Verity Barltrop

Pain relief for osteoarthritis of the knees

July 4, 2012 in Acupuncture | Leave a comment

A 78 year old lady came to see me presenting with symptoms of osteoarthritis in her knees. Here is what she had to say about her experience:

“I have had a course of six treatments with Verity and found that it has been invaluable. The arthritic pain in my knees…which kept me awake at night has ceased and I am no longer taking painkillers. I found Verity very caring and professional and would not hesitate to recommend her. I plan to have top up treatments if needed on a regular basis”.

PC 03/07/12

Open Day at Harley Street Acupuncture Clinic

February 19, 2012 in Acupuncture | Leave a comment

Saturday 25th February

10.00am – 3.00pm

Andrea Steinlechner and Verity Barltrop from the Harley Street Acupuncture Clinic would like to invite you to attend an Open Day at their clinic.

This is an excellent opportunity to find out what acupuncture can do for you. Why not have a free 15 minute consultation with either Verity or Andrea. Yes, free! Ask any questions that you may have and learn more about acupuncture.

There will also be presentations (talks) giving general information about acupuncture, and on more specific topics relating to how acupuncture can be used for Fertility and during Pregnancy, and how it can be used to help manage Pain and Stress.

Schedule of events

10:00 Presentation: Acupuncture Awareness

10:30 – 12:00 Free 15 minute consultations with Andrea or Verity

12:00 Presentation: Acupuncture, Fertility and Pregnancy

12:30 – 14:00 Free 15 minute consultations with Andrea or Verity

14:00 Presentation: Acupuncture for Pain and Stress

14:30 – 15:00 Open discussion time

To book an appointment for a free consultation and/or presentation, or for press enquiries and to discuss any questions that you may have about the day, please email verity@harleystreetacupunture.co.uk or contact Verity directly.

Appointments are made on a first come first serve basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Places are running out fast!

Happy Chinese New Year to everyone!

January 19, 2012 in Acupuncture | Leave a comment

Chinese New Year (the spring festival) marks the end of the winter season. It is a time to celebrate the start of new life, to let go of any resentments, start afresh, and wish peace and happiness to all.

2012 is the Year of the Dragon which begins on Monday 23^rdJanuary, and is traditionally celebrated for 15 days. There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac:

Animal	Born in Year
Rat	1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Ox	1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961,1973, 1985,1997
Tiger	1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962,1974, 1986,1998
Rabbit	1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963,1975, 1987,1999
Dragon	1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Snake	1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Horse	1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Goat (Ram/Sheep)	1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Monkey	1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Rooster	1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Dog	1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Pig	1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

The Dragon is the sign of the emperor in China. It symbolises male and yang, wealth, good fortune, and power. People born in Dragon years are to be respected. They are brave, confident, and successful, but can tend towards working too hard. They can get stressed and suffer from tension headaches, and will rarely ask for help. Does this sound like you?

Why not celebrate the New Year by starting a new course of acupuncture at our clinic?

Treat yourself and take a break!

Xin Nian Kuai Le 新年快乐, Gong Hei Fard Choy 恭喜发财, Xing Ni Ju Yi 新年如意

Happy New Year!

Acupuncture as pain relief during root canal treatment

August 3, 2011 in Acupuncture, Anaesthetic, Dentistry, Pain Relief, Root Canal | Leave a comment

The client is a 36 year old female, whose name has been changed to Sarah for the purpose of this case history.

Sarah had an infected tooth that had been causing her pain, and was due to have root canal treatment at the dentist. Through discussion with her dentist (Dr. Gomez) we agreed a treatment plan. I would treat Sarah first in the dentist’s chair and then dental work would start without any anaesthetic injections being given (acupuncture would be the only pain relief). If Sarah indicated that she was experiencing any pain she could opt to have the anaesthetic at any time.

I performed the acupuncture treatment and then dental work started. Sarah was asked throughout the procedure if she needed any anaesthetic, but she didn’t. Dr. Gomez said that she thought Sarah was “very relaxed”.

After the treatment Sarah was smiling and said that she felt “great”. She went out for tea and cake immediately afterwards and had no problems eating and drinking. No numb mouth or dribbling! For the next two days, although she felt bruised in the area where the root canal treatment had been done, she experienced “no pain at all”. Four days later Sarah felt “absolutely normal”.

Thank you to Dr. Gomez for her co-operation.