Pak Lam has been a Chinese Alternative Medicine Practitioner since 1982. He practices as an…read moreacupuncturist treating a broad range of conditions, specializing in infertility, as well as chronic and stubborn problems, such as, cancer, heart disease, skin trouble, arthritis, spinal and back problem, epilepsy, conditions arising from having a stroke, in addition to asthma and eczema. I have found acupuncture to be excellent at treating a multitude of different conditions and find it particularly good at treat chronic pain. The only thing that it has failed to achieve in a long list f medical conditions is to make me quit smoking... but I failed to complete the prescribed course as I was called away on business half way through the treatment plan. I have however heard of people quitting smoking after one session, although how they do it I have no idea!

18 or 15 Years ago I hade Sciatic, back and neck problem, make me miserable, I came to this clinic,…read morehade numbers time acupuncture on each problems, touch wood I haven't has same problem since, many thanks

A waste of money. There was a huge language barrier so he could not understand my medical history…read more I was told to do more exercise - I've an energy liming disease with muscle weaknes, nerve and joint pain, dizziness. Some days I struggle to walk from my bed to my sofa - big joke really.

The Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine Centre was a welcome addition to Cowbridge Road East a few…read moreyears ago. And I'm clearly not the only person tht thinks so. Now in its sixth year, the place has established itself rather nicely! I love the fact that the offer a free diagnose by a qualified Doctor, who will even visit you at home if you are too ill to travel. This is amazing! Don't forget, this is a commercial entity and isn't subsidised in any way by the taxpayer. Conversely, your GP is funded by the government, but how easy have you found it to get a home visit in the last few years from the practitioner you're registered with? Hmmmm...! It's a marvel! The Chinese medicines that they sell will generally not cost you more than the average prescription, unless you have a rare condition, or require a whole suite of herbs... again, don't forget, these medicines are not subsidised by the NHS, as the allopathic prescriptions are! Plus allopathic medicine (also known as, conventional or orthodox), often does not treat the cause of a condition, but targets the alleviation of the symptoms instead. This often means that you remain uncured of the condition, and reliant on the drugs to disguise the fact that you are unwell... great for the continued revenue of the pharmaceutical companies, but really not great for you or the treasury coffers, and ultimately the taxpayer... oh, that's you again isn't it!? Chinese medicine attempts to cure instead of disguise symptoms. Consultations with a doctor are lengthier and you get treated as a person as a whole, instead a carrier of a condition that renders you, the person, of no interest in the process. Chinese medicine takes your personality type, and your genetic physical make-up into consideration, whereas modern medicine is only interested in diagnosing and treating a recognised illness, and makes no allowances for you as an individual. You'll be offered a healthful herbal tea the moment you enter this busy little Chinese practice, and will be dealt with swiftly. They offer a pretty comprehensive service including acupuncture, acupressure and herbal therapy. A course of acupuncture or acupressure will cost you more than herbal treatments in general, but you won't being paying any more for a session than you would if you had to pay for private physio sessions, which are becoming increasingly difficult to get by referral on the NHS. Acupuncture has cured my incredibly painful badly bruised coccyx, that remained excruciating for two years until I realised that acupuncture would do the trick... it has also taken away most of my back pain, that I have suffered with for 28 years following a sporting injury. It has also vastly helped my overall health, bringing my body back into balance when it goes out of kilter due to overwork or me not taking care of myself as much as I should... and this all happens when I go for acupuncture to treat a specific condition. Chinese medicine treats the whole

Penny Williams is trained in Five Element constitutional acupuncture and Traditional Chinese…read moremedicine (TCM) which enables her to treat patients with a wide variety of conditions, both chronic and acute. Acupuncture treats the client as a whole and therefore addresses issues on a physical, emotional as well as a spiritual level. Penny Williams is able to treat the following conditions: Musculo-skeletal problems (bad back, sports injuries, repetitive strain, arthritis, sciatica, muscle tightness and tension, sore or achey joints, general aches and pains) Digestive symptoms (irregular bowels, frequency, irritable bowel, indigestion, bloating) Stress, anxiety and depression Menstrual problems (irregular periods, heavy or painful periods, scanty periods, PMT) Fertility problems (male and female) Pregnancy (morning sickness, feeling low, induction of labour) Menopausal symptoms Headaches and migraines High blood pressure and circulatory problems General tiredness and a feeling of not being well. Penny Williams is one of the therapists at the Gaia Natural Therapy Centre in Pontcanna. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

I see Penny regularly, to help with my arthritis. She is always professional and caring and the…read moreacupuncture is really helping with the inflammation in my joints! Thank you Penny!

