Nicola's background is nursing and midwifery but she has practised Acupuncture since 2000 which can be used in the treatment of most conditions, helping to relieve pain and discomfort, whether physical or emotional.

Nicola can also offer treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine where she feels it appropriate.

Fertility & Pregnancy
With a background in midwifery Nicola has a special interest in fertility issues, pregnancy disorders and pain relief in labour. Acupuncture can help prepare the body for a healthy pregnancy and for IVF. Acupuncture can also help with menstrual problems, hormonal imbalances and during pregnancy and childbirth.

Services
The benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be preventative and to help with specific conditions. Below is a list of some of the complaints frequently seen in the Clinic:

Chest : Asthma and other Chronic Chest problems, Cough, Hayfever.

Circulatory : Angina, High Blood Pressure, Palpitations, Poor Circulation, Varicose Veins.

Digestive : Gallstones (small), Indigestion, Nausea, IBS, Constipation, Diarrhoea.

Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat : Blurred Vision, Dry Eyes, Tinnitus, Nosebleeds, Sinusitus, Frequent Colds/Sore Throats.

Emotional : Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Insomnia, Stress.

Gynaecological : Heavy/Painful Periods, Menopausal Problems, PMT, Irregular Periods, PCOS, Endometriosis, Vaginal Discharge.

Physical Pain : Headaches/Migraines, Back/Neck/Joint Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Abdominal Pain, Neuralgia.

Neurological : Bell's Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease.

Skin : Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Urticaria.

Urinary : Cystitis, Bedwetting, Prostate Problems, Incontinence.