noradrenalin and other neurotransmitters. Low levels of serotonin and high levels of adrenalin are found in patients suffering from anxiety, stress and/or depression and modern drugs are aimed at boosting serotonin.
Acupuncture can improve serotonin levels and is often used in conjunction with drug treatment.
Tennis elbowAcupuncture can improve serotonin levels and is often used in conjunction with drug treatment.
As with Frozen Shoulder, this and tennis elbow can be very stubborn conditions, causing pain and disability.
By reducing inflammation and pain, acupuncture promotes healing. Exercises are given. Bowen treatment is also used.
By reducing inflammation and pain, acupuncture promotes healing. Exercises are given. Bowen treatment is also used.
Testimonial...
I was first referred to Mrs Jinty Keating by my GP approximately 15 years ago. This referral was for chronic breast pain, which even after having seen two breast specialists was still causing me great discomfort.
Jinty initially treated me with acupuncture, and then with the Bowen Technique both of which have helped enormously. I continue to see Jinty on a regular basis, not just for the breast pain but for a variety of other problems. such as stress/tiredness, back pain and tennis elbow which she treats with a combination of acupuncture or Bowen depending
on the problem.
Jinty combines a totally professional, highly skilled approach with a great deal of empathy. I always look forward to the sessions, and have no hesitation in referring any of my friends to her.