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Experience expert care in fertility, pregnancy, pain relief, and mental wellness that sets Franklin Acupuncture & Wellness apart.
At Franklin Acupuncture & Wellness, Nicky and Elaine bring together their expertise in midwifery, nursing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to offer specialised care for both men and women. We focus on fertility support for both partners and care for many pregnant women, helping them navigate pregnancy with acupuncture and holistic care. Additionally, we provide treatment for pain management, injury recovery, and emotional wellbeing. Our approach blends TCM and kinesiology (muscle testing) with our Western healthcare backgrounds to deliver personalised care for your health journeys.
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Explore our range of services designed to support your fertility, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or seeking mental health support, we offer tailored care to meet your needs. Visit our serene clinic or choose online wellness coaching for a customised treatment plan. At Franklin Acupuncture & Wellness, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, no matter your health goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avoid coffee, large meals, alcohol, cigarettes, vaping and drugs. Do not arrive hungry. This will make it more difficult for your practitioner to accurately diagnose your condition.
Chinese Medicine is a wholistic treatment and your practitioner will take an extensive case history, covering every aspect of your health, diet and lifestyle before making a diagnosis. Prior to your appointment you will be sent a questionnaire asking seemingly unrelated questions about such things as your response to changes in the weather, your menstrual cycle even if the condition you are attending for is not related to your cycle or whether you sleep with your feet out from under the blankets! Your answers will help identify patterns of disharmony which will allow your practitioner to make a more accurate diagnosis. Your practitioner will also take your pulse on both wrists and may ask to look at your tongue as both provide valuable information about your constitution and presenting condition.
After making a diagnosis your practitioner will decide the appropriate treatment. This may be acupuncture or Chinese herbs separately or in combination or may include the use of moxibustion, cupping or gua sha. Your practitioner may also make recommendations regarding your diet and lifestyle.
A typical treatment will involve the insertion of 8-16 acupuncture needles into points which may be selected either close to the affected area or as far away from it as possible. The needles must stay in place for approximately 20-25 minutes (perhaps longer for some conditions), during which time most people drift into a state of deep relaxation or may even go to sleep.
In comparison to needles which are used for an injection or to take blood, acupuncture needles are very fine – not much thicker than a human hair. Most new patients are amazed how painless acupuncture is – the thought is worse than the reality. When the correct stimulus of the needle has been obtained and the Qi has been activated, the patient may feel some heaviness, distension, tingling or electric sensation either around the needle or travelling up or down the affected energy pathway or meridian.
Avoid strenuous activities, alcohol, and recreational drugs in order to maintain the treatment effects. Energetic changes in the body will continue for some time after the needles have been removed.
Depending on the type of treatment you have received, you may feel very relaxed and calm or you may feel revitalized and more clear-headed. It is not unusual to feel like resting after a treatment and occasionally your symptoms may flare for a short time before settling. Generally, the effects of the treatment will be more obvious the following day.
Elaine and Nicky are experienced practitioners specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our fundamental objective is to empower you, guiding a transformation towards optimal health and well-being.
At Franklin Acupuncture & Wellness, we provide comprehensive healthcare services, blending ancient wisdom with modern convenience. Our offerings encompass in-clinic consultations, online coaching, and innovative needle-less sessions, all designed to enhance your health journey within a comforting space.