Acupuncture

Frequently Asked Questions

Do acupuncture needles hurt?

The needles used in acupuncture are much thinner than, for example, the needles used to draw blood. Therefore, you generally feel very little when they are inserted. Some acupuncture points, particularly in areas where there is little tissue, may be slightly sensitive when the needle is inserted. This usually lasts only for a brief moment.
If a needle continues to feel painful after it has been inserted, please always let me know. I can then adjust or remove the needle.
Do you feel nervous about being treated with needles? Please feel free to let me know. I can then use ultra-fine needles, so that you feel as comfortable as possible during the treatment.

What can I expect during my first acupuncture consultation?

An initial consultation takes approximately one and a half hours. I take plenty of time to ask you detailed questions about your symptoms and your overall health.
The symptoms you experience can be compared to the branches of a tree. To build as complete a picture of your symptoms as possible, I will also ask additional questions. This helps me gain insight into the underlying cause — the roots of the problem.
In addition, your body provides me with information through reflex zones in the body and by examining your pulse.
I would also like to know more about your medical history and, where applicable, the medications you are currently taking.
Based on all the information you provide, I will then propose a treatment plan and begin the treatment. Follow-up consultations last approximately one to one and a half hours.

What should I keep in mind when attending an acupuncture consultation?

To ensure that the treatment goes as smoothly as possible, there are a few things that are important to keep in mind:

  • Preferably wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Clothing that can easily be rolled up above the knee and above the elbow usually does not need to be removed during the treatment.
  • It is advisable to eat something well before your treatment, so that you do not become hungry during the consultation. However, having a completely full stomach is not comfortable either.
  • For your first consultation, please bring a list of the medications you are currently taking and any surgeries you have undergone, including the years in which they took place. This gives us more time for conversation during the consultation, and you will not have to recall all this information from memory.
  • For your first appointment, please also bring your health insurance card or your health insurance app.

How many acupuncture treatments will I need?

My aim is to genuinely help you make progress with your health. Not just to feel slightly better, but to achieve an improvement that you can actually experience yourself.
The number of treatments you need varies from person to person and depends, among other things, on the nature and duration of your symptoms. Acute complaints generally respond more quickly to treatment. Chronic complaints often require more time.
My goal is to achieve a noticeable improvement within a number of treatments. Once you experience a positive change, you can decide for yourself how you would like to continue with the treatments.

Can children also be treated with acupuncture?

Yes, children can also be treated with a form of acupuncture. Children may, for example, experience digestive problems, respiratory problems, infections, hyperactivity, sleep problems, eczema, ear infections, colds or bedwetting.
For children, I use a Japanese treatment method called Shonishin. This treatment is specifically adapted for children and is very gentle. No needles are inserted into the skin.
Special Shonishin instruments are used to gently stimulate the meridians and areas of the skin, similar to a light massage. To treat acupuncture points, a blunt instrument is placed against the skin and moved across it without penetrating the skin.
As a result, the treatment is generally very pleasant and accessible for children. Shonishin can even be used with very young babies.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, children have a strong natural capacity for recovery. By supporting this in an appropriate way, the body can be helped to regain its balance.

I am pregnant. Is acupuncture suitable for me?

Acupuncture can provide support for various complaints during pregnancy. It can also be used for concerns related to trying to conceive and for complaints following childbirth.
I take your pregnancy into account during treatment and know which acupuncture points can and cannot be treated during the different stages of pregnancy.

I take medication. Do I need to stop taking it when I start acupuncture?

No. Never stop taking medication on your own initiative when you start acupuncture. Initially, you should continue taking your medication as prescribed.
If your symptoms improve, you can discuss with the doctor who prescribed your medication whether it is possible and medically appropriate to reduce the dosage or, if applicable, stop taking the medication.

Is acupuncture covered by health insurance?

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Should I tell my GP that I am receiving acupuncture treatment?

You can let your GP know that you are receiving acupuncture treatment, but you are not required to do so. It can be helpful, however, for your GP to be aware of the different treatments you are receiving.

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Acupuncture Zuidhorn

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 15 minutes from Zuidhorn.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Winsum

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 23 minutes from Winsum.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Ten Boer

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 21 minutes from Ten Boer.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Roden

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 22 minutes from Roden.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Peize

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 18 minutes from Peize

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Paterswolde

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 18 minutes from Paterswolde.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Loppersum

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 25 minutes from Loppersum.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Leek

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 20 minutes from Leek.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Hoogezand

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 22 minutes from Hoogezand.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Haren

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 15 minutes from Haren.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

Route

Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Grijpskerk

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 22 minutes from Grijpskerk.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

Route

Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
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What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
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You’re very welcome in my practice!

