FAQ
Why have acupuncture?
I believe that acupuncture is effective because it aims to treat both the symptoms and the causes underneath. In this way it will look at the cause of the headache rather than just providing pain relief in order to cure the problem rather than suppress the symptoms. It can treat conditions which are not easily explained in western medicine. Approaching a condition from this different Eastern perspective can often find other solutions to the problem that western medicine cannot. Acupuncture can also provide treatment without the side effects that many drugs can induce.
It is safe?
Acupuncture is safe if it is applied by a qualified professional and is proven through the thousands of years that is practiced.
All the needles used are sterile and disposable. Patients receiving acupuncture remain eligible to donate blood.
How does acupuncture work?
This is a difficult question to answer.
For thousands of years the idea that illness occurs when energy flow is blocked, has been sufficient for millions of people. Much research is now being carried out in the West to answer this question but nothing has provided a complete explanation yet. We know that acupuncture causes the release of endorphins in the body (natural painkillers) and other hormones such as serotonin and that it also an effect on the adrenal glands. However this is just a small part of the picture and at present we have to say that we cannot fully explain how it works, we just know it does!
Does acupuncture work?
Quite simply yes!
As the main form of treatment in the East for thousands of years, it could not have continued for so long if it did not work.There is much evidence that demonstrates that effectiveness of acupuncture in treating certain conditions, eg back pain, asthma, sinusitis (the list goes on). The World Health Organisation now states that acupuncture is effective for a variety of conditions.I feel that the way it treats the person rather than just the symptom is key in it¹s effectiveness.
Will it hurt?
The needles used are much finer than those normally used in injections and are not painful. The sensation felt is often described as a tingling or dull ache around the area. Patients often report feeling relaxed or invigorated during and after treatment. Acupuncture should not be a painful or unpleasant experience.
How long will it take?
The first treatment will normally be for around an hour and a full history is taken. This includes all aspects of your health and family history. There will also be examination of the tongue and pulse, which give indications of how the energy is flowing internally.
Subsequent sessions will be shorter, approximately 40minutes.
Will I need to get undressed?
The majority of acupuncture points are below the elbow or below the knee. Therefore most treatments do not require the removal of clothing. However it may often be necessary to get to an affected area eg. in the case of back pain.
How many sessions will I need?
As each person and their condition is unique, the length of treatment differs. Change is usually felt after four treatments which are normally weekly at first. Sometimes treatment is dramatic and only one or two treatments are required while for other patients, results are more subtle and may take several months.
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Contact Uby Munoz
Conveniently located near many major train and bus routes.
My address is:
Via Laietana 45, 3 -1
Barcelona, España 08002
munozuby@gmail.com
(+34) 622 720 49
Is an acupuncturist that founded the Barcelona Well Woman Center, located in Central Barcelona,
closed to Plaza Catalunya, Urquinaona and Plaza Tetuan, in an area well served by public transport,
Metro lines 4,1 and 2.
She speaks fluent English, Spanish and Portugues.
Trained in the UK in the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, worked as an instructor at the School of Five Elements Acupuncture and London College of Traditional Acupuncture in the UK.
Her areas of expertise today are:
IVF support,
Fertility,
Anxiety,
Pain Management and
IBS (Digestive Disorders)
Opening Times
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
Saturday | Closed - IVF Support by Appointment |
Sunday | Closed - IVF Support by Appointment |