Lily Lai - Acupuncture & Herbs

Lily Lai - Acupuncture & Herbs Lily Lai, PhD is an expert in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine based in Hale, Altrincham, Manchester

Lily Lai, PhD is a registered and insured expert in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine based in Manchester, Cheshire. She is highly experienced with over 16 years’ clinical experience as well as clinical research experience working with NHS GPs. Lily specialises in using a natural approach to tackle health problems that’s informed by both traditional practice and science. Treatments are free of side-effects and 100% natural and Lily is proud of the integrated approach taken to give patients the best chances of clinical success. Lily received her PhD on plant medicine and PCOS in Primary Care, awarded by the University of Southampton. She continues to play an active role in both research and clinical practice. Her qualifications & memberships include:

- PhD Plant Medicine in Primary Care
- BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Bachelor of Medicine (Beijing) TCM
- Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
- Member of the RCHM
- Member of the ATCM
- Fully Registered & Insured

For more information about Chinese medicine and how Lily can help, please get in touch today!

** SEVERE SURGICAL SCAR PAIN **Neuropathic pain resulting from surgery is incredibly common but it doesn’t have to be so...
21/03/2025

** SEVERE SURGICAL SCAR PAIN **

Neuropathic pain resulting from surgery is incredibly common but it doesn’t have to be something you have to put up with for the rest of your life. Nerve pain CAN get better naturally post surgery so it isn’t an automatic - BUT if it persists beyond 2-3 months post surgery as it did for this patient Kathryn, then it’s time to look at your rehab options.

For Kathryn, her pain had been debilitating at times and she scored highly in terms of the pain affecting her day to day basic functioning. She was very keen to bring about some normality back in her life again without over-reliance on long-term medications.

Well through a bespoke combination of Traditional Acupuncture, Fascial Release Acupressure, Moxibustion, ScarWork and Infra-Red Light therapy, we have now achieved just that! And now on zero medications too.

Thanks to Kathryn for sharing her story - it’s been such a joy seeing her bounce back!

Don’t let nerve pain take over your life. Book in your complimentary consultation today to see how our team can help you get your life back with a more whole-systems traditional approach to caring for your surgical scar.

** YOUR PERIOD IS TALKING, ARE YOU LISTENING? **Your menstrual health is an important window through which we can examin...
19/03/2025

** YOUR PERIOD IS TALKING, ARE YOU LISTENING? **

Your menstrual health is an important window through which we can examine your reproductive and wider health in general. Highly skilled traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are trained to ask all of these questions and to see what your body’s signals are telling us.

Book in a complimentary consultation today and find out more about what your menstrual bleed is telling you and how we can use the power of Chinese medicine to address your health concerns.

** SKINCEUTICALS & BANK MEDISPA WORKSHOP **At Bank MediSpa, we are celebrating all things women not just on Internationa...
17/03/2025

** SKINCEUTICALS & BANK MEDISPA WORKSHOP **

At Bank MediSpa, we are celebrating all things women not just on International Women’s Day but throughout March and the incredible team here are hosting a complimentary skincare workshop in collaboration with SkinCeuticals experts!

I’m thrilled to be part of this event celebrating all things women and this exclusive self-care workshop held at Bank MediSpa includes:

✔️ Skin Scan & Expert Consultation - Discover your skin type and what it truly needs.
✔️ Mini Facial Experience - A start-to-finish customised facial tailored just for you.
✔️ Mini Facial Gua Sha - Perfect for reducing puffiness, supporting lymphatic drainage and brightening the skin
✔️ Mini Massester Acupressure Release - Soothe aching jaws and reduce tension headaches with targeted Acupressure myofascial release
✔️ Mini Acupuncture Consults - For anyone wishing to find out more about how Acupuncture with an expert practitioner can address your health concerns
✔️ Exclusive Skincare Discounts - Special offers on premium SkinCeuticals products
✔️ Tea & Nibbles - Enjoy a relaxing moment with someone you love.
✔️ Luxury Goodie Bag - Take home mini products recommended by our experts

Bring a friend, your mum or your daughter and spend quality time together while learning how to care for your skin.

Only 20 slots available - reserve yours now for Thursday 27th March! Comment ‘WORKSHOP’ to find out more!

** PATIENT STORY: PCOS & HBA1C **THANK YOU to this patient for kindly sharing her journey so far with us!! I was so del...
14/03/2025

** PATIENT STORY: PCOS & HBA1C **

THANK YOU to this patient for kindly sharing her journey so far with us!! I was so delighted that her initial results had improved so much after just 4 weeks!! Given that HbA1c measures your average blood sugar levels in the preceding 2-3 months, I absolutely cannot wait to see the updated results in May!! This is a fine example of we can help with metabolic health & PCOS:

Bespoke Chinese herbal formulations
+
Traditional Acupuncture
+
Professional guidance from traditionally trained practitioner
=
Real results!!

If this feels like you right now, book in a complimentary consultation with us and see how we can help!

** LIVING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS? OXFORD UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS NEED YOUR HELP! **As many of you know, research into women’s...
11/03/2025

** LIVING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS? OXFORD UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS NEED YOUR HELP! **

As many of you know, research into women’s health and patient experiences is such an important topic of interest to many of the patients coming to our practice, and my incredible academic colleagues are really leading the way with so much of this.

Research colleagues at the University of Oxford are keen to hear from anyone living with endometriosis to assist them in some very important research into what it’s like to live with this condition, and experiences of the healthcare system and clinical treatment. The aim is to highlight areas in which care has been poor and where it has been excellent, and to identify how health services can be improved to better support patients.

If you’re interested do get in touch with Dr Rachel Dewer-Haggart, the research lead of this important project - link to register your interest is in our bio. Please help us support further research into this area and have your say, it will make such a difference to clinical care and patient management.

** REDUCE PAIN & IMPROVE WOUND HEALING WITH ACUPUNCTURE POST BREAST CANCER SURGERY **Recovery time from breast cancer su...
10/03/2025

** REDUCE PAIN & IMPROVE WOUND HEALING WITH ACUPUNCTURE POST BREAST CANCER SURGERY **

Recovery time from breast cancer surgery can vary from several weeks to several months. At our practice, we use both acupuncture and ScarWork™ to support patients recovering from breast cancer surgery in a three key ways:

1. To reduce pain and numbness
2. To reduce stiffness and reduce mobility from cording
3. To lower levels of cortisol and reduce the impact of stress on wound healing

These wide-ranging benefits of acupuncture can be so useful in the recovery phase post op and vital in ensuring your body is in the best state possible prior to the next stage of treatment which can involve chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

If you’re interested in finding out more about our unique whole-body evidence-informed approach to post-surgery support following breast cancer, please reach out for a complimentary consultation and find out more about how our treatments can support you best during your cancer journey.

** 3 INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN **There are 4.01 billion women in the world today. In celebration of International Women’s Day...
08/03/2025

** 3 INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN **

There are 4.01 billion women in the world today. In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are the 3 who inspire me every single day.

Professor Youyou Tu - Winner of Nobel Prize in Medicine
Youyou Tu is a scientist who won the Nobel Prize for discovering artemisinin in 1972, a drug which has saved millions of lives. She combed ancient Chinese medical texts for possible malaria remedies and extracted artemisinin from a traditional Chinese herb called Qing Hao Su, Artemisia annua, or sweet wormwood, traditionally used for fever. Probably THE most inspiring story of how traditional medicine and science has come together to relieve human suffering.

Professor Elisabet Stener-Victorin - Professor in Reproductive Physiology and Metabolism
The most prolific researcher on the topics of polycystic o***y syndrome and mechanisms of acupuncture. Thanks to Elisabet’s research, we have a better understanding of how acupuncture, especially electro-acupuncture, reduces sympathetic nervous activity and positively affects PCOS presentation at a physiological and molecular level.

Mum
Tiny but tough, my mother constantly had to fight her way up just to get the same chances as her brothers did. All because she was a girl. She held down extra jobs to pay for her own education because she strongly believed it would lead to better job prospects. Whilst her own dream of becoming a nurse never materialised, it was because of these lived experiences that meant all of her four children, three of which were daughters, got an equal chance at life. We have all now gone on to forge our own careers - incidentally all in health - and I strongly believe it would not have happened without her conviction, grit and determination to give us the best life possible.

Thank you all for leading in your own way, breaking the rules, promoting education and science and challenging the status quo so that we may all have a better life today.

These are the three inspirational women in my life - who would be yours?

** 3 INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN **There are 4.01 billion women in the world today. In celebration of International Women’s Day...
08/03/2025

** 3 INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN **

There are 4.01 billion women in the world today. In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are the 3 who inspire me every single day.

Professor Youyou Tu - Winner of Nobel Prize in Medicine
Youyou Tu is a Chinese scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering artemisinin in 1972, a drug which has saved millions of lives. She combed ancient Chinese medical texts for possible malaria remedies and extracted this compound, made from a traditional Chinese herb called Qing Hao Su, Artemisia annua, or sweet wormwood. Probably THE most inspiring story of how traditional medicine and science has come together to relieve human suffering.

Professor Elisabet Stener-Victorin - Professor in Reproductive Physiology and Metabolism
The most prolific researcher on the topic of both polycystic o***y syndrome and mechanisms of acupuncture. Thanks to Elisabet’s research, we have a better understanding of how acupuncture, especially electro-acupuncture, reduces sympathetic nervous activity and positively affects PCOS presentation at a physiological and molecular level.

Mum
Tiny but tough, my mother constantly had to fight her way up just to get the same chances as her brothers did. All because she was a girl. She held down extra jobs to pay for her own education because she strongly believed it would lead to better job prospects. Whilst her own dream of becoming a nurse never materialised, it was because of these lived experiences that meant all of her four children, three of which were daughters, got an equal chance at life. We have all now gone on to forge our own careers - incidentally all in health - and I strongly believe it would not have happened without her conviction, grit and determination to give us the best life possible.

Thank you all for leading in your own way, breaking the rules, promoting education and science and challenging the status quo so that we may all have a better life today.

These are the three inspirational women in my life - who would be yours?

** NO NEEDLES OFFERINGS WITH DR LILY **Did you know we don’t ‘just’ do acupuncture at our practice? Whilst it is by far...
06/03/2025

** NO NEEDLES OFFERINGS WITH DR LILY **

Did you know we don’t ‘just’ do acupuncture at our practice? Whilst it is by far the most well-known of our treatments, we also offer a range of effective no-needles Chinese medical treatments including:

🌱 Bespoke Chinese herbal formulations
🔥 Fire cupping
💆‍♀️ Acupressure
☀️ Moxibustion
🪨 Gua sha therapy

All of these treatments are rooted in traditional Chinese medical practice which fully trained practitioners of Chinese medicine are completely versed in. Great for a range of issues including:

✔️ reducing inflammation
✔️ supporting the immune system
✔️ reducing chronic joint pain
✔️Improving systemic lymphatic drainage
✔️improving pelvic congestion and pain
✔️rebalancing hormones

To understand how to use these tools most effectively for a variety of stubborn long-standing health concerns is a highly skilled endeavour, and we are so grateful that patients have trusted in our unique inimitable approach now for over 20 years.

So don’t let needles put you off - ask us today about our no-needles offerings and experience firsthand the benefits of authentic traditional medicine in the hands of the very best of experts right here in Manchester.












** CHINESE HERBAL CONSULTATIONS WITH DR LILY **These last few weeks I’ve seen a huge uptake in Chinese herbal formulatio...
05/03/2025

** CHINESE HERBAL CONSULTATIONS WITH DR LILY **

These last few weeks I’ve seen a huge uptake in Chinese herbal formulations for my patients. I’m using them for a range of distressing conditions but some of the ones I wanted to highlight in particular are:

Pre IVF support - utilising plant power (usually combined with acupuncture) to support pelvic circulation, optimise ovarian function and regulate hormone levels to set the ground for upcoming treatment

PCOS - helping to regulate periods and ovulation, and regulate the body’s metabolism to help with weight loss, less inflammatory symptoms like acne and period pain

Perimenopause - key areas that are targeted amongst these women are brain fog, sleep, hot flushes, weight gain, anxiety and joint pains

Do you feel the need for bespoke targeted plant power in your life? 🌱 We are internationally respected for our research and clinical work in Chinese herbal prescribing for a range of metabolic and women’s health conditions and have been in clinical research for the last 15 years. We offer a complimentary consultation for anyone interested in finding out more about herbal medicine so why not get in touch with us to see how we can help?














** VAGINAL HEALTH HERB FEATURE: HUANG BAI, CORTEX PHELLODENDRI ** One of my absolute go-to herbs in my botanical arsenal...
05/03/2025

** VAGINAL HEALTH HERB FEATURE: HUANG BAI, CORTEX PHELLODENDRI **

One of my absolute go-to herbs in my botanical arsenal for my vaginal/bladder health patients - Huang Bai is a must for many presentations including recurrent urinary tract infection, vulvodynia and chronic yeast infections.

Scientific studies show this mighty herb to have an impressive array of actions including anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-allergy and pain-relieving properties. What’s probably more impressive though is emerging evidence on Huang Bai’s ability to support both gut and vaginal microbiome by both decreasing relative abundance of harmful bacteria and increasing colonies of healthy bacteria. This herb is most definitely punching above its weight.

Chinese herbs are super easy nowadays so forget boiling for hours in the kitchen. After a 1-2-1 consultation, you’ll receive your bespoke order of Chinese herbal blend within a couple of days. These are granulated herbs for you to mix with hot water just as you would make an instant coffee. Simply add hot water to the granules, stir and enjoy the health benefits that come to you right from the first sip.

If recurrent UTIs, vulvodynia or thrush have been plaguing you for months or years, reach out today and see for yourself the difference in the way we work:

Attentive, compassionate care
+
Traditional medical know-how
+
Research-backed innovations in botanical science
=
Our clinic’s unique formula for success.

This is traditional medicine. Professionally delivered.

** ACUPUNCTURE FOR EXECUTIVES & HIGH PERFORMERS **Manchester’s premier acupuncture destination for executives and high p...
24/02/2025

** ACUPUNCTURE FOR EXECUTIVES & HIGH PERFORMERS **

Manchester’s premier acupuncture destination for executives and high performers. Elevate your performance and feel the difference with razor sharp focus and deep relaxation for peak productivity. Invest in the ultimate performance upgrade and book your next acupuncture session with us today .

Address

Bank MediSpa, Health & Wellness Suite, 185 Ashley Road
Altrincham
WA15 9SQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lily Lai - Acupuncture & Herbs posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Lily Lai - Acupuncture & Herbs:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category