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Acupuncture Eelde

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 21 minutes from Eelde.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

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Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture Bedum

Acupuncture practice Irmgard Acupuncture in Groningen is located just 16 minutes from Bedum.

No parking fees

If you’re travelling by car, simply share your license plate with me in advance. I’ll register it under my visitor permit, so you can park without using a parking meter or paying fees.

Route

Acupuncture

You would like to feel better about yourself – more comfortable in your own skin – and are looking for;

  • more energy
  • less pain
  • better sleep and more relaxation
  • a better hormonal balance
  • fewer physical complaints
  • faster healing and recovery after an injury or accident.

You want to feel healthier so that you have more energy in your daily life.

But sometimes it might feel as though your energy is at a low ebb and cannot flow whether they are due to a painful injury, cramp, surgery, or other stressful life events. Then at other times, you might be bursting with energy – so much so that it overflows making it almost impossible to relax. Quite often either one of these scenarios can result in a variety of physical complaints.

By using acupuncture and/or the Epiphora method effectively, I can work with you to get your energy flowing correctly again so that your body regains balance, and you feel that: ‘this is my natural state of being; this is relaxation’. In this way, many health complaints can be significantly reduced or might disappear altogether.

Because we both are aiming for a good and lasting outcome, I would like to work with you to find the root cause of the complaint. In this way I won’t waste treating recurring symptoms. Complaints can, for example, arise from incorrect posture, incorrect nutrition or trauma and this can be addressed during treatment. Or, if you require a more specific , specialised treatment, I can recommend people who I know to be excellent in their field.

If you would like to know what ailments people come to me with,
 please go to the conditions treated page.

What clients say:
“Irmgard is skilled, honest, realistic, decisive, and creative when it comes to finding solutions. She is a good listener and has a great sense of humour, which is certainly not unimportant. Working with her has benefited me in many ways, and for that I am very grateful!”
Read more testimonials

What about my expertise?
I have been trained in both Western medicine and a variety of Eastern medical traditions, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Japanese Medicine, and Epiphora.
You can learn more about the courses and training programmes I have completed.

And I’ve started blogging.
In my blog, I invite you to look at health and illness through an Eastern perspective. I also write about situations that have touched or surprised me, and I share anonymous case examples that illustrate how I work and how I approach specific health complaints.
Read the blog

You’re very welcome in my practice!

Schedule your appointment

Acupuncture

What is acupuncture?

When practicing acupuncture, I use needles to set energy in motion in the meridians of the body. Meridians can be seen as rivers of energy that flow through the body, which are all connected to each other providing sufficient nutrition to all your organs.
Just like a river, sometimes parts run dry (you might experience dry eyes, eyelids or dry lips for example), and at other times the river might overflow (you might experience night sweats). A river might freeze over (e.g. cold feet) or heat up (e.g. a hot head). And occasionally there might be a surge of current in certain places (e.g. palpitations) and too little in other places (e.g. swollen ankles).
With the use of acupuncture, I am a kind of ‘water network manager’ whose main goal is to ensure that there is an even flow of vital energy throughout the body by restoring harmony and balance. This has a healing effect on your body and also brings a peaceful balance to your mind, because the two go hand-in-hand. Quite often you might even notice the positive effects while on the treatment table.

Is it painful?

I have a number of acupuncture techniques at my disposal, this allows me to adapt the treatment to your individual needs and specific complaint:

  • Toyohari is a acupuncture style developed by blind acupuncturists in Japan. It is a subtle and painless way of working on the surface of the skin. Nevertheless, the effect is powerful which is perfect for people with sensitive skin or those with a fear of needles.
  • With Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese acupuncture, the Tan balance method and the Traditional Chinese Acupuncture I do insert needles in the skin. The needles I use are extremely thin and, generally speaking, you hardly feel them. In places where the skin is thin, the placement of a needle can be sensitive for a moment.
  • For children, I use the needle-free Shonishin acupuncture style: This method uses different tapping or brushing techniques on the skin which have been specially developed for children.
  • Ear acupuncture developed by Paul Heijer works with indwelling needles in the ear that stay in place a little longer. This can be quite sensitive. But this method offers great advantages with regard to psychosomatic complaints and pain complaints. And the treatment lasts longer because the needles remain in place for a few days.

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Rest assured; I never use needles on a painful area. Painful complaints can be treated via points outside the painful area.

If you are curious about the courses I have taken, you can read more here.

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