Dumfries Traditional Acupuncture

25/02/2026

Just a quick update to let everyone know that I’ll be away from my acupuncture practice until 10th March.
Nicola will still be working as usual, and Catriona is kindly coming out of retirement to cover some clinics whilst I’m away. I won’t have access to messages during this time, so any enquiries will be picked up once I’m back.
Thank you for your understanding — I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Kirsty 🥰

17/02/2026

🧧🐎 Happy Chinese New Year 🐎🧧

Welcome to the year of the horse — a year symbolising energy, momentum, and positive change. It’s the perfect time to prioritise your health, reset your routine, and move forward feeling your best.

If you’re ready to start the year with more balance, less stress, and renewed energy, acupuncture can help support your body and mind every step of the way.

14/01/2026

Today we’re wishing our wonderful colleague Catriona a very happy retirement 💐

Catriona has been part of our clinic for the past 12years, and her dedication, care, and kindness have meant so much to both our patients and our team. She has supported countless people on their health journeys and has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside 🥰

Thank you, Catriona, for everything you’ve given over the years — your hard work, your warmth, and your friendship. You will be truly missed, but we wish you nothing but happiness, relaxation, and exciting new adventures in this next chapter ✨

01/01/2026

Wishing all of our patients a happy, healthy and peaceful new year ✨

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas ✨🎄

We would like to wish all of our patients and supporters a very happy Christmas and thank you for your continued support this year.

We are so grateful for all our thoughtful gifts, cards and flowers — your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

Kirsty, Catriona & Nicola ✨

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

✨ It’s Acupuncture Awareness Week! ✨

The British Acupuncture Council is taking steps to strengthen collaboration between healthcare professionals and BAcC-accredited acupuncturists.

In a new article for a leading healthcare journal, CEO Alex Jacobs explains how traditional acupuncture can play a key role in supporting integrated care and improving mental health across the UK.
Read the full article here 👇🏻
�https://integratedcarejournal.com/bridging-the-gap-how-collaboration-with-acupuncturists-can-strengthen-integrated-care-and-mental-health-support/

As integrated care systems (ICSs) face funding challenges, workforce pressures, and rising demand – especially in primary care and mental health – health leaders are urgently seeking evidence-based solutions. Growing interest in outcome-based and integrated models highlights the need to understa...

11/11/2025

✨ It’s Acupuncture Awareness Week! ✨

Did you know acupuncture isn’t just for pain or physical issues? It can also be a powerful therapy for supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing. In Chinese medicine, the mind and body are strongly connected — when one is out of balance, the other can be too.

A recent survey by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) shows that more people than ever are turning to acupuncture to help manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Yet many GPs don’t realise just how beneficial acupuncture can be for their patients.

That’s why, to celebrate Acupuncture Awareness Week 2025, the BAcC has launched “Collaborate with Confidence – Why refer to a British Acupuncture Council acupuncturist?” — a helpful guide for healthcare professionals about the benefits of referring patients to qualified acupuncturists.

You can read more about it and explore the latest insights here: https://acupuncture.org.uk/acupuncture-awareness-week-2025/

15/08/2025

✨ Welcome Nicola ✨

From 22nd September, we are delighted to welcome Nicola Wardhaugh to Lochthorn Medical Centre on Mondays.

A Master’s-qualified acupuncturist, Nicola has a particular interest in helping patients navigate stress-related conditions, women’s health concerns, pain, and the mental health challenges faced by teenagers and young adults.

Her arrival marks a meaningful full-circle moment — 14 years ago, she was Kirsty’s patient, an experience that inspired her to retrain in acupuncture.

Nicola is a full British Acupuncture Council member and a published researcher. Her work exploring acupuncture for trauma following the Grenfell Tower Fire reflects her depth of expertise in supporting those affected by stress and emotional strain.

She looks forward to joining Kirsty and Catriona, bringing her calm, compassionate, and evidence-informed approach to the clinic — and to welcoming both new and returning patients.

Appointments for Mondays at Lochthorn can be booked directly via her website:

⁦https://www.restoreme.co.uk/book-now-1⁩

02/07/2025

It’s been a while since my last update, but the clinic has been steadily focused on what matters most — supporting your wellness through acupuncture ✨

I get asked a lot why I don’t post more often — the simple answer is I’m usually too busy working with patients to be on social media 😅 But with July already here, I’m making some changes and will be sharing more regularly.

Exciting updates are on the way — stay tuned, and thank you for your continued support!

Kirsty 🥰

29/05/2025

🌸 Feeling Grateful 🌸A beautiful surprise from a lovely patient today – thoughtful moments like this are such a reminder of why I do what I do 💛Helping people feel better is always the goal… and kindness like this reinforces the value of that work 🌿