Pain Alchemy by Kate – Diagnosis & Treatment

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Diagnosis

Methods used to diagnose a person’s “condition” in Traditional Chinese Medicine is completely different to those used in Western medicine.  An expert TCM practitioner will always seek to look at a patient’s constitutional and emotional make-up; their strengths and weaknesses, using the following diagnostic “pillars”:

• observation,
• listening,
• questioning,
• palpation.

At the initial consultation a patient will be asked about their main complaint and to give a full medical history. Some of the questions may seem “strange”, unconventional or irrelevant but please be assured every question I ask helps me build a picture of your “pattern” and ultimate diagnosis.

I will also read your Pulses according to the Chinese Medicine “Shen Hammer” system, and examine your Tongue – both the Pulse and Tongue provide vital information relevant to your health.

It is also important to mention at this point that I have a good number of patients who present no particular health problems but are undertaking treatment to maintain their good health, and as preventative medicine.

Treatment

The actual treatment plan will then based around each individual’s needs, taking into consideration age, medical symptoms, general constitution and life circumstances. The treatment journey aims to take the patient from pathology to their potential for better health and wellbeing.

A common question asked is how long should a patient expect to be receiving treatment? A typical course of treatment would be a weekly appointment for six weeks, progressing to fortnightly and then proceeding to longer intervals as necessary. Obviously, individual cases vary, and some conditions may take longer to treat, and this will be explained at diagnosis.

There is no such thing as a miracle recovery for the majority of pain conditions.  Sorry, I wish there was.

So for the same reasons you wouldn’t take a single antibiotic out of a prescription and expect immediate recovery or immediate good health, I only offer programmes of treatment to give us both the best chance of making a real difference to your health.

I use a combination of different techniques moulded around your personal needs – there is no such thing as one sized fits all, you are an individual and so is your treatment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row center_bck_image=”no”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12436″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”] I'm Ready to Book >>> [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row center_bck_image=”no”][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

What To Expect

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Diagnosis & Treatment

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Why Work With Me

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Fees

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