Lilja Katanka

I'm Lilja : I was brought up in London, and as far as I can remember I've had an interest in complementary therapies, and asked a lot of questions. Western medicine didn't answer all my questions; for example I knew that my childhood eczema came back as soon as the steroid cream stopped- so obviously it wasn't actually treating the problem, just hiding it for a while.

Treatments are holistic, and individualised to you and your symptoms and history. I am an accredited member of the British Acupuncture Council, and abide by a code of ethics and safety. I always aim to treat your main presenting condition for noticeable results, while also addressing the underlying cause/causes of your problem for long lasting effects.

It usually involves burning a herb on top of the needles or holding a stick of burning moxa over the skin in certain areas to create warmth and movement, and to support the immune system. It may be used in areas of pain or stagnation, it may be used to expel coldness, support Yang, dry Dampness, or tonify Qi and Blood.

The second trimester is usually less troublesome but in clinic I might see pregnancy patients starting to get physical discomfort due to the growing bump; hip or pelvic pain, constipation or haemorrhoids, itching, thrush or sleep disruption. In the third trimester, we're heading towards pre-birth preparation- and studies have shown that regular pre-birth treatment from 36 weeks can reduce labour time and interventions.

Holistic treatment is about understanding that mind and body are fully interconnected, and it is essential to treat the whole person to restore equilibrium of both. I love getting to the root cause of an issue to get the best and most sustainable results.

Acupuncture is based on ancient traditions and philosophy and a different view of the body and its energetic functions, but now we can integrate this wisdom with new information and technology to get the best possible outcomes.I list a few conditions on this website but this is by no means exhaustive, so do get in touch to see if I can help your condition.