What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a component of traditional East Asian medicine that has been practised for over 2,000 years. It involves the gentle insertion of very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to regulate physiological functions.

Modern research shows that acupuncture influences several systems of the body, including:

  • The nervous system
  • The endocrine (hormonal) system
  • The circulatory system
  • The immune system

This makes acupuncture a versatile therapy, especially valuable in treating a wide range of health concerns. Acupuncture is a gentle, effective way to help your body feel better, move better and function at its best.

A Natural Way to Feel Better

Acupuncture encourages the body to function at its best. It can help with:

Pain & Musculoskeletal Issues

Back and neck pain, tense shoulders, joint discomfort, headaches and general muscular aches. Acupuncture helps ease tension, reduce pain and improve mobility.

Digestive & Immune Health

Bloating, sluggish digestion, IBS symptoms and lowered immune resilience often improve as acupuncture supports healthy gut function and overall balance.

Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Wellbeing

Acupuncture is deeply calming. It helps settle the nervous system, reduce stress hormones and create a sense of clarity and ease — many clients leave feeling lighter and more grounded.

Women’s Health & Hormonal Balance

From menstrual issues to fertility support and pregnancy care, acupuncture can help regulate hormones, improve circulation and support the body through each stage.

Sleep & Fatigue

By relaxing the mind and balancing the body’s internal systems, acupuncture can improve sleep quality and help restore natural energy levels.

Why It Works So Well

Acupuncture helps by:

Calming the nervous system
Improving blood flow and circulation
Reducing inflammation
Supporting hormonal regulation
Encouraging deep relaxation
Helping the body repair and rebalance
This multi-layered approach is why many people find relief across several different concerns at the same time.

A Treatment Designed Around You

Every person is different — and so is every acupuncture session.
Your treatment is tailored to your unique needs, whether you want to ease pain, manage stress, improve sleep, support fertility, or simply feel better in yourself.

Most clients describe treatments as relaxing, restorative and a welcome break from the pace of daily life.

Fees

Consultation and treatment: £65 (1 hour)

Subsequent treatments: £60 (50 min)

For missed appointments or cancellation within 24hrs £20

Kevin is trained in traditional and modern approaches to acupuncture and is a BACP registered counsellor. This enables him to listen to the needs of clients carefully and to provide the best possible holistic treatments.