Your First Visit
After booking either online or directly with me, you will receive an email containing links to my guide on how to take pictures for your tongue and face diagnosis. Acupuncturists request these images as they provide valuable insights into your overall health and help me to tailor the treatment to your specific needs.
Additionally, you will find a link to your initial consultation form, wherein I will ask you a few questions and provide the option to upload your pictures. If you missed the email, you can access the guide and form here:
Consultation and your first treatment
Your initial consultation comprises a 30-minute chat where we’ll delve into the reasons you’re seeking acupuncture, your medical history, any specific concerns or symptoms you have, and your goals for treatment.
This conversation lays the groundwork for designing a personalised acupuncture plan tailored to address your unique needs and promote your overall well-being.
After our initial chat, we move on to your first 30-minute treatment session (subsequent sessions are 60-minutes). Here, I’ll put into action what we discussed earlier. It’s all about making sure you’re comfortable and getting the most out of your acupuncture experience. This longer session gives us the time we need to address your concerns and work towards your wellness goals together.
Before your acupuncture treatment
Before your first treatment, it’s helpful to keep a few things in mind to ensure your comfort and the effectiveness of the session.
It’s best to eat a light meal beforehand to avoid feeling too full or uncomfortable during treatment. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing also makes it easier to access acupuncture points on your body without the need to get completely undressed.
Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to bring them up before we begin, so we can address them and ensure you have the most relaxing and beneficial experience possible.
Aftercare advice
Drink plenty of water to aid rebalancing and hydrating of the body.
Most people find acupuncture relaxing and often feel very calm after a treatment. You may feel a little tired or sleepy and should take this into account if you are planning to drive or use heavy machinery straight after your treatment.
You should refrain from vigorous exercise after treatment and, ideally, give yourself a little time to rest. It is also advisable not to drink alcohol for several hours after treatment.
Does acupuncture have any side-effects?
Acupuncture has very few side effects and any that do occur are usually mild and self-correcting.
- Drowsiness occurs after treatment in a small number of patients. If affected, you are advised not to drive.
- Minor bleeding or bruising occurs after treatment in about 3% of treatments.
- Pain occurs in 1% of treatments – please tell me if you are in any pain or experiencing discomfort.
- When releasing muscles there may be some soreness the day after.
- Cupping and gua sha can sometimes temporarily mark the skin. Such bruising is painless and generally clears within a day or two.
- Existing symptoms can get worse after treatment (less than 3% of patients).
- Fainting can occur in certain patients, particularly at the first treatment.
Are there any risks from the treatment?
Acupuncture is a skin piercing technique, and like all other skin piercing techniques carries a risk of cross infection. In the case of acupuncture, these risks are minimised:
- Needles are all single use, sterilised and disposable.
- The practitioner follows British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) guidelines developed by leading experts in the field of skin piercing.
You can reduce the risks and side effects of treatment further by ensuring you advise me of anything about you that might increase the risk of treatment, such as a history of fits, fainting, funny turns, a pacemaker or electrical implant, a bleeding disorder, use of anti-coagulant medication like warfarin or damaged heart valves. As a well trained practitioner I will take consider any of these issues in your treatment plan.
Testimonials
Ella Nazar is an excellent acupuncturist. I went in with a laundry list of problems and she helped me with each one. She's incredibly knowledgable and very kind. I always... read more
Lauren Zableckis
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Louisa Fielding
17/04/2024Lovely sessions Ella has enabled me to live a healthier lifestyle It’s all been getting on the right track health wise since I saw her
Theo Ventura
17/04/2024Ive been seeing Ella for long Covid symptoms over the last few months. She’s been so supportive, strengthening me with acupuncture, increasing my energy levels and helping with my digestion.... read more
Rina Kanani
24/04/2022Professional, friendly service - very strongly recommended! I have visted Ella for months now and have consistently felt relaxed and considerably better after my treatments. Acupuncture works great and Ella... read more
Cameron Lee
24/04/2022Ihana palvelu, pehmeät parantavat kädet👍Auttoi minua jalkasäryn ja lihasreuman hoidossa. Neulat eivät sattuneet ollenkaan. Suosittelen👍
Arja Vakkari
17/04/2024I was suffering from sciatic pain for a long time and Ella is making my life pretty easier now.I highly recommend this professional .
jacqueline de souza
17/04/2024Ella understood exactly what i wanted and her treatment was amazing!
Mary Nazar
17/04/2024Very nice, it cured my shoulder ache
Martin Sundman
17/04/2024I have been seeing Ella for acupuncture for around two months now and it’s been transformative. I came with chronic pain issues in the sacral/lower back area following a pelvis... read more
E Pearson
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Contact me
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how acupuncture can benefit you, please get in touch. I’m here to help you on your path to improved health and wellbeing.