Acupuncture
Precision. Pattern. Flow.
Traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and scalp acupuncture — each applied with clinical precision to address functional imbalances, pain patterns, and nervous system dysregulation.
Acupuncture as a clinical tool,
not a generic treatment.
Within Dr Shehan's integrative framework, acupuncture is not used as standalone therapy — it is prescribed as part of an individually designed plan based on your full Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis, your physiological picture, and your treatment goals.
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points that influence the body's regulatory systems — including the nervous system, hormonal pathways, immune function, and the movement of qi (functional energy) through the meridian network. When applied correctly and in the right sequence, it can produce meaningful results where other approaches have not.
Each session is clinically purposeful.
- Pre-session pulse and tongue diagnosis following classical Chinese medicine methodology
- Point selection based on your current pattern — never a fixed template
- Combination of traditional, electro, or scalp modalities as clinically indicated
- Needle retention with time adjusted to your body's response
- Integration notes connecting the session to your overall treatment plan
- Between-session guidance to support and extend treatment effects
Where acupuncture is most often applied.
Chronic Pain
Back, joint, neuropathic, migraine
Digestive Disorders
IBS, bloating, reflux, motility
Stress & Anxiety
Nervous system regulation, cortisol
Fatigue & Energy
Chronic fatigue, post-viral, burnout
Hormonal Balance
Cycle regulation, thyroid, menopause
Sleep Disorders
Insomnia, disrupted sleep, early waking
"After each session I could already feel differences. They were very subtle, but very meaningful. Over time those changes built. One year later I am way more energised, more secure, more motivated."
— Sandra, Patient · Survival mode and overwhelm
A typical treatment journey.
Full Assessment Session
Your first session involves an extended consultation — Chinese medicine tongue and pulse diagnosis, a full case review, and pattern identification. No needles until the picture is clear.
Initial Treatment Phase (3–6 sessions)
Weekly or twice-weekly sessions using your prescribed point protocols. The focus is on reducing the primary pattern and creating initial movement. Response is monitored closely.
Consolidation Phase
As response stabilises, frequency reduces. Sessions shift toward deepening, maintaining, and extending gains. The plan is adjusted as your pattern evolves.
Maintenance or Completion
Depending on your goals, care either transitions to a low-frequency maintenance schedule or concludes with a final review and self-care protocol to sustain results.
Acupuncture works best as part of a whole plan.
One message.
One honest answer.
Tell me briefly what you're experiencing. I'll confirm whether this is a good fit and what the next step should be.