Diagnosis
Classical acupuncturists train for many years to be sensitive to the flow of Qi, and to the diagnostic signs given off by patients when Qi is imbalanced, in order to be aware of exactly what is needed for each patient.

Diagnosis is more of an inquiry, a profound, respectful communication with the subliminal intelligence of the body, mind and spirit. It is far less about collecting information. Although it appears very much like a normal conversation.

Responses to treatment
These vary, according to your level of health, severity of the main problem and your lifestyle. A general rule is a month of treatment for every year of being ill. A month’s treatment will vary from 1 to 12 visits depending on how critical the situation is. Most people report feeling much better overall, more relaxed, having more energy, more “Joi de vivre”.

Case Histories
Mrs. A. 50 yr. old.
Very active, busy mother of four, reported severe pain in low back and nerve pain down the back of one leg, diagnosed by MRI as having a bad disc bulge, chiropractor had not been able to help. She also complained of menopausal hot flashes.

After treatment
#10: back 40% improved, sciatic(leg) pain 85% improved, more relaxed, more energy.

#20: back 70% improved, sciatic pain 100% better. Hot flashes 100% better.

#30: back 100% without pain, but still tight after she over exerts. Hot flashes 100% better.

Continues to have treatment every 3 weeks, to maintain progress and looseness in back.

Mrs. B. Age 25.
Was extremely thin. Reported being bulimic, couldn’t keep any food down. Was constantly fatigued. She had not had a period for years and wanted to eventually have children.

After treatment
# 4: keeping most food down.

# 7: no longer fatigued.# 12: keeping all food down. And looking so much healthier, shiny hair, vital.

# 15: started period. Four months later conceived and now has a healthy son.

Has treatment whenever she feels she’s under strain, or catching flu or a cold, etc.

Mr. C. Age 45.
Asked for help in quitting smoking after having a stroke. Was extremely confused, unable to hold a sensible conversation. Would spill food and drink.

After treatment
# 1: never smoked again.

# 35: was up to his original physical capabilities and could converse such that no one would know there was any problem.

Miss D. Age 3.
Daughter of a doctor, who had tried almost everything including antibiotics, herbs and homeopathics for her bronchitis which she’d had for 4 months.

After 3rd visit
Breathing completely clear.