Clinic Information

What to expect during a treatment

During your first consultation detailed questions will be asked about your current condition, including any medication or other treatments you are receiving. You will also be asked about your sleeping patterns, diet, emotional state and other questions relating to your lifestyle. Your pulse will be taken at both wrists and your tongue inspected. All of this information gives a picture of where imbalances may be occuring in the body and is used to formulate a diagnosis on which your treatment will be based. This will be discussed with you in detail.

Dependant upon your condition, weekly treatments are generally recommended initially, becoming less frequent as you improve. However, in an acute (recent) condition, treatments may be recommended more frequently.

For the acupuncture treatment you will be asked to lie on a couch, only exposing the areas necessary for needling. Once the needles have been inserted, they are generally left in situ for up to 20 minutes, during which time you will be encouraged to relax. Soft music may be played if you so wish.

Similarly, a tuīná treatment will generally be conducted with you resting in a comfortable position on the couch. Some tuīná may be performed over clothing, but usually direct contact with the skin is preferred, and grape seed oil may be used as a massage medium.

The acupuncture needles used are sterile, single use only and are disposed of safely after use.

If Chinese herbs are prescribed, only those produced by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant companies are used, ensuring their pharmaceutical quality and absence of contaminants.

Prior to a treatment, it is suggested that you:

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing (separates are often easier)
• Avoid eating a large meal, but do make sure you have eaten
• Avoid foods/drinks that may discolour the tongue
• Avoid alcohol/caffeine
• Avoid the use of heavily scented deodorants/perfumes and heavy cosmetics
• Avoid strenuous activity

After your treatment, it is suggested that you:

• Avoid the eating of a heavy meal for at least 2-3 hours
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid strenuous activity

Appointment Availability

Monday to Friday: 10-6

Saturdays: by special arrangement

The clinic is licensed by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
Ann Brownbill is registered with the British Acupuncture Council, the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

How to get there

31, Beechfield Road is in the Woodhall area of Welwyn Garden City and runs between Woodhall Lane and Holwell Road. We are approximately halfway along the road, set back behind a shrubbery area. There is a climbing hydrangea over the front wall of the house.
Parking is usually not a problem and is either in one of the parking bays, or on the road.

Consultation fees and payment

An initial appointment of 2 hours is £60

Follow-up appointment of 1 hour is £30

Thermo auricular candling £25 or an additional £10 when combined with another treatment

The costs of herbal prescriptions are additional to these fees.
Supplement costs will vary according to type.

Payment is by cheque or cash and required at the time of the appointment.

A deposit may be required if supplements/herbs are ordered specifically.

Appointment Cancellation

If you are unable to keep an appointment, 24 hours notice is required, otherwise part or full cost of the appointment will be charged.