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Long-term & complex health
When there’s more than one thing going on.
Andrea sees people living with long-term or complex health concerns, taking time to understand their wider health picture and working alongside their existing medical care.
At a glance
- Who it’s for
- People living with long-term or complex health concerns
- Approach
- Whole-person, at a pace that suits you
- Alongside
- Your GP, consultant and existing treatment
- Treatments
- Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, or both
- Herbs
- Medication reviewed before anything is prescribed
- Appointments
- In clinic, with herbal consultations online
Living with something long-term
Long-term health concerns rarely stay in one place.
Who Andrea sees
Living with something long-term
Sleep, energy, digestion, mood and the demands of everyday life tend to become part of the picture too, and appointments elsewhere often only have time for one of them.
Andrea’s first consultation is unhurried. She will ask about your diagnosis and history, what has changed over time, what a good day and a hard day look like, and what matters most to you now.
Alongside your medical care
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are complementary approaches. Andrea works alongside your GP, consultant and any treatment you’re receiving, and will never ask you to stop or change prescribed medication. Before any herbal prescription, she reviews everything you take, prescribed and over the counter.
At a pace you can manage
Appointments can be adapted to your energy on the day, whether that means a shorter treatment, a different position or more time to rest. If travelling is difficult, herbal consultations are available online.
The process
How care is shaped around you
Understand
Your health history, current concerns and wider context.
Tailor
An individual approach that may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine or both.
Review
Your experience is reviewed and your care can be adjusted over time.
In a patient’s words
“I have had monthly treatments with Andrea for over 10 years… She is highly professional, extremely knowledgeable in her areas of expertise, and always has a kind and caring manner. I would, without reservation, recommend Andrea to anyone, secure in the knowledge that they would receive compassionate, knowledgeable care.”
Common questions
Will I need to stop or change my medication?
No. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are complementary approaches. Andrea will never ask you to stop or change prescribed medication. Before any herbal prescription, she reviews everything you take to check for interactions.
Should I tell my GP or consultant?
Yes. It’s a good idea to let your GP or consultant know you’re having acupuncture or taking Chinese herbs, and to tell Andrea about any changes to your medical care.
How often will I need to come?
It depends on you, your history and what you’d like from treatment. Andrea will suggest a rhythm at your first appointment and review it with you as you go.
What if travelling is difficult?
Chinese herbal medicine consultations are available online. Acupuncture appointments can also be adapted to your energy on the day.
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Read before you book
Patient guideAcupuncture in the Cotswolds: a patient’s guideWhat acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine involve, what UK regulators accept about the evidence, safety, cost and how to choose a practitioner.
HeadachesAcupuncture for migraine and tension headachesWhat NICE recommends, what a course looks like and how to keep a headache diary.
Your first visitYour first acupuncture appointment: what to expectThe consultation, the needles, how it feels, how many sessions and what it costs.Start with the whole picture.
Your first appointment gives Andrea time to understand what has been going on, your wider health history and what matters to you.