FAQs

When Qi flows freely in the body, there is harmony, balance, and good health. When there are blockages causing a build-up of Qi, or there is too little Qi, there is an imbalance which can lead to disharmony, pain, and disease. This can result from stress, overwork, poor diet, disease pathogens, environmental conditions and other lifestyle factors.

Acupuncture is a natural and effective way to improve your health and wellness by influencing the intricate connections between your body's nervous, endocrine, immune, and circulatory systems. It also targets inflammation pathways and helps stimulate the release of endorphins to help you feel better, faster.

Research has shown that acupuncture can be used with effectiveness in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, from musculoskeletal and gastronomical issues to mental health, stress, reproductive and gynaecological disorders and much more. Acupuncture has also been proven to effectively complement the treatment of conditions such as allergic rhinitis, knee osteoarthritis, headaches and chronic lower back pain for example.

Acupuncture is far more comfortable than most people expect. In fact, many people find it is calming and relaxing. The needles used in acupuncture are very fine, so you will only feel a little prick or pinch as it goes through the skin. Following an acupuncture session, some patients may experience minor side effects that are mild and self-correcting, such as a light headache and occasional minor bruising.

Acupuncture focuses on drug-free pain relief and can be effective in the treatment of a number of acute and chronic ailments. It takes a holistic approach by addressing the underlying cause of the condition, as well as the symptoms. Acupuncture links body, mind and emotions. Acupuncture focuses not only on ailments but assists in the prevention against disease and the maintenance of general well-being.

The hallmark of acupuncture practice is holistic individualised treatment. At the initial consultation, practitioners will take a case history by interviewing the patient about their current health concerns, past health conditions and a range of related matters, including diet, lifestyle habits, sleeping patterns, appetite, menstrual cycle, stress reactions and food or other sensitivities.

To further identify what are known in traditional Chinese medicine practice as ‘patterns of disharmony’ in the body, the practitioner will observe and note other health indicators such as the colour of the face, the condition of the tongue, the sound of the voice and the characteristics of the radial pulse of the wrist.

This depends on a number of factors. Your practitioner will be able to give you a clearer idea specific to your health needs after a consultation.

Note that for women’s health / fertility / pelvic pain and gynecological disorders, it typically takes regular treatments over at least 3-4 cycles.

You are welcome to bring someone with you to your consultation. Before your treatment begins, your practitioner will get them to step out and wait in the waiting area.

I am a member of the NVA (Dutch Association for Acupuncture) and as a recognized NVA therapist, my treatments are fully or partially reimbursed from the additional health insurance. A referral letter from your GP is not required for acupuncture and the reimbursement is not deducted from the deductible.

On the care guide you can see