Health Problems

Acupuncture has been validated by the World Health Organization and clinical trials have shown that acupuncture is effective in treating a wide range of conditions. For further information, browse through the research based fact sheets for over 60 conditions on the British Acupuncture Council website: www.acupuncture.org.uk

In clinical practise, acupuncturists see people with a wide variety of health problems, these include some of the following:

Cancer: adverse reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy

General aches and pains, chronic pain

Mental health: depression, low mood, panic attacks, anxiety and stress

Digestive issues: IBS, abdominal or epigastric bloating or pain, nausea, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea and heartburn.

Low energy and chronic fatigue

Insomnia

Vertigo and dizziness

Migraine/headache

Menstrual cycle problems: PMS, painful periods, heavy bleeding, infrequent menstruation.

Menopausal symptoms

Musculoskeletal and joint pain, sciatica

Fertility – including working alongside IVF

Pregnancy issues: nausea and vomiting, labour induction and post natal support

Post covid health concerns

Asthma/wheezing/chronic cough/sinusitis

Skin: eczema and psoriasis

I have been in clinical practise for over 20 years and am therefore very experienced. This list is not exhaustive so please do contact me if you have a specific issue that you would like to discuss, especially if you are unsure whether or not acupuncture might help you.