Four Gates Community Acupuncture

20/02/2023

If you're dealing with chronic pain, migraines, or anxiety, you may have tried a variety of different treatments without success. However, many people have found relief from these conditions through acupuncture.

In fact, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Vickers et al., 2018) found that acupuncture can be just as effective as prescription medication for pain relief.

Another study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (Spence et al., 2004) found that acupuncture can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.

If you're interested in learning more about how acupuncture can help with your specific health concerns, book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists today!

References:

Spence, D. W., Kayumov, L., Chen, A., Lowe, A., Jain, U., Katzman, M. A., ... & Shapiro, C. M. (2004). Acupuncture increases nocturnal melatonin secretion and reduces insomnia and anxiety: a preliminary report. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(3), 521-528.

Vickers, A. J., Cronin, A. M., Maschino, A. C., Lewith, G., MacPherson, H., Foster, N. E., ... & Sherman, K. J. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: individual patient data meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Association, 319(24), 2570-2581.

19/01/2023

Want to optimize your wellness routine? Acupuncture can help!

But how often should you schedule appointments? It depends on your individual needs and goals.
A general recommendation is to start with weekly sessions for the first 4-6 weeks, then reassess and adjust as necessary.

Your acupuncturist can work with you to create a personalized plan.

Book your appointment today and experience the benefits for yourself! (Link in Bio)

17/01/2023

Finding balance in Traditional Chinese Medicine not only benefits the body, but also the mind and spirit.

TCM practitioners believe that the body's energy, called Qi (pronounced "chee"), flows through a network of pathways called meridians. When Qi is flowing freely, the body is in balance and good health. However, when Qi is blocked or out of balance, it can lead to illness or pain.

Acupuncture, one of the most well-known TCM practices, is based on the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. These points are believed to correspond to specific meridians, and the needles are used to stimulate or balance the flow of Qi.

12/01/2023

Hello there! We’re back from the Christmas break and couldn’t be more excited to welcome you in our clinic!

Back pain or not, we hope you’ll find your acupuncture treatment relaxing and effective.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY (link in Bio)

Hope to see you soon!
- Juliana, Patrick, Andre and Ewa xx

19/12/2022

Four Gates Community Acupuncture in Central London.

Next community clinic days: 12th and 26th of January!

We can help with: Neck/Shoulder/Back/Knee Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Digestive issues, Women's Health, Anxiety, Stress, Tinnitus and many more.

Initial session: £30
Follow-up session: £25

Book Now:

17/10/2022

Next community clinic days: 27th of October, 10th of November and 24th of November!

❤️‍🩹 We can help with: stress, anxiety, insomnia, chronic & acute pain, migraines, hay fever, digestive issues, women's health, addictions and many more ❤️‍🩹

✨Initial session: £30
✨Follow-up session: £25

📍 London NW1, nearest tube station: Warren Street

To book simply DM us or visit our website (link in bio), see you on Thursday! 😊

03/10/2022

📅 Next community clinic day on Thursday, 13th of October!

❤️‍🩹 We can help with: stress, anxiety, insomnia, chronic & acute pain, migraines, hay fever, digestive issues, women's health, addictions and many more ❤️‍🩹

✨Initial session: £30
✨Follow-up session: £25

To book simply DM us or visit our website (link in bio), see you on Thursday! 😊

02/10/2022

Four Gates Community Acupuncture in Central London.

Next Community Clinic Day on Thursday 13th October and 27th.

1.30PM to 5.30 PM

We can help with: Chronic pain, headaches/migraines, digestive issues, women’s health, and many more.

Initial session: £30
Follow-up session: £25

Book Now:
https://fourgatesacucare.wixsite.com/four-gates-community/contact-7

17/09/2022

Four Gates Community Acupuncture. Next Community Clinic Day on Thursday 29th September.

We can help with: Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, Chronic and Acute pain, Migraines, Hay Fever, Digestive Issues, Women's Health, Addictions, and many more.

Initial session: £30
Follow-up session: £25

Book Now:
https://fourgatesacucare.wixsite.com/four-gates-community/contact-7

19/08/2022

Next Community Clinic Day on Thursday 1st September

Sliding scale pay - what you can afford system
£30 - £50

Book Now Click on the link below:

https://fourgatesacucare.wixsite.com/four-gates-community/contact-7

14/07/2022

Next Community Clinic Day on Thursday 21th July

Sliding scale pay - what you can afford system
£30 - £50

Hi there! We are set up and ready for you 😊 Our door officially opens on the 23/06, 13:00. Don’t forget to book your appointment! See you at Four Gates 😊😊

09/07/2022

After last Thursday’s successful day in the clinic 🥰🥰

06/07/2022

Have you ever heard about nootropics? 🤔

They are a class of substances that can boost your brain performance. 🧠⚡️

You can easily find some synthetic nootropic supplements especially designed to boost your memory and cognition on the market...

🤩 But did you know that there are several nootropics found in nature?! Some of them have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries!! 🤩

Some of the most popular natural nootropics are:

🍄 Lion's mane (our personal favourite!)
🌱 Green Tea (more about matcha coming soon!)
🍂 Gingko Biloba
🍵 Asian Ginseng
🌸 Bacopa Monnieri
🌼 Rhodiola Rosea

😶‍🌫️😵‍💫😴 If you're feeling tired all the time, loosing your focus easily or having trouble with your memory, you may want to think about supplementing some of these! (please consult your GP first!)

06/07/2022

☯️ In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Five Elements are constantly moving and changing, each becoming dominant at different times in the natural cycle, which affects our health.

💡The Five Elements are used to interpret and explain physiology and pathology of a human organism.
Each element is associated with different body organs, colors, flavors, senses, emotions, and weather:

🔥 Fire 🔥
Body: Heart, tongue, pulse
Color: Red
Emotion: Joy
Flavor: Bitter
Weather: Heat

🌳 Wood 🌳
Body: Liver, gallbladder, tendons, eyes
Color: Green
Emotion: Anger
Flavor: Sour
Weather: Wind

🧲 Metal 🧲
Body: Lungs, nose, skin
Color: Grey
Emotion: Sadness
Flavor: Pungent
Weather: Dry

💧 Water 💧
Body: Kidneys, ears, bones
Color: Black
Emotion: Fear
Flavor: Salty
Weather: Cold

🪨 Earth 🪨
Body: Spleen, stomach, mouth, muscles
Color: Yellow
Emotion: Worry
Flavor: Sweet
Weather: Damp

🧐 Health conditions arise when the five elements become imbalanced: one element will become too strong or active.

❤️‍🩹 The treatment in TCM acupuncture is to restore balance between the Five Elements and allow your Qi to flow freely.

06/07/2022

Reading the Pulse is one of the diagnostic tools in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

The Pulse reflects the current state of a person's health and emotional balance. The Chinese call the Pulse Diagnosis "Touching the Qi".

While reading your Pulse, we're looking for its depth, speed and quality in certain positions on your wrist.

It is a very intricate skill and requires years of practice!

The best acupuncturists are able to diagnose and purpose a successful treatment simply reading the Pulse!