One Acupuncture - North Devon

16/01/2026

Food as Medicine – a timely reminder

I may have first shared this soup back in winter 2018, but with so much lurgy around, and that lingering post-viral fatigue many people are still feeling, it feels more relevant than ever.

This is a simple reminder of the power of good FOOD as MEDICINE.

In Chinese medicine:

🫚 Ginger gently warms the digestion and supports the Spleen system, helping your body transform food into energy and resilience.

🧄 Garlic powerfully supports the Lung system, our frontline defence when it comes to immunity and recovery.

Together, the Spleen and Lung form the Tai Yin in Classical Chinese Medicine, the foundation of strong immunity, vitality and recovery after illness.

This nourishing soup is one of my go-to recommendations when you feel run down, are fighting something off, or want to support your body naturally during the colder months.

Sometimes the most effective medicine really does start in the kitchen.

✨ Warm
✨ Simple
✨ Deeply supportive

If you’d like personalised advice on using food and Chinese medicine to support your health and immunity, I’d be very happy to help.

📍 One Acupuncture at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic
Barnstaple, North Devon
🌐 www.oneacupuncture.co.uk

📩 Bookings and free introductory consultations available via the website

🏆 Acupuncture Clinic of the Year – South West
Platinum Hall of Fame Winner (3 consecutive years)

This fantastic article was written by Sarah Biren, a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. We encourage you to check out her website here! Winter is nearly here and that means the flu season is on the rise. With the change of temperature, and the cold air being more conducive to spread...

13/01/2026

FERTILITY ACUPUNCTURE

✨ Thinking about IVF? How acupuncture might support your journey ✨

We have been featured as the go-to expert on acupuncture and IVF in a Best Fertility Now article

https://igooba.com/blog/2021/06/28/acupuncture-for-ivf-we-went-straight-to-the-expert-for-answers/

If you’re going through IVF or preparing for it, you’ve probably heard lots of different opinions. Research shows some acupuncture protocols may:

🌿 reduce stress and anxiety, helping you feel calmer during treatment
🌿 improve blood flow to reproductive organs, creating a more supportive environment for implantation
🌿 enhance overall wellbeing on your fertility journey

Evidence suggests acupuncture may have benefits around embryo transfer and emotional support, though results vary and research is ongoing.

What is increasingly supported in clinical research is the value of a whole systems acupuncture approach, rather than just acupuncture at the time of embryo transfer alone.

Whole systems acupuncture looks at the body as an integrated whole, supporting hormonal regulation, cycle quality, blood flow, stress response, digestion, sleep and emotional wellbeing over time. Research indicates outcomes may be optimised when acupuncture begins ideally three months or more before planned IVF, allowing time to support egg quality, uterine receptivity and overall physiological balance ahead of treatment.

That’s where a tailored fertility acupuncture plan matters.

As a fertility-focused Acupuncturist with postgraduate specialist training and over fourteen years of helping couples trying for a family, I combine ancient wisdom with modern understanding to support:

- IVF cycles, ideally beginning three months or more in advance

- preparation before, during and after embryo transfer

- stress and emotional balance during treatment

- general reproductive health preparation

Want to know more? FREE intro online consults available. Or download our free fertility brochure https://bit.ly/onefertilitybrochure

Call or text 07591 173441
Email alison@oneacupuncture.co.uk
Book online https://bit.ly/oneacufertility

Wondering if acupuncture will help with IVF? We spoke to expert Alison Savory, who's experienced in both Eastern and Western medicine.

11/01/2026

VISION ACUTHERAPY® | Specialist Acupuncture Programme

now also incorporating PEMF and Light Therapy.

NEW patients welcome.

VISION ACUTHERAPY® | Specialist Acupuncture Programme

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Vision Acutherapy® is a specialist acupuncture programme supporting people with vision loss and complex eye conditions.

This is an (inter)national specialist clinic, with clients travelling from across the UK and internationally to North Devon for 1- to 2-week intensive treatment blocks that combines specialist acupuncture and TCM with highly focused clinical care. Now also incorporating PEMF treatment (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field Therapy) and Light Therapy.

