A thorough consultation is carried out, which allows the practitioner to assess the needs of each individual client. By treating the body as a whole (as opposed to individual symptoms) the energy in the body can be balanced and well being restored. Traditional acupuncture can be used to maintain general health, or to help a wide variety of conditions such as insomnia, depression, infertility, headaches and fibromyalgia (for a full list of treatments approved by the World Health Organization, or more information, please visit the WHO website). This type of acupuncture uses very fine needles and patient comfort is a priority.