Heathfield Acupuncture

16/07/2025

I'm still here! Sorry I haven't been on the socials recently. Mum- and work life pushed it all down the priority list.
I'm working reduced hours over the summer holidays but I have a few slots here and there. Get in touch if you'd like to make an appointment or discuss how acupuncture can help you!

21/05/2025

Acupuncture can be used to support a wide range of conditions, alongside standard (Western) medical support from your GP etc. Every day is different in my clinic, which keeps life interesting! Get in touch to see how acupuncture can support you

23/04/2025

As part of my commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, I recently attended a training course on 'acupuncture for cancer survivors'. Photo of me with the wonderful Beverley de Valois, who led the course and has written an amazing book on the subject.
Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, more and more people are surviving cancer. Once cancer treatment is over, some people experience long-term side affects of treatment (e.g. fatigue, chemotherapy-induced hot flushes or peripheral neuropathy).
Acupuncture is widely used to support cancer survivors in managing these longer term symptoms. Contact me to find out more.

19/03/2025

As the world blooms around us, it's the perfect season to rejuvenate your body and mind!
Acupuncture is a wonderful way to align with the energy of spring—boost your vitality, deal with seasonal allergies, and bring balance to your wellbeing.
Let this season of renewal inspire a fresh start for you, inside and out! Get in touch to see how acupuncture can help!

26/02/2025

Lovely morning at Buxted Business Networking Group this morning. It was great to meet some other health and wellness practitioners too. I always like to think of them as friends and colleagues rather than competitors! Acupuncture is often used alongside many other Western and complementary therapies (and I am all for that!)
Plus I also met with Symbiotics Canine Welfare who are going to help with the Jack Russell going through a rebellious teenage phase! 🦮

29/01/2025

🌕✨ **Embracing the Lunar New Year: Tradition and Wellbeing** ✨🌕

As we celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, we're not only welcoming the start of a new lunar cycle but also embracing age-old traditions and cultural wisdom that have been passed down through generations. The Lunar New Year symbolises new beginnings, prosperity, and good health—a perfect time to reflect, reset, and rejuvenate.

An age-old practice that aligns beautifully with these themes is **acupuncture**. This ancient healing art offers numerous benefits to support our physical and emotional wellbeing as we embark on this new year:

🌿 **Boosts Energy and Reduces Stress:** Acupuncture helps balance the body's energy flow, promoting relaxation and reducing stress—a great way to start the year feeling calm and centered.

🌿 **Enhances Immune Function:** Regular acupuncture sessions can strengthen the immune system, making it easier to ward off illnesses and maintain good health throughout the year.

🌿 **Improves Sleep Quality:** By addressing imbalances and promoting relaxation, acupuncture can enhance sleep quality, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to seize each day of the new year.

🌿 **Alleviates Pain:** Whether it's chronic pain, headaches, or muscle tension, acupuncture can provide natural relief, allowing you to move through the year with greater comfort and ease.

🌿 **Supports Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance:** Acupuncture can help clear the mind, enhance focus, and promote emotional wellbeing, fostering a positive outlook as you pursue your goals and dreams.

Why not consider incorporating acupuncture into your self-care routine to embrace the lunar new year with vitality and harmony? Get in touch to find out more!

08/01/2025

Many of us are looking to live better in 2025, whether that be through improved diet or increased exercise. Others are seeking out complementary therapies to promote health and wellness.
Acupuncture is an ancient tradition which is widely used to support people looking to improve their health and/or manage chronic pain conditions.
Get in touch to see how I can help you this new year!

18/12/2024

04/12/2024

Stuck for ideas for what to buy a loved one this Christmas? Why not give them the gift of acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years and is widely used to support people with a range of health conditions.
Contact me to discuss gift vouchers or to find out more about acupuncture.

16/11/2024

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
Acupuncture is a 5000 year old system of medicine that is backed by strong scientific evidence. It may be able to help you but...

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁?

You can check the British Acupuncture Council Practitioner Directory.
https://acupuncture.org.uk/find-an-acupuncturist/

The British Acupuncture Council is the 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 UK membership organisation for Acupuncturists that has standards independently checked by the government backed Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This standard guarantees that you will find an acupuncturist who is
a) degree level trained and
b) subject to independently verified standards of good governance

This means that when you choose a BAcC member you know they are independently assessed to be well trained, safe and subject to ongoing professional standards.

13/11/2024

Another patient kindly shared their baby scan photo with me last night...

It is such a privilege to work with couples on their fertility journey.
Although acupuncture comes with no guarantees of a baby at the end, studies suggest it can be a useful complementary therapy to support natural and assisted conception.
I turned to acupuncture after multiple baby losses and firmly believe it helped my body to conceive and carry my second child.

Get in touch if you would like to explore acupuncture for fertility support.

25/09/2024

Acupuncture is increasingly being recognised as part of the UK healthcare landscape. If you have private medical cover, you may even find that acupuncture is covered by your provider.
As a British Acupuncture Council member, you can rest assured that I have completed a degree-level training programme and am recognised by the Professional Standards Authority.
Get in touch to see how I can help!

Acupuncture and chronic pain.

⚡️Traditional acupuncture can work for anyone, at any stage of life. Why not talk to a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) about how they can treat you and your whole body, not just your symptoms.

📋BAcC Members are recognised by over 20 different private health providers.

🥼Acupuncture on the NHS is recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for managing chronic pain, migraines and
headaches. The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) also recommends acupuncture for chronic pain, including lower back pain and knee pain.

The aim of the British Acupuncture Council is to establish the highest standards of professional practice for the traditional acupuncture profession in the UK.

We are committed to ensuring all patients receive the highest standard of professional care during their acupuncture treatment. Visit our website to find your local highly trained practitioner.


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References:
[1] A.J. Vickers, E.A. Vertosick, G. Lewith, H. MacPherson, N.E. Foster, K.J. Sherman, D. Irnich, C.M. Witt, K. Linde, C. Acupuncture Trialists, Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Update of an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis, J Pain 19(5