The programme is exclusively delivered by Dr Alison Savory, PhD; the only Advanced MA48 Vision Acupuncture specialist in Europe, trained by Dr Andy Rosenfarb (USA) in the MA48 Vision Acupuncture system, within an award-winning acupuncture clinic.

Next availability
• w/c Monday 9 March
• w/c Monday 23 March
• w/c Monday 20 April
• w/c Monday 27 April

Confidential mini consultations available by phone or video to discuss suitability, timing and travel arrangements.

Easy to access
✈️ Local airports at Exeter and Bristol
🚆 Approx. 3 hours by train from London Paddington
📍 Based in North Devon, with support for local accommodation

Learn more about the Vision Acutherapy® programme and clinical approach:
👉 https://oneacupuncture.co.uk/vision-loss/

Follow updates and programme news on Facebook:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/visionacutherapy/

🏆 Acupuncture Clinic of the Year 2023, 2024, 2025 (South West)

📞 07591 173441
📧 alison@oneacupuncture.co.uk

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01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year 2026 ✨

A new year is a natural moment to pause, reset and gently refocus on your health, energy and overall wellbeing.

One Acupuncture, proudly multi award winning Acupuncture Clinic of the Year (South West), continues to support patients at every stage of life, exclusively from Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple, serving the whole of North Devon and beyond.

🌿 If 2026 is the year you would like to feel stronger, calmer and more balanced, our transformative 12-month One Acupuncture Health Membership offers a supportive and structured way to invest in your health.

Created for those who value consistency, preventative care and lasting results, membership supports:

• Ongoing pain and inflammation management
• Hormonal, digestive and immune health
• Stress, sleep and emotional wellbeing
• Sustainable health habits, not quick fixes

✨ Free introductory consults are available for those considering acupuncture or membership, offering a relaxed opportunity to ask questions and explore whether this approach feels right for you.

If you are ready to make your health a priority in 2026, we would be very happy to support you. Just get in touch.

📍 Award winning Acupuncture at VitaliQi, Barnstaple
📞 07591 173441
📧 alison@oneacupuncture.co.uk
🌐 www.oneacupuncture.co.uk

23/12/2025

That's a wrap...long 10 hr clinic today...from an early start at clinic at 7.30 am this morning (yes, our early am and late Fri pm sessions are always our most popular!).

Such a privilege to look after people's health and hear their transformations. Everyone who came today was thankful for a chance to stop, rest, replenish and go back out in better shape than when they came in.

One Acupuncture is now closed until Tue 6 Jan 26 and only a few sessions left that first week back.

Bookings online via website www www.oneacupuncture.co.uk.

2025 has been a long and challenging year, so have deeply appreciated everyone's support and understanding and looking forward to a positive and energetic 2026.

22/12/2025

The False Economy of Cheap Treatments and a Smarter Way to Care for Your Health

In healthcare, cheaper does not always mean better value. In fact, it can often mean the opposite.

One of the most worrying trends I see in healthcare more broadly is the false economy of low-cost treatments. While lower cost treatments can be entirely appropriate for some people and some situations, a single, well-judged treatment delivered within an experienced, individualised clinical framework can often achieve more than several lower cost sessions. When care needs to be repeated more frequently to create change, the apparent saving quickly disappears and overall cost, time and treatment exposure increase.

Eastern medicine has always been guided by a simple principle that I hold deeply: always do the least. Trust the body. Support it intelligently, ethically and with respect for its innate ability to heal.

As an experienced practitioner with thousands of hours of specialist postgraduate training, alongside a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture, this philosophy is woven into every aspect of my clinical practice. There are no rigid treatment packages here. No sign up for a standard 12 weeks of treatment from the get-go. Every patient begins with a thorough first assessment, after which I assess prognosis and recommend an appropriate number and frequency of sessions.
Initially, this may mean a few weekly treatments, or three out of four weeks in the first month, if needed. This is about helping turn things round and fourteen years of clinical experience has taught me this is often the best approach. As soon as improvements are holding, treatments are spaced out. Always.

This approach naturally led to the development of my One Health Membership. Almost half the clinic now consists of people who have chosen regular monthly treatment over a twelve-month period. They benefit from the equivalent of two free treatments per year, but more importantly, they receive consistent healthcare.
This is the true heart of Eastern medicine: prevention is better than cure. Catching imbalances early means they are quicker and easier to resolve. Patients routinely report fewer illnesses, faster recovery, better energy and improved overall wellbeing.

Of course, acute care and short term treatment for chronic flare ups will always have their place. Often, just a few sessions are enough to get someone back on track.

My advice is simple. Seek out the best physician you can find. This may be through qualifications, experience, reviews, word-of-mouth and/or awards. Find someone ethical, experienced and who does not over-prescribe. Get the right care first. Then, and only then, consider whether a long term health membership feels right for you.

If you are considering acupuncture, start with a single, thorough first appointment. From there, I can assess what your body needs and how best to support it. If, over time, a preventative and regular approach feels right for you, the One Health Membership may be something to explore.

Health is not about doing more. It is about doing what is needed, at the right time, and then trusting the body to respond. It is my honour to practise medicine in its truest sense: not simply treating symptoms, but keeping people well.

If this has resonated with you and you would like to find out more, I always offer free, confidential one-to-one video or phone calls to explore how I may help you.

Yours, in health,
Alison Savory
One Acupuncture - True value in healthcare

https://bit.ly/alisonsavoryacu

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16/12/2025

🌿 Living with colitis or arthritis can be exhausting 🌿

Auto immune flares are not just uncomfortable, they can be debilitating, painful and life limiting. When inflammation takes over, it affects your body, your energy, your sleep and your quality of life.

This patient experience says it better than we ever could 👇

✨ “If you have ever thought of having acupuncture and keep putting it off, please don’t. It is the best thing I ever did. After three sessions my colitis symptoms had calmed right down. It’s amazing.” ✨

Acupuncture can help calm inflammation, support the immune system and reduce pain, while also helping you feel refreshed, heard and supported as a whole person.

🏆 Acupuncture Clinic of the Year
South West 2023, 2024, 2025

📍 One Acupuncture® at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple
🌐 http://www.oneacupuncture.co.uk/
📞 07591 173441

✨ Free introductory consultation
✨ £10 off your first treatment for new patients

If you have been thinking about acupuncture, this is your sign 💚

14/12/2025

🎄 Acupuncture Appointments Available Before Christmas 🎄

A limited number of appointments remain at One Acupuncture®, esclusively at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple and there are now extended clinic hours on Tuesday 23rd December.

Before the year ends, make your own health a priority. If you are feeling run down, stressed, in pain, struggling with sleep or trying to keep your immunity strong, now is the time to act rather than push through.

We are proud to be a multi-award-winning clinic, including

🏆 Acupuncture Clinic of the Year – South West 2023, 2024 & 2025

✨ New patients welcome
✨ £10 off all new patient treatments in December
Please quote XMAS25 when booking

The clinic reopens Tuesday 6th January 2026.

📍 VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, 4 Taw Vale, Barnstaple, EX32 8NJ
📞 07591 173441 – book now
🌐 www.oneacupuncture.co.uk
alison@oneacupuncture.co.uk

Appointments before Christmas are limited. Book now to secure your space and go into the festive period feeling calmer, stronger and more balanced.

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27/11/2025

🌿 ONE ACUPUNCTURE at VitaliQi
Where holistic care supports both body and mind

At our multi award winning clinic, we know that true healing goes far beyond treating symptoms. Yes, acupuncture can ease excruciating skin pain, calm inflammation and support natural skin repair.

But the real transformation is what happens inside.

✨ You start to feel like YOU again.

This powerful testimonial says it all. After years of intense pain, skin breakages and being told it was “just bad luck”, this patient found relief, repair and emotional renewal.

Within only five sessions she shared:

“I am pain free”

“My hands, feet and knee are healing so well”

“I am living in joy not despair”

“My digestion is better”

“The anxiety that had accumulated has waned”

“I am becoming the real me again”

This is what holistic acupuncture offers.
Support for the physical. Space for the emotional.
A pathway back to balance, confidence and hope.

⭐ Acupuncture Clinic of the year (South West) 2023, 2024 and 2025
⭐ based exclusively at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple
⭐ fully licensed and insured
⭐ free introductory consults
⭐ £10 off all new patient first sessions until end of December

If your body is calling for change, or you are simply ready to feel like yourself again, we are here for you.

📍 VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple
📞 07591 173441
📧 alison@oneacupuncture.co.uk
🔗http://www.oneacupuncture.co.uk/

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26/11/2025

One for my Cornish friends ...who do you know that fits the bill to give a tedX talk in Cornwall for International Women's Day 2026?

📢 Call for Speakers: TEDxPorthtowan Women 2026! 🚀
Breaking the Mould ~ Every Generation Empowered
Mark your calendars! On International Women's Day, March 8th, 2026, TEDxPorthtowan Women will be a landmark event celebrating the strength, achievements, and potential of women across every generation in the rich heritage of Cornwall.

Our vision is to challenge and dismantle long-standing societal perceptions, creating a Bold & Movement-Oriented community upheld by women, for women and girls, where intergenerational wisdom and ideas ignite change and inspire futures.

💡 Do You Have an Idea Worth Spreading?
We are seeking ten self-identifying women living in Cornwall to take the TEDx stage and share their stories, ideas, and future thought.

We believe there is a way to go for women and girls in Cornwall, and we want to create a platform for all women to be seen—from young trailblazers and hidden wisdom-keepers to community leaders, artists, tradeswomen, and business innovators.

We are looking for ideas that:
Break the Mold: Are you going outside the traditional trajectory of a woman?

Empower Generations: Can you share wisdom for the next generation to create a legacy of change?

Are Out of the Ordinary: Is your idea innovative and new, or ancient and needing to be uncovered again?

We welcome ideas from the fields of Science, Art, community leadership, education, and the entirety of the human experience.

Apply to speak: https://tedxporthtowanwomen.co.uk/apply

Tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tedxporthtowan/1946490

25/11/2025

🌿 ONE ACUPUNCTURE® at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic

Multi Award Winning Acupuncture Clinic of the Year, South West (2023, 2024, 2025)
Exclusively at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple

✨ Fertility, Pregnancy and Women’s Health Support ✨

At One Acupuncture®, we routinely support women and couples through every stage of their fertility and pregnancy journey. This includes the physical, emotional and hormonal impact of miscarriage.

Acupuncture offers a gentle, holistic approach that helps to:

support natural fertility and IVF cycles

regulate hormones and menstrual cycles

strengthen overall wellbeing and reduce stress

ease pregnancy-related symptoms

nurture emotional balance following loss

provide compassionate support through every stage

This beautiful feedback, shared with consent, reflects what many of our patients tell us. They feel heard, supported and cared for, not just treated.

If you are navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy or the emotional weight of miscarriage, you do not have to do it alone. We combine expert-level clinical expertise with a deeply compassionate approach to help you feel more balanced and supported.

✨ Fertility, Pregnancy, and Women’s Health Support ✨ couples through every stage of their fertility and pregnancy journey. This includes the physical, emotional, and hormonal impact of miscarriage.

📞 Phone:07591 173441
📍 Find us on Google Maps: VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple EX32 8NJ
🔗 Book Online
BOOK ALISON: http://bit.ly/alisonsavoryacu

19/11/2025

🎉 Happy 8th Birthday to One Acupuncture in North Devon! 🎉

Proudly based at VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Barnstaple

We’re celebrating 8 wonderful years of looking after North Devon with award-winning Acupuncture and Holistic Healthcare. Thank you to every single person who has supported us, recommended us, trusted us, and shared your journeys with us. You’re the reason we continue to grow and thrive.

⭐ Acupuncture Clinic of the Year South West
2023, 2024 and 2025

💚 What I offer

First-Class degree-qualified, highly experienced Acupuncturist

Comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Non-needle techniques incl. PEMF

Specialist Women's health-care including fertility, pregnancy, gynae, peri menopause and menopause

Pain management, stress, anxiety, migraines, sleep and hormonal support

Cancer support

Fully licensed and insured clinic and Acupuncturist in the heart of Barnstaple

Free intro consults

£10 off all new Acupuncture patients during Nov and Dec

📍 VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic, Taw Vale, Barnstaple
🔗 Book Online
BOOK ALISON: http://bit.ly/alisonsavoryacu

Thank you North Devon for 8 incredible years. Here’s to many more.

Alison Savory

BSc (Hons), LicAc, DipTN, PhD (Clinical Medicine)

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