Lautrec Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Suffering as I do from arthritis, I found that I could get relief through acupuncture when I was domiciled in the UK. I was wondering therefore if anyone knows of a acupuncturist within a 30k radius of Ruffec, in the Charente.I am aware that there are some in Angouleme, but there is a chance that there now might be some ex-pats newly arrived in this area with the neccessary qualifications and as yet not registered in the yellow pages! I wouldbe very grateful for any information from a practicioner or a patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourangelle Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 I know in the UK acupuncture is practised by people who do not necessarily have medical qualifications. I don't think that is so much the case here. My husband is very keen on acupuncture and I know that he goes to see a GP who specialises in acupucture. The advantage of course is that you are sure they are qualified doctor, and not just somebody who fancies trying their hand, and they can give you prescriptions too. They are not very well reimbursed, but you can get some money back from the social security. If you look in your yellow pages under médecins: médecines générale orientation acupuncture you could find some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lautrec Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 Merci Jane,What you say makes sense. A needle in the wrong pressure point could be harmful. I see there are four practitioners in the local yellow pages, but they are all in the middle of Angouleme. I was hoping for some one more local. But needs be when the devil drives and I will make an appointment if nothing else turns up! Thank you anyway for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boiling a frog Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 But is Ruffec not as near as damm it 30km from Angouleme and you can always get the train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Lautrec - I will ask around. I have a feeling there is an acupuncturist very near you! If I find one I will PM you!regards....helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Can I also ask if anyone knows one in the north of the Lot (near St Céré or Figeac). I had acupuncture from my Chiropractor in the UK and it helped my knee problem no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lautrec Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Hello Helen,We have corresponded in the past and I know that you live not far away from where I live. I would be very grateful indeed if you did come up with the address of a local Acurpuncturist or possible an Osteopath. You should know this district much better than I do as we have only lived in this area for a short while.An early poster suggested that I trip down to Angouleme. I am prepared eventually to make this comitment if need be, but I must bear in mind that a course of treatment would mean 5 or 6 visits so it would be to my advantage if I could get treatment locally.A big thank you to all those that have added to this topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 message in inbox.........helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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