Every consultation is tailored to your individual needs. Depending on your symptoms, goals and preferences, your treatment may combine acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na, exercise therapy, lifestyle advice or other traditional techniques. The emphasis is always on selecting the most appropriate combination of therapies rather than following a fixed treatment routine.
Whether you are seeking help with a specific condition, long-term health concerns or my mitochondrial health programme, the first step is understanding your current situation and developing a plan that is both practical and sustainable.
Before your first appointment, please complete the informed consent form and bring a list of any current medications or supplements if relevant. If you have any questions about whether treatment is appropriate for your condition, please feel free to get in touch before booking.
Your appointment begins with a discussion about your health, current symptoms and any relevant medical history. This allows us to identify the factors that may be contributing to your condition and agree realistic treatment goals.
Where appropriate, a physical examination may also be carried out, such as assessing movement, posture, muscle tension or tenderness. Traditional Chinese medicine may also include observation of the tongue and palpation of the pulse, alongside more conventional examination methods.
Treatment is then selected according to your individual needs. This may involve a single therapy or a combination of approaches, depending on what is most appropriate for your condition and the time available.
Many appointments also include practical advice on exercise, sleep, nutrition or other aspects of lifestyle to help support progress between sessions.
Your first appointment allows extra time to gain a thorough understanding of your health.
As well as discussing your main concern, we may explore your medical history, current medications, sleep, digestion, activity levels, stress, lifestyle and any other factors that could be influencing your health. This broader perspective helps identify patterns that may not be obvious when looking only at the presenting symptom.
Following the assessment, we will discuss a personalised treatment plan and begin treatment where appropriate.
Follow-up appointments review your progress and adapt the treatment as your condition changes.
Chinese medicine is a dynamic process rather than a fixed protocol. As symptoms improve or new information becomes available, different therapies or treatment strategies may become more appropriate. This continual reassessment helps ensure that treatment remains relevant to your current needs.
The frequency of appointments varies depending on your condition, goals and response to treatment. Acute problems may benefit from more frequent sessions initially, whereas longer-term maintenance often requires only occasional reviews.
Not every aspect of treatment requires a face-to-face appointment.
Remote consultations are available by telephone or secure video consultation for services that do not require physical treatment. These include:
Remote consultations are particularly useful for people who live further away, are unable to travel, or prefer ongoing support between clinic visits.
Home visits may be available for patients who are unable to attend the clinic, subject to location and availability.
Because equipment must be transported and sufficient time allowed for travel and preparation, home visits incur additional charges. Where possible, combining appointments with family members or neighbours can help reduce travel costs.
Please ensure there is a clean, suitable space available for treatment. Some specialised equipment or therapies may not be practical outside the clinic, but we will discuss this beforehand so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Woodley Bioenergetics
90 Deane Croft Road,
Eascote, Pinner, Greater London. HA5 1SP
Tel/WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7946 174 829
Email: steve@steve-woodley.co.uk
