Robin Costello Acupuncture Exeter

Robin Costello Acupuncture Exeter Traditional Chinese acupuncture and tuina treatment in Exeter. 30 years experience. Member of the British Acupuncture Council. Gentle introductory treatments.

I offer acupuncture, shiatsu and tuina (Chinese massage) treatment in Exeter, from a tranquil clinic adjoining the university campus and nature reserve, yet only 5 minutes drive from the city centre and major routes from elsewhere in Devon.

29 years experience
Gentle introductory treatments for new or anxious patients. Urgent cases seen quickly. Parking. Clinic Hours: 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Thursday.

Medicare in the US is interested in funding acupuncture for chronic lower back pain in older adults. Acupuncture is a sa...
25/03/2026

Medicare in the US is interested in funding acupuncture for chronic lower back pain in older adults. Acupuncture is a safe & effective treatment for this group of patients, was the conclusion of a randomised trial published in response in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association. Details at https://www.acupuncture-exeter.co.uk/category/back-pain/

Have you noticed what a good spring it is for catkins? They are the hazel's male flowers but if you give them a tap, you...
04/03/2026

Have you noticed what a good spring it is for catkins? They are the hazel's male flowers but if you give them a tap, you may see powdery yellow pollen drop off them. Yes, it's already pollen season. I have a link to a pollen calendar so you can judge as the months progress, which nearby trees may be triggering your hayfever: https://www.acupuncture-exeter.co.uk/category/hayfever/

Have you visited an art gallery lately? My favourite is always Tate St Ives. Research from King’s College London, sugges...
30/10/2025

Have you visited an art gallery lately? My favourite is always Tate St Ives. Research from King’s College London, suggests that viewing original works of art in a gallery setting can reduce key saliva markers associated with stress and chronic disease.

Volunteers were recruited from staff and students at Kings College. Half the group spent twenty minutes viewing original artworks at The Courtauld Gallery. The other half viewed reproductions of the same paintings in a matched, non-gallery environment. Participants were monitored for heart rate variability and skin temperature to track levels of interest and arousal. Saliva samples were collected before and after viewing.

Levels of cortisol, a key stress hormone, fell by an average of 22% in the gallery group, compared to 8% in the reproduction group. Those viewing original art also had more dynamic heart activity, indicating that art engages the body through both emotional arousal and stress regulation.

Pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are linked to stress and a number of chronic diseases, dropped by around 28% for those viewing original art, while no change was observed in the reproduction group. This suggests art has a potential calming effect on the body’s inflammatory responses.

Dr Tony Woods from Kings said, “Our unique and original study provides compelling evidence that viewing art in a gallery is ‘good for you’ and helps to further our understanding of its fundamental benefits. In essence, art doesn’t just move us emotionally — it calms the body too."

More at https://www.acupuncture-exeter.co.uk/category/longevity-health-preservation/

Happy Autumn Equinox. The sunshine has returned this week, so as the scales now tip in favour of the Yin & the days shor...
22/09/2025

Happy Autumn Equinox. The sunshine has returned this week, so as the scales now tip in favour of the Yin & the days shorten, try to find time for regular outdoor activities. It seems that even sun on the skin may stimulate serotonin production to help buoy up our mood. Here are some photos I took on our autumn walk last week.

Here's an excellent article from Cycling UK on the benefits cycling has to offer arthritis sufferers. It's impressively ...
11/08/2025

Here's an excellent article from Cycling UK on the benefits cycling has to offer arthritis sufferers. It's impressively comprehensive, and even reminds you to protect your joints from cold and damp in the cooler months, which as an acupuncturist, I would always advise. https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/cycling-arthritis-how-do-it-and-why-you-should?utm_source=Dynamics%20365%20Customer%20Insights%20-%20Journeys&utm_medium=email&utm_term=N%2FA&utm_campaign=CycleClips%20Members%202025%2008%2008&utm_content=CYCLECLIPS%20members%202025%2008%2008 =2e2375ee-ea40-420a-8711-d41fc0b20100

Good news for all gardeners: we know that gardening is associated with better mental & physical health, partly due to ex...
22/05/2025

Good news for all gardeners: we know that gardening is associated with better mental & physical health, partly due to exercise, fresh air & contact with nature. A new mechanism has been emerging though, and that's contact with soil. The University of Helsinki has recently shown that this can improve our immune regulation & levels of anti-inflammatories in our blood. (Wear gloves whenever you're waiting for a cut to heal though.) Details at https://www.acupuncture-exeter.co.uk/category/longevity-health-preservation/

Researchers at Aston University School of Optometry have called for more advice to be given to young people about preven...
30/04/2025

Researchers at Aston University School of Optometry have called for more advice to be given to young people about preventing dry eye disease. Sufferers may have gritty sensations, itching or stinging, redness, sensitivity to light and blurry vision. There are several risk factors for dry eye disease, including stress & wearing contact lenses. In the 18-25 age group, a major risk factor though is screen use, & the young people in the Aston study averaged 8 hours a day on screen.
If this sounds like you, then take regular screen breaks, consciously blink while on screen, & drink plenty of water. A diet including sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as oily fish, is also important, as is regular sleep.
If you wear contact lenses, get regular check-ups. More at
https://www.acupuncture-exeter.co.uk/category/eyes/

The Acupuncture Academy is an accredited acupuncture training college in Leamington Spa. They recently analysed referral...
10/04/2025

The Acupuncture Academy is an accredited acupuncture training college in Leamington Spa. They recently analysed referrals to GPs made by their clinical year students, and the results can probably be extrapolated to the acupuncture profession as a whole. These referrals often led to life-changing medical interventions, including early detection of cancer, and identification of untreated hypertension, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and significant vitamin & mineral deficiencies. Notably, 31% of referrals were due to medication concerns – a sign that acupuncture students are paying close attention to drug side effects, long-term use issues, and drug interactions. A recurring issue was long term use of omeprazole, a common drug I will often need to talk to my patients about. The Academy says their findings challenge traditional divisions between western medicine and acupuncture. Instead of being seen as alternative, acupuncture should be recognised as a valuable partner in disease detection and preventative healthcare.

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Duryard Valley Clinic, 5 High Croft
Exeter
EX44JQ

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

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+441392424276

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