I have been a patient here for 12 years .... receiving care for a long term chronic back problem…read more The personal care and treatment I have received from Amo and the friendly reception team have always been outstanding and I highly recommend this team if you are looking for chiropractic treatment with a personal

From the owner: muscle , joint & nerve problems. Back , hip & leg pain,…read moreNeck, shoulder & arm pain Arthritic pain Chiropractic treatment is suitable for people of all ages. Chiropractors are trained to safely treat pregnant women, babies from birth, children and adults up to the very elderly.

Somewhat interestingly, The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre on Albany Road is…read moresituated directly next door to Health With Herbs. This is a very similar set-up to the Cowbridge Road East scenario, where The Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine Centre is positioned a few doors down from, yes, you guessed it, Health With Herbs! Isn't that an interesting coincidence! As with The Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine on Cowbridge Road East, The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre on Albany Road is a welcome addition to this reasonably unhealthy area. With a few exceptions there's really not much else in the area that focuses on health and wellbeing. There are a couple of pharmacy's, and Errol Willy on Wellfield Road that offers curative alternative medicine, but in stark contrast there are an awful lot more things that can negatively impact it... the plethora of fast food joints for one! In addition, there are of course, a couple of beauty spas on the Penylan Road that offer one or two complimentary therapies that address deeper health issues, but by and large, their therapies only go skin deep. I love Chinese Medicine and am currently undergoing a course of acupuncture elsewhere. I'm definitely a disciple! And although acupuncture can be expensive, I do believe that it saves me time and money in the long run. It preserves my health, and so if I take a long-term view, the benefits are manifold! What is more, the Chinese medicines that The Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Centre sell will generally not cost you more than the average prescription, unless you have a rare condition, or require a whole suite of herbs... but, don't forget, these medicines are not subsidised by the NHS, as the allopathic prescriptions are. Subsidised prescriptions disguise the cost of conventional medicine, which can be exorbitantly expensive in reality. The taxpayer is still paying for the drugs at incredible prices, it's just that we don't know the specific cost. What's more, we are paying for it whether we use it or not... that's what the NHS is all about. (I don't mind this by the way, I just wish the treatments that I would like to see subsidised also, are generally not available on the NHS, so I'm forced to go private even though my income isn't that high). One more thing, allopathic medicine (also known as, conventional or orthodox), often does not treat the cause of a condition, but targets the alleviation of the symptoms instead. This often means that you remain uncured of the condition, and reliant on the drugs to disguise the fact that you are unwell... great for the continued revenue of the pharmaceutical companies, but really not great for you or the treasury coffers, and ultimately the taxpayer... Chinese medicine attempts to cure instead of disguise symptoms. Consultations with a doctor are lengthier and you get treated as a person as a whole, instead of being a carrier of a condition that renders you, the person, of no interest in the process. Chinese medicine takes your personality type, and your genetic physical make-up into consideration, whereas modern medicine is only interested in diagnosing and treating a recognised illness, and makes no allowances for you as an individual. Acupuncture has cured my incredibly painful badly bruised coccyx, that remained excruciating for two years until I realised that acupuncture would do the trick... it has also taken away most of my back pain, that I have suffered with for 28 years following a sporting injury. It has also vastly helped my overall health, bringing my body back into balance when it goes out of kilter due to overwork or me not taking care of myself as much as I should... and this all happens when I go for acupuncture to treat a specific condition. Chinese medicine treats the whole.

