WellSpring Practioner Profile
Carole Sleight MBAcC
Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist Member of the British Acupuncture Council
RGN(Registered General Nurse) RMN(Registered Mental Nurse)

For appointments :
021-115-6615

Carole welcomes you to contact her for an obligation free discussion to determine if she might be able to help you.

Send an email to schedule an appointment.

Location
Village Medical,
2A Dodson Avenue,
Milford,
Auckland
Click here for a location map

Practice Hours:
Tuesdays,
between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(at other times by arrangement)

About Carole

Carole Sleight practices traditional Chinese Acupuncture.She earned her honours degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, in 1998, after three years of study at the prestigious London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, now a part of the University of Westminster.Before becoming involved in Acupuncture, she studied as both a general and psychiatric nurse at Guy’s hospital in London.  Carole has a long association with healthcare, but finds acupuncture therapy particularly exciting, because of it’s ability to encompass many facets of healing. It is a truly holistic therapy, working on physical, emotional and spiritual levels, helping to restore the interconnectedness between all aspects of being.Carole has a particular interest in treating PMS and other menstrual difficulties with acupuncture. Carole is committed to women’s health and wellbeing at all stages of life.Carole was born and raised in England and moved to New Zealand five years ago.

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Questions people often ask.

What Happens During Treatment?
What Is Acupuncture?
Who Can Be Helped By Acupuncture?
Is acupuncture safe?

What Happens During Treatment?

"The first consultation is usually longer than subsequent visits, because the I must assess your general health.  I will ask questions about your current symptoms and medical history. 

I may ask about your digestion, sleeping patterns and emotional state, as these help me make a diagnosis.  I will also exaamine your pulses (on both wrists) and tongue.The needles used for acupuncture are very much finer than those used to give injections or take blood tests.  When the needles are inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache. During treatment, you may experience a feeling of heaviness in your limbs, or a pleasant feeling of relaxation."

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What Is Acupuncture?

Traditionally, acupuncture is an holistic approach to the management of disease, as well as the maintenance of health.According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy, known as Qi, moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridians or channels, beneath the skin. The insertion of fine needles at specifically chosen acupuncture points on the meridians, will restore the balance of energy and promote wellbeing.It is important for patients to understand the difference in the two styles of acupuncture most commonly on offer today.Traditional acupuncture is based on over 2000 years of developments and refinements in Eastern countries. With traditional acupuncture, a diagnosis is made from what is often a complex pattern of disharmony. The exact degree of disharmony is unique to each individual, and your individuality will be recognised in a personalised treatment plan. Our goal is to treat the root and the branch of the problem, or in other words, the cause and the effect.Western style, or medical acupuncture is a more recent development. It is practised predominantly by doctors and physiotherapists, and uses a more limited range of acupuncture techniques, based on a western medical diagnosis.

Who Can Be Helped By Acupuncture?

Although often described as a means of pain relief, acupuncture is in fact used to treat a wide range of ailments, as well as painful conditions. Some people seek acupuncture as a preventative measure, to strengthen the constitution, or because they feel run down or stressed, without necessarily being ‘ill’ in the Western sense.Many people use acupuncture to help with specific health problems. Typically these might include Asthma, Gastrointestinal problems, Headaches, Hay Fever, Menstrual problems, muscle/joint problems or injuries, and many others.

Is acupuncture safe? 

YES.
All needles used are sterile and single-use only. They are disposed of after treatment.

LINKS

British Acupuncture Council

Carole is a member of The British Acupuncture Council, the UK's main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture.

Carole is also a trustee of the Amitabha Hospice Service and invites you to visit their website.

Amithaba Hospice
Amitabha Hospice Service offers free practical home help and compassionate companionship for the elderly and the incurably ill of any age and their families with specially trained and supervised Caregivers throughout the greater Auckland area. Based on the Buddhist principals of love, integrity, equanimity and service, each family member and staff member is accorded equal respect and compassion with regard to their individuality and uniqueness as members of the larger universal human family. Amitabha Hospice Service is dedicated to developing and maintaining the highest quality of compassionate care in co-operation with other professional community services.
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