About the Business
My name is Sarah and I began the process of setting up Brierley Therapies in 2013 after graduating with a degree from the Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) York. NCA is a specialist training college that focuses on the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners through practical and academic work.
For the last 15 years I have worked as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. I completed my BSc(Hons) and Master degree at Nottingham Trent University.
I have now left QMC to allow me to dedicate my time to acupuncture.
Having worked in Western medicine and Chinese medicine I can gain insight into both sides of a patients care.
My colleague, Anne Etherton and I are joining forces. This will enable us to offer more appointments in Beeston at PhysioDirect. Anne is there Wednesdays and I am there Friday afternoons. Contact us directly for appointments.
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What is Acupuncture?
During an acupuncture treatment very fine needles are inserted at specific points on the body. The effect of the needles can be enhanced with the use of small electrical charges or moxa on the needles.
There are different forms of acupuncture including Five Element Acupuncture, Western Medical Acupuncture, Japanese Meridian Therapy, Korean Hand Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture (TCM). TCM also includes dietary therapy, Tui na massage, Qi gong, cupping and herbal medicine
Many practitioners will use different elements of these styles to tailor the best treatment possible.
At the initial consultation a full medical and lifestyle history will be taken, including details that you may feel are not linked to your current condition. At each appointment your tongue and pulse will be examined to give a better understanding of internal disharmonies as seen in Chinese Medicine,this allows for an individual treatment to be designed.
Please bring a list of any current medications.
At all times respect and dignity of the patient is a priority, a lot of the points used are on the legs and arms but sometimes it is necessary to needle your back or stomach. Patients may wish to wear shorts but towels are available to cover up.
You are welcome to bring somebody with you to appointments and they can wait in the waiting area.
Location & Hours
17 Villa Street
Beeston, NG9 2NY
