Leigh Martin Acupuncture

01/02/2022

Wish everyone a very Happy New Year of the Water Tiger.... I have been listening to a forecast of the year ahead, a lot of fresh woody energy and opportunities for change, that is if we want them. It's all about flow - water element and going with it, not staying stuck in old ways, for myself included!. All the best and best to all. Leigh

17/06/2021

Pins in the back, in this case for support with fatigue and fibromyalgia.

05/05/2021

If you are needing support at this time as we move out of lockdown, I am very much open and willing to support. I offer Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy and Tuina massage.
Great for relieving the built up stress and tension we've all been under.
If you become a Be Well member you can access treatments with me and other practitioners for £30.
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13/01/2021

With everything going on, I managed to completely miss this great article which shows evidence of the benefits of acupuncture. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-51195500?fbclid=IwAR0uRczTdimcP7ZDJtAxjdBS-HVkhMhb6p0VPiJXYwTw82VAzsSU8zEgkS4

A trial found 68% of cancer patients who suffer with neuropathy saw their symptoms lessen.

18/10/2020

Hello. I'm a bit late to the party and in sharing this. There are some really great talks available to watch live here, or you can catch up free within 48 hours. It's happening now until the 25th October.
Peter Levine and Gabor Mate being 2 of my personal favourites.

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06/07/2020

Very happy to say that I will be back in "Careful Practice" this week and shall be offering Acupuncture and Tuina appointments from this Thursday 9th July.
We have clear Covid 19 guidelines in place which I shall be following..
I hope to see you soon. Leigh

27/03/2020

It is with great sadness that I cannot currently treat people with acupuncture. I believe it would be very beneficial at such a time, especially where reducing anxiety and fear is concerned.
But I am certainly hoping that both I and the acupuncture profession as a whole can be there to support individual people and help reduce pressure on the NHS service, especially at the point where we start to come out the other side of the Corona Virus and are permitted to work again as practitioners.
This too shall pass and I wish you all the very best. Leigh xx

The chief executive of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has said its members ‘stand ready’ to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Jennifer Norton said BAcC members were highly qualified healthcare practitioners who have been trained in physiology and western medical science as well as tra...

28/02/2020

It's a bit of a long article, but an interesting read on the Vagus Nerve and the benefits that it's activation can have on our health.

The mysterious nerve network that quiets pain and stress — and may defeat disease

26/02/2020

Frequently I see that women are having issues with their menstrual cycles. Some of these such as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) Fibroids and Endometriosis can be directly linked to an imbalance of hormones.
Other symptoms around a woman’s cycle such as irregular periods, pain, bloating, feeling emotional, anger and irritability are given less credence although they too are linked to hormones and their fluctuations. Issues tend to increase during the years leading up to menopause. The journey of the peri menopause can slowly start from around the age of 35 as our bodies are always subtly changing.
The medical profession is all too ready to prescribe medication for these symptoms ranging from the contraceptive pill, HRT, anxiety medication and anti depressants as opposed to advising more holistic and natural options.
Acupuncture is a great alternative to this. Acupuncture can help to balance hormones, alongside exploring some simple changes or additions to diet and lifestyle choices.
As a woman going through my own changes, I believe a lot more can be done in the area of informing ourselves and learning about our delicate hormonal cycles, with a hope to naturally eradicate or at least ease some of the unpleasant symptoms we may feel.
With this in mind I shall be attending and am looking forwards to a talk “Balancing Hormones Naturally” this Saturday 29th February in Uckfield given by Dr. Marian Glenville PhD.
Dr. Marian is a leading authority on women’s health.
I am hoping to gather some gems to share with some of you and of course use for myself. Anyone is welcome to attend.
https://www.besthealthfoodshop.com/events/?utm_source=EVUe1.1eventsA&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EVU0120 -BYH

19/02/2020

Really Happy to be joining the Hove Communty Acupuncture Clinic at the Tree of Life Centre in Hove.
One of the 1st of it's kind.
The multi bed setting provides regular treatment opportunities priced on a sliding scale and is aimed to make acupuncture more accessible for people who may not otherwise afford full fees.
I shall be working alongside some lovely, committed and very experienced practitioners.
I will be there on a Tuesday afternon untill October.
The clinic is also open on a Thursday and Saturday.
Do drop by and see us. It's a drop in, so just turn up!

Our origins The clinic is the first of it’s kind in the UK – without an appointment you can walk in off the street and receive the highest quality acupuncture treatment in a beautiful s…

25/01/2020

Happy Chinese New Year of the Metal Rat Everyone!!!
This Rat year is Yang in nature, so its a good year for action.
Plus the element of metal is a lot about determination and clarity.
Wish you all good Fortune, Wealth and Happiness.
Leigh