Western Acupuncture for effective pain management
Acupuncture in Basingstoke
What is acupuncture and how can it help?
Western acupuncture is a derivative of traditional acupuncture. My acupuncture treatments are designed for those navigating the toll of chronic pain, neck pain and tension headaches.
By stimulating the nervous system to release its own natural healing chemicals, I can help you find the physical ease that traditional medicine alone may have missed.
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
There are many benefits of acupuncture including:
Effective Pain Relief
Headache Management
Stress & Anxiety Reduction
yOur local acupuncture Expert
Hi, I’m Victor
I trained in Western Acupuncture with the British Medical Acupuncture Society and remain a member today. I have been practicing for six years working in busy musculoskeletal clinics across the NHS and private sector. I have successfully treated a large number of clients and hope to extend that to the people of Basingstoke.
How we can work together
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Book initial consultation
Select a time that suits you via my online calendar here, and you’ll receive a confirmation and a brief intake form to help me prepare for our first session.
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Attend Initial Consultation
At your first appointment, I will take a thorough history of your problem and ask detailed questions about the behaviour of your symptoms and relevant medical history. I will then observe, examine, and test various movements and structures to diagnose your problem and establish the cause of your symptoms.
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Bespoke acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture involves inserting a series of fine needles in and around areas of pain and discomfort. Most people report feeling a slight sensation of pain or sensation of pressure. The session may also include education, prescribed exercise program and hands-on manual therapy treatment.
Prices
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Single 30 min acupuncture session
£60
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3 x 30 min acupuncture package
£150
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6 x 30 min acupuncture package
£300
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Single 50 min acupuncture session
£85
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3 x 50 min acupuncture package
£220
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6 x 50 min acupuncture package
£440
Client testimonials
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All happy with the results....very happy with the treatment and very helpful. I will definitely recommend you to anyone Thank you!
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I have had 3 physiotherapists in the past. Victor is by far the best i have had. Thank you again for the treatment and advice.
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Very professional, listen’s carefully and recommendations are spot on
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From the initial call, the service was very good. He was professional and kind. I would recommend the service to others
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I have suffered with plantar fasciitis for a long time. Victor was informative and his treatment very effective.
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Very professional sessions and advice from Victor, felt improving after each session. Victor was patient and made adjustments to the recovery plan. I am so grateful to receive this treatment.
My location in Basingstoke
Address
Dummer Down Farm
Drummer Down Lane
Dummer
Basingstoke
RG25 2AR
directions
Once arrived onto Dummer Down Farm, drive towards the Tin Shed scenery unit. Once here, you can proceed round towards the back and you will see a Gym called YourBodyGuru. Please note the clinic room is within the YourBodyGuru Gym. There is free parking outside the gym or at the main entrance of the Dummer Down Farm. The farm is only accessible by car as it is in a rural area.
Answering your questions
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The quality of evidence for acupuncture is mixed. Chronic pain, Neck pain and tension type headaches has moderate quality evidence whilst other musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain and osteoarthritis are no longer supported by the NICE guideline. Acupuncture will always be an adjunct treatment, with advice, education, exercises and activity management being the first.
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Acupuncture is generally a safe procedure when performed by a trained and licensed healthcare professional. However, like any medical procedure, there are potential risks and side effects associated with acupuncture, such as minor bleeding or bruising at the site of the needle insertion, which usually occurs due to needles puncturing small blood vessels. This is usually harmless and resolves on its own. Other mild, short-term side effects include drowsiness, feeling sick, or feeling dizzy or faint. More serious side effects such as nerve damage or infection, can occur. However, these only happen in extremely rare cases.
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The exact duration of an acupuncture session can vary depending on several factors, such as the condition being treated and the exact technique used. However, it typically lasts 30 – 60 minutes.
During the session, I will also discuss your medical history, assess your current health concerns, and develop a treatment plan that is personalised to your needs.
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Acupuncture is not the only way to relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life.Common treatment options and important lifestyle modifications include:
Physical activity
Physiotherapy
Healthy lifestyle adjustments - balanced diet, regular exercise, stopping smoking, drinking no more alcohol than the recommended limit
Talking therapies can help you discover how to deal with your emotions in relation to pain.