Consultation - Your first session begins with a relaxed conversation about your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. This helps me understand the root of your concerns and create a personalised treatment plan. Pulse & Tongue Diagnosis - After your consultation, you get to lie down on a comfortable treatment table while I have a quick look at your tongue and feel your pulse. These are Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques which help me build a fuller picture of your overall health. Gentle Needle Insertion - I then place ultra-fine, sterile needles at specific points on your body. This process is usually painless - you may feel sensations of warmth, heaviness, tingling or a dull ache around the needle. Time to Relax - You then lie comfortably for 20-40 minutes while the needles do their work. Many people fall into a deep state of relaxation or even drift off to sleep. Treatment Plan - At the end of your session, we’ll talk through your personalised treatment plan and discuss any supportive exercises, lifestyle guidance, or supplement recommendations that may benefit you.

The number of treatments varies from person to person and depends on the nature of your condition, how long you’ve had it, and your overall health. Some people feel noticeable improvement after just one or two sessions, while others benefit from a longer course of weekly treatments. For best results, this is what I usually recommend as an initial treatment plan for the following conditions - - Acute conditions (recent pain, minor injuries, stress flare-ups, etc.): 3 - 6 weekly treatments. - Chronic conditions (chronic pain, CFS, digestive issues, etc.): 6 - 12 weekly treatments. - Women's health concerns (PMS, period pain, PCOS, endometriosis, etc.): 6 - 12 weekly treatments.

It’s best to wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows me to access commonly treated areas such as your arms, legs, abdomen, and back. If treatment is required in areas that aren’t easily accessible with clothing on (such as the hips, glutes, or mid-back), I may ask you to remove or adjust certain items of clothing. If this is needed, I will always ensure your comfort and privacy with appropriate draping.

Make sure you've eaten something, avoid alcohol consumption immediately beforehand, and wear comfortable clothing.

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine (about the width of a human hair) so most people feel very little upon insertion. As the needle is adjusted, you may notice sensations such as warmth, tingling, heaviness, or a mild dull ache. If anything feels uncomfortable at any point, I can adjust or remove the needle right away.

Yes. When performed by a licensed practitioner using sterile, single-use needles, acupuncture is generally considered very safe. Side effects are usually mild and temporary, such as slight soreness or bruising.

Absolutely. I use sterile, single-use, FDA-regulated needles that are safely disposed of after each treatment.

Yes, acupuncture is generally considered safe at all stages of pregnancy. It can be very helpful for easing discomfort associated with pregnancy and for supporting preparation for labour. If your pregnancy is high-risk, it’s best to check with your health-care provider before booking. If you are pregnant, please let me know during your consultation so I can tailor the treatment appropriately.