Alternative therapies usually get a bad rap, mainly because most of them have never undergone…read moredouble blind testing to determine whether they work. The great thing about placebos is the patient only need believe the treatment will make them better and sometimes it does but even modern science cannot tell you why, this is pretty much how alternative medicine may work, if you get better it's due to the treatment if not, well try something else. This technique is similar to modern medicine except in modern medicine the treatments have gone through clinical trials and testing on animals to determine whether there safe and effective. When you take a paracetamol, you could take it like a panacea or you have some pain, with acupuncture you get a consultation much like you would have at a doctors clinic. Chinese herbal medicine is an option if you think it will help and you can afford the treatments, but most of us would probably rather get a free prescription from the NHS (in Wales).

I love the Natural Health Clinic. It's a co-operative of professional therapists comprised of…read morereally experienced therapist who really know what they are doing. All of them are qualified to the highest standards within their chosen field, and with such a broad team to choose from, they pretty much have all of the complimentary health bases covered. Here's what they do: Acupuncture Allergy Testing Aromatherapy Counselling Herbal Medicine Homeopathy Hypnotherapy Indian Head Massage Nutrition Osteomyology Reiki Reflexology Shiatsu Out of this list I have had a number of treatments for various conditions. Shiatsu is brilliant for rebalancing the system and correcting imbalances on a profound level as well as in a more obvious respect. It will cure aches and pains that emerge from an overuse of the body, but will also assist in improving more subtle conditions such as digestion. I have also received Acupuncture (great for pain of any kind), and Herbal Medicine for infections, sluggishness and even as a form of tropical medicine, (to rid me of parasites when I came back from India - this was precautionary rather than specifically needed as I wasn't showing any specific symptoms at the time).

the personal care and treatment I have received from the Back & Neck Chiropractic Clinic has…read morealways been outstanding and I highly recommend this team if you are looking for chiropractic treatment with a personal touch

It's rapidly becoming clear that the medical service as we know it is not the only, or indeed the…read morebest, source for healing. Alternative remedies are finally being shed the light that they deserve and institutions like Bristol Natural Health Service are flying the flag. From reflexology to hypnotherapy there is a wide spectrum of help offered here from quality trained professionals. To list all the services and benefits would take an age but the one that really stood out for me was the allergy testing. Using kinesiology and other techniques they were able to pinpoint specific food groups I had problems with. A few alterations to my lifestyle and I'm feeling much more healthy. No appointment necessary and very welcoming, I highly recommend this place.

The Bristol Natural Health Service s a complimentary health clinic situated at the top of…read moreGloucester Road. Being long established it is very good at what it does. Offering a much more comprehensive range of therapies than many other complimentary health centres it's easy to treat The Bristol Natural Health Service as pretty much a one stop shop. I have enjoyed a range of treatments here, from acupuncture to Bowen Technique, always achieving the desired results... restored health and vitality, and an end to pain... always a bonus! The practitioners have always been courteous and genuinely interested in assisting the healing process, always careful to pay attention to the detail. In all cases the therapists I've seen have remembered the ongoing development of my various conditions or complaints without needing to be prompted. But it's the reception staff that have really endeared themselves to me. All mature women, they are really lovely, always warm and devoutly concerned.

The 1st Alternative Clinic offer an integrative alternative medical system which combines therapies…read moresuch as naturopathy (also known as natural medicine) with conventional therapies such as physio podiatry chiropody healthcare thereby offering an holistic approach to treating both acute and long-standing health issues. (When alternative medicine practices such as natural, and holistic methods are utilised by medical or healthcare practitioners to support conventional medical or healthcare practice the specialism is known as Integrative medicine.) Specialists in Integrative Medicine provide a multifaceted treatment approach, using natural medicine techniques such as naturopathic, herbal, homeopathic, nutritional, orthopathic, acupuncture, as well as natural therapeutic injection. These natural methods and remedies reinforce the body's own healing ability helping it to maintain itself at a level of optimum health. Treating the person as a whole instead of simply addressing a particular condition allows for balance to be restored and health to be regained. 1st Alternative Clinic Services include: Physiotherapy Orthopathy Naturopathy Acupuncture Phytotherapy Homeopathy Chiropody Nutritional Therapy Therapeutic Injection Mobile 0845 1662176