Ciara Woods Acupuncture

About acupuncture - TherapeutIc and Cosmetic Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. This process stimulates movement of energy within the body, allowing natural healing to take place. These points are selected based on over 3,000 years of experience in China and training acupuncturists.


How Does the Acupuncture Work?

This highly effective system of medical care is based on natural laws which govern the movement of vital life giving energy, both in nature and in the body. This energy, called "Qi", moves through the body in precise channels supporting functions of the body, mind and spirit. When "Qi" is moving disharmoniously, imbalance begins to surface in the form of specific symptoms. The gentle insertion of hair thin needles at specific points along the channels of Qi energy, help restore harmony.

What Are the Benefits of Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is often effective with a wide range of complains, including chronic fatigue, depression, back pain, joint pain, infertility, asthma, addictions, stress, and others. Acupuncture is also helpful for many chronic illnesses and health concerns that have no clear origin or cause.

Acupuncture helps to prevent illness by improving the overall functioning of the body's immune system and organs.

You don’t need to be ill to benefit from acupuncture. Many patients come to regular treatments to achieve increased effectiveness and enjoyment in your life. Acupuncture can be a powerful preventative measure to keep you healthy through the year.

As well as practicing General Acupuncture, Ciara is also a qualified Cosmetic Acupuncturist.

Key Principles of Cosmetic Acupuncture

Facial points are stimulated using the finest, sterilised, disposable needles and supported with acupressure (gentle massage). Supportive needles may also be used elsewhere on the body to balance your constitution.

What Can Cosmetic Acupuncture Do?

Cosmetic acupuncture, otherwise known as 'facial rejuvenation acupuncture' increases collagen production, and blood and lymph circulation to the face and scalp. Research has shown that acupuncture stimulates the flow of blood and energy through the skin in the face, thereby hydrating, boosting the skin's supply of nutrients and oxygen, and thus reducing the signs of ageing. A 1996 report published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment.

The effects include:

The skin becomes delicate
Improvement of elasticity of facial muscles
Ruddier complexion
Overall rejuvenation and freshness
While not a replacement for surgery, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is an excellent alternative. It is far less costly than cosmetic surgery and is safe, has no side effects or risk of disfigurement.

Unlike surgery that may have an extended recovery period with swelling and discoloration there is no trauma from Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. While Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture cannot reshape one's nose or chin, it is a more subtle rejuvenation that takes years off one's face safely and naturally while improving overall health.