Acupuncture is a system of medicine which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat a wide variety of illnesses. Its focus is primarily on improving the overall well being and functioning of the patient, rather than purely isolated symptoms.

According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependant on the body’s motivating energy – known as Qi – moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. By inserting ultra fine needles into the channels of energy, an acupuncturist can smooth and “unblock” the Qi within the affected channels and so encourage the bodies own natural healing mechanisms, restoring its natural balance once more.

The flow of Qi can be disturbed by a number of factors. These include emotional states such as anxiety, stress, grief, anger, poor nutrition, hereditary factors, infections, poisons and trauma.

The principal aim of acupuncture is to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the patient.

Some common ailments that acupuncture can treat include:- arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, knee/shoulder/back pain, sciatica, unexplained infertility and IVF support along with a wide range of gynaecological issues.

Jayne Storer Lic.Ac.M.B.Ac.C

Jayne Storer has been practising acupuncture since 2000 after training at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa. Jayne also practises at The Heeler Centre in Hassocks, Sussex for 10 years and has built up a steady patient list.

The form of acupuncture Jayne uses is strongly influenced by the Japanese form and as a result is incredibly gentle and almost painless. Most patients report no pain just a tingling sensation.