Conny
qualified in
acupuncture after a 3-year course at the London
College of Traditional Acupuncture, where she is now a
module co-ordinator and lecturer. She is a member of
the British Acupuncture Council and adheres to their
high standards of professionalism and hygiene.
Conny enjoys working with people holistically, and uses
Chinese Medicine as a system to bring together the
physical, mental and emotional dimensions of a person’s
health and well-being. While the treatments themselves are
very powerful and often turning points in the patient’s
health, she also believes that a large part of the healing
process comes from the connection between patient and
practitioner. The treatment room is therefore a space where
you can bring in any issue you think might be relevant.
Conny also believes in bringing together the deeper
principles of Chinese Medicine with the insights of Western
medicine. She is used to liaising with Western medical
practitioners, and has practised at the Pain Clinic of the
Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, working closely with Dr
Anthony Ordman and the medical team there.
Having studied Oriental martial and healing arts for over
15 years, Conny has consistently been developing her
sensitivity to Qi (energy). Her treatments, where Qi is
moved and influenced through the needles, are therefore
becoming increasingly subtle yet powerful. She now
dedicates her life to Chinese Medicine and to teaching and
studying Tai Chi with the Mei Quan Academy.
Testimonials
"It’s about
two weeks now since my final session with Conny, and my arm
continues to be free of pain, nor does it stiffen after
repetitive movements. So thank you again
Conny." A.P., elbow
tendinitis
"I went into
labour at 6am the morning after the treatment (less than 24
hours). The "active labour" was quite short, around 7
hours, and extremely intense! Once again thank you for your
help, I got the birth that I had wanted."
P.J., birth
induction
"When I went
home I had to go to bed straight away as I was exhausted, I
then slept the soundest nights sleep I had in weeks and I
woke up the next morning with no aches and pains and my flu
had completed gone, unbelievable! I am very grateful to
Conny for her healing work and I am now a true convert and
believer in Acupuncture." P.B., immune
booster
"I
have found acupuncture incredibly relaxing - it's allowed
my mind the break it needs to get some prespective. I've
only had a couple of sessions so far but it's had a
fantastic effect already." K.P.,
anxiety
‘Conny is wonderful, a TRUE
asset to Lemon Balm. Great energy and very professional!
Thank you!’ HS
Practice
Times
Conny practices at Lemon Balm on
Tuesdays, 3-7pm.
Call 07796 478 946 for appointments or enquiries, or the
centre directly on 020 7267 3334 for appointments.
What
is acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese
Medicine Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine
that has been developed and refined in China for over
2000 years. Today, it is still used extensively in the
East for a wide variety of conditions. It continues to
be one of the main treatment methods in Chinese
hospitals, alongside Western medicine.
In the West, acupuncture is increasingly gaining
recognition, as more and more clinical trials are proving
its effectiveness. It is
officially recognised by the NHS, which furthermore describes
it as a non-invasive form of treatment with no
side-effects.
An acupuncture session always starts with a consultation,
to ensure that the treatment is tailored to how you are
feeling on that specific day. The first consultation is
always longest, as the full medical history needs to be
taken into account, subsequent ones will be shorter.
The acupuncture treatment itself consists of the insertion
of very fine needles at specific points, usually on the
lower legs and forearms. You may experience a mild
sensation, which usually disappears very quickly, while the
needles are inserted. Many people experience profound
relaxation and a deep sense of calm during the treatment.
What does acupuncture treat?
As
a complete system of medicine, acupuncture understands and
treats the root causes of disease. Its success comes from
its ability to not only treat specific conditions, but to
address any underlying imbalances in the body which have
led to those conditions.
Acupuncture treatments can therefore have a profound impact
on general health, including metabolism, hormonal balance,
nervous system, general energy levels and emotional states.
Examples of specific conditions that can be treated with
acupuncture are listed below. However, its uses are much
broader than can be explained here. If you would like to
discuss a condition not listed, please feel free to contact
Conny:
- arthritis, rheumatism
- asthma and other breathing problems
- chronic fatigue or ME, general fatigue
- digestive disorders
- hayfever, allergies, skin problems
- headaches and migraines, hypertension
- mental-emotional problems, including depression and
anxiety, insomnia
- musculo-skeletal problems, including back pain, frozen
shoulder, hip and knee problems, sciatica
- painful or irregular periods, PMS, fertility issues,
difficult menopause
- stress-related conditions
- weak immune system