Acupuncture is one of the longest established forms of healthcare in the world. It originated in China around 2,500 years ago and is  practised across the world today. 

Acupuncture is a holistic form of therapy in which very fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body. These points have specific 'actions' and are selected and prescribed by your acupuncturist during your consultation and treatment. Treatments are always tailored to the individual rather than just the symptom, as Traditional Chinese Medicine recognises that the physical, mental and emotional aspects of life cannot be separated. 

Acupuncture allows communication with the body and encourages our natural ability to heal by re-establishing the body's free flow of vital energy.

Electro acupuncture is sometimes used for cases of chronic pain, joint pain, back pain etc. While this can sound a little intimidating, electro acupuncture offers the added component of electrical stimulation which while gentle, is effective at promoting blood flow and pain relief.

Cupping is another ancient therapy often utilised during treatments as it can be incredibly soothing for musculoskeletal pain. It is also very useful for those suffering with a cold or chesty cough. This therapy involves using special cups, usually made of silicon or glass, to create suction on the surface of the skin. It acts as a deep tissue massage, drawing fresh blood through the tissue to the skins surface and facilitating the easing of stagnation in an affected area. Cupping is a very safe therapy, however it can temporarily leave dark, painless circular marks after treatment which look unsightly, but usually clear up without any problem after a few days. 

Moxibustion is a technique sometimes incorporated into acupuncture treatments where your practitioner finds cold in the body. A dried herb called Mugwort can be placed on the end of an acupuncture needle and burned in order to warm a specific point, or it can be placed in closer contact with the skin in order to warm a part of the body which may be painful and stagnant due to cold. 

Massage is an important and useful aspect of some treatments, particularly for those who are presenting with pain. Massage allows your acupuncturist to palpate the area of the body where the stagnation is and can be a very healing therapy in itself. 

These therapies are sometimes used in addition to acupuncture and some may be used as an alternative to needles, depending on individual cases.

Prices

First appointments can take approximately 1 and a half hours and cost £70. 

Subsequent appointments can take approximately 45 minutes and cost £49.

Cancellation, lateness and no-shows policy:

Please provide at least 24 hours notice of cancellation of your appointment in order that your slot may be offered to someone else.

Full payment for an appointment will be required if:

• 24 hours notice is not given;
• You don't show up for your appointment;
• You arrive for your appointment so late that your practitioner no longer has enough time to treat you.
  
  

*Free Strike Policy - of course, life happens sometimes and this may mean a last minute cancellation. Everyone is therefore allowed one chance or a 'free strike' without incurring the penalty of full payment. However, once your free strike is used, full payment is required.