Acupuncture and Philosophy
Acupuncture has been used in the Far East to restore, promote and maintain good health for over 2,500 years. It has a close association with Taoism, taoists being pioneers of the belief in body-mind-spirit consciousness.
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine dates from around 300 BC and is one of the early accounts of acupuncture, still referred to today. In it are found detailed descriptions of the law of yin and yang, the five elements, the organ system, pathology and physiology, and the energetic network along which acupuncture points are located, known as meridians.
Acupuncture practice has developed and been refined by masters over centuries into the system of medicine we know now.
Since the late 1950s links have been established between scholars in Britain and many Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese master practitioners, and acupuncture is now the subject of many scientific studies which demonstrate its effectiveness in the treatment of a wide range of conditions.
It is a growing profession, with over 2,800 qualified practitioners, registered with the BAcC in 2007.
The skill of an acupuncturist lies in their ability to make a diagnosis from what is often a complex pattern of disharmony, to design a unique treatment plan for each individual. To do this they need information about your current symptoms and what treatment you have received so far, your medical history and that of your close family, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state.
Marcus James MSc LicAc MBAcC
Marcus is a graduate of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading where he trained with some of the leading practitioners of acupuncture in the country
When not working Marcus James enjoys spending time with his partner and their two rescue dogs, cycling and Tai Chi.