We’re really missing the point about acupuncture: study

RESEARCH has revealed that over 21% of the British public think an acupuncturist’s needle is as large as that used in an injection, proving that despite the ancient Chinese medicine’s rising popularity there are still a host of common misconceptions surrounding the treatment.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Mar 2012, 16:23 BST

Susan Evans, an acupuncturist in Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre and member of the British Acupuncture Council, the leading self-regulatory body for the practice, said: “2.3 million acupuncture treatments are carried out each year by traditional acupuncturists and this figure is rising.

“We want to inform the public that having acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment.”

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Susan Evans RGN, RSCN, LicAC, MBAcC, has been in practice as a professional Acupuncturist for over 24 years building on a career in nursing of over 10 years.

In 2010 she opened Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre in Coleraine offering the local community the opportunity to attend a professionally run centre where all the therapists are fully qualified, experienced and insured. The clinic aims to help its clients attain optimum health through excellent treatment and advice.

As part of Acupuncture awareness week there will be a free talk, “Introducing Traditional Acupuncture” by Susan Evans in Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre, 65 Millburn Road. Coleraine, on Saturday, March 3 at 2pm.

new therapists at Millburn

Complementary Therapy Centre

MILLBURN Complementary Therapy Centre has welcomed two new therapists to enhance the growing team of qualified professionals at the centre.

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Emma Kane brings her expertise as a Reflexologist. Emma holds a Diploma in Reflexology and is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She is fully insured and first aid certified.

Reflexology is a gentle therapy which works on the reflex points in the hands and feet to encourage all the organs and glands to work as they should. It reduces tension, reverses the effects of stress and induces deep relaxation. It also increases the circulation and cleanes the body of toxins. It encourages the body to balance itself and is useful in preventative healthcare. Appointments will be available evenings and weekends. To book an appointment contact Emma on 075 9546 2470 or you can book through the Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre on 028 7032 1332.Emma will be holding a Discount Day at the Centre on March 10.

Morna Jardine brings Nutritional Therapy to Coleraine. She is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, working as part of Vital Nutrition, a company based in Belfast with over ten years experience.

Join Morna for some expert nutritional advice, on Wednesday evenings, 7.30 to 8.30pm from February 29 at Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre.

Book your place on line or telephone Morna 07740555464 or through the Millburn Complementary Therapy Centre on 0287032 1332.

Pictured are Morna, Susan and Emma. Cr9-243pl