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What are Lynda’s
qualifications?
How long has Lynda been in
practice?
Is Lynda an Acupuncturist or a
naturopath?
If I come to see Lynda do I have to
have acupuncture
treatment?
Do I need a referral to see
Lynda?
What kind of health conditions does
Lynda treat?
Does Lynda ONLY treat female health
problems?
Does Lynda only treat
women?
What happens during a first
consultation?
What kind of herbs and supplements are
used in the
clinic?
How long is an acupuncture
session?
How do I know that the needles are
sterile?
What happens in an acupuncture
consultation?
How will I feel after a
treatment?
How many treatments will I
need?
Can I have ACC cover for treatment of
an injury?
I have some more questions – can you
answer them?
What are Lynda’s
qualifications?
Lynda Wharton has a bachelors degree
in psychology (BA Psych); a diploma in natural therapies from the South
Pacific College of Natural Therapies; (ND) and a Diploma in Traditional
Chinese Acupuncture from the Auckland Acupuncture College
(DipAc). She is a member of
the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists, and is ACC registered for
treatment of ACC approved accidents.
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How long has Lynda been in
practice?
Since 1987 in various places on the
North Shore. For the past
ten years she has practiced from her clinic in Torbay, which has recently
relocated to Lonely Track Rd, Albany Heights.
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Is Lynda an Acupuncturist or a
naturopath?
Both! Lynda is one of a very small group of
practitioners qualified and experienced in the practice of both
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Naturopathic
medicine.
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If I come to see Lynda do I have to
have acupuncture treatment?
No. The vast majority of patients choose to
combine the healing benefits of acupuncture and naturopathy. There is no obligation to do so, and
some clients wish to work solely with a naturopathic
approach.
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Do I need a referral to see
Lynda?
No. Simply contact Lynda directly through
the website or by telephoning (09) 473-1117
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What kind of health conditions does
Lynda treat?
Lynda specialises in the drug free
holistic treatment of a wide range of female health issues
including:
Infertility
Pregnancy and pre and post birth
care
Menstrual problems including period
pain, PMS, irregular or absent periods
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian
syndrome
Cystitis
Thrush
Hormonal
migraines
Depression/anxiety
issues
Insomnia
Menopausal
transition
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Does Lynda ONLY treat female health
problems?
No. While this is her area of specialist
interest, Lynda also treats a wide spectrum of health problems including
(but not limited to):
Gut and digestive
disorders Injuries Carpal tunnel
syndrome Sciatica
Stress related
problems
Fatigue
High blood
pressure
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Does Lynda only treat
women?
No. While the majority of Lynda’s patients
are women and girls of all ages, she also works with male
clients.
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What happens during a first
consultation?
A first consultation is one hour
long. Depending on the
complexity of your case, the entire first consultation may comprise of
case taking. In less complex
cases, half an hour is often sufficient for case taking, and the
remaining time is used for a first acupuncture
treatment.
Then what?
Having taken a very thorough case
history, Lynda then spends time focussed on creating a comprehensive
naturopathic program unique to you. This often involves dietary change;
lifestyle and exercise change; and the use of clinical nutritional
supplements and/or traditional Chinese or western herbal
medicine. This program is
emailed to you, and discussed at the next visit, the following
week. This is your
opportunity to ask questions before embarking on your naturopathic
program.
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What kind of herbs and supplements are
used in the clinic?
Lynda stocks and recommends only the
highest quality clinical nutrients and herbal medicine. She prescribes widely from the
practitioner only Metagenics range; China Med Chinese herbal range; and
the Usana clinical nutrition range. Occasionally she will direct you to
purchase a product through a retail outlet.
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How long is an acupuncture
session?
These appointments are half an hour
long.
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How do I know that the needles are
sterile?
Only disposable, pre-sterilised
needles are used. They are
discarded after one use.
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What happens in an acupuncture
consultation?
After questioning you about your
health, Lynda then uses pulse and tongue diagnosis to further her
understanding of your condition.
Appropriate acupuncture points are
chosen (usually no more than 10 – 12 needles in total), and fine sterile
acupuncture needles are inserted (usually only a couple of millimeters)
into the acupuncture point.
There is minimal sensation with the insertion. Once in place, the needles are usually
left for 15 – 20 minutes before removal. During the treatment, most people feel
a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing. It is not uncommon to fall
asleep.
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How will I feel after a
treatment?
Usually deeply relaxed. At first, it is common to feel quite
tired or sleepy after a treatment. Sometimes, with more chronic conditions
there is a period of “aggravation” during which symptoms may become
temporarily more noticeable.
This is usually quickly followed by a clear improvement in your original
condition.
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How many treatments will I
need?
The answer is different for every
patient. With acute
conditions, sometimes, only two or three treatments are
required. With more chronic,
long lasting conditions, weekly or twice weekly acupuncture may be
required for several weeks or months.
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Can I have ACC cover for treatment of
an injury?
Lynda is a registered ACC
practitioner. If you have a
case number, you can self refer to the clinic for acupuncture
treatment. ACC partially
covers the cost of your treatment for 10 visits per injury. There is a surcharge of $25 per
treatment.
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I have some more questions – can you
answer them?
Either email Lynda through this
website or lynda@lyndawharton.com or
call on (09) 473-1117 for
any further questions.
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