Standard news is that fifty percent of the population (roughly) do not like pins, needles or anything remotely penetrating, fair enough too.
Good news is that 80% (roughly) believe in the myriad of Chinese Medicine therapies available, their natural healing benefits and clinically proven curing results.
Fabulous news is that as of April 2008, Acupuncture Ibiza is open for business and the timing couldn’t be more perfect - nor could its creator.
Founder, Briton Madeline Dempsey, arrived in Ibiza in October 2007 to ‘see what might happen’ (like most ex-pats) and happen it has. Introduced to the healing ways of Acupuncture after using traditional Chinese medicine to help reduce side effects while being personally treated for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Madeline now uses her first hand experience and extensive Chinese medicine education to treat patients suffering acute and chronic health problems.
From back pain, sciatica, fatigue, palpitations, asthma and skin conditions to facial paralysis, PMS, sports injuries, stopping smoking, pregnancy management and facial rejuvenation - all are treated using acupuncture, moxa and cupping alongside patent Chinese herbal remedies, with remarkable results that will turn you into a true believer.
Three years living and practicing her field in Argentina’s Buenos Aires allows Madeline to treat patients in both English and fluent Spanish and with the clinic located in the San Jose country-side, acupuncture just became a much less prickly experience than we thought.
This story was published on March 30, 2008