Clinic Update: True Fortune Wellness is relocating. Existing patient appointments continue as planned, but we’re not accepting new patients at this time while we prepare for our move.
Acupuncture can do so much more than get you back up and running when you put your back out or twist your ankle. When it comes to wellness, we don’t just treat current symptoms, but also look at the root causes of your problems in order to support your body and restore its ideal function as a whole.
Acupuncture emphasises treatment at the root of your problem so can help people who have no physical symptoms but want to improve how they feel. It is a holistic approach to treating your body and mind that promotes wellness in day to day life. The muscle relaxation and improved blood flow that acupuncture provides can also help you return to a more healthy and healing sleep pattern.
Many top athletes make use of acupuncture, not only to treat sports injuries, but also to improve their overall performance.
LeBron James, Michael Phelps, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Aaron Rodgers, Vincenzo Nibali, and Shaquille O’Neal have all used acupuncture as part of their training and recovery regimens.
Everyone can benefit from acupuncture for wellbeing. No matter what walk of life you are from, regular Acupuncture treatment can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
In terms of wellbeing, this can be something that you decide according to your own needs. Some clients come for treatment every week as they really notice the benefits of regular care, others find that a visit every six weeks gives the most benefit.
Acupuncture for wellbeing is felt to be successful when patients report an improvement in how they feel in themselves as well as in the signs and symptoms that may have led them to seek treatment. It is taken as a sign of great success when patient’s report that they feel like their old selves again.
Five Elements Acupuncture understands that the root of a person’s malaise usually, but not always, lies in the Mind or Spirit. A great many people these days are suffering from an imbalance in their Spirit which can be seen in the prevalence of mental health problems, the use and abuse of substances such as caffeine, alcohol and recreational drugs, and the common complaint of stress and overwork.
In a recent survey of 22,000 people in the UK over half reported mood swings, over half reported feeling unmotivated, almost exactly half reported feelings of anxiety, just under half reported difficulty sleeping, just under half reported poor memory or difficulty concentrating, and just under half reported feelings of depression.
I am always happy to call you back for a complementary consultation over the phone. If you’re in Bristol and not sure whether acupuncture is right for you, I am here to answer any and all of your questions.
Andrew as well as being an amazing acupuncturist also ran in-person and online QiGong classes He is a patient teacher, building your knowledge in easy steps
I can really recommend True Fortune’s acupuncture. Andrew is very professional. His manner is very calm and thoughtful. The clinic he has created is a welcoming relaxing environment
Working with Andrew was a great experience. He’s very warm and approachable, and his space is very relaxing to spend time in. The treatment has also helped me feel better so I would definitely recommend.
I had been struggling with chilblain-related swollen fingers for a number of years with no improvement after several attempted treatments. After the very first session with Andrew, there was noticeable improvement in my condition and this is now the first cold season in a while with no physical symptoms! Andrew is very knowledgeable, kind and… Read more “Chilblains”
Andrew was warm, supportive, professional and incredibly kind. I felt gently guided through each session together and I was really delighted by how quickly I saw an improvement in my symptoms. His treatment room is a lovely and relaxing space too.
Since starting acupuncture with Andrew I have seen great improvement in the issues I came to him with. His gentle, attentive manner and genuine kindness put me at ease from the beginning. Andrew’s qigong instruction has also been very beneficial for me, and I am feeling great results from the daily practice I’ve begun based… Read more “Wellbeing”
Andrew was recommended to me through a friend, and I began seeing him last year. Acupuncture is a treatment I’ve found works well for me and since moving to Bristol I was on the look out for a good therapist. I have found the treatment Andrew provides is very effective for keeping me well and… Read more “Health & Wellbeing”
I sought Andrew’s support after dealing with chronic stress arising from being 24/7 carer for a family member, living with the heartache of multiple bereavements of close friends over 2023, and trying to recover from the side-effects of a month of chemotherapy in early 2024 which had wiped me out and brought me to my… Read more “Stress & Emotional Support”
I have benefitted greatly from True Fortune Acupuncture’s level of service. From my initial website enquiry, I booked the complimentary initial call with Andrew where I was able to discuss some of my issues and why I was seeking acupuncture. Andrew provided a comprehensive description of what acupuncture would involve and how it might help… Read more “Anxiety”
Andrew is a professional, attentive and caring acupuncturist. The premises are nice and relaxing and Andrew listens to your problems. My health issues at present are a little complex, but my consultations with Andrew, his knowledge of the body and his treatment protocol including bodywork, nutrition advice and breathing exercises have been extremely beneficial to… Read more “Sinus Issues, Menopause and Anxiety”
I offer online, in person and one to one classes in Tai Chi Ch’uan and Self-Healing Qigong.
These are without doubt the best way to support your acupuncture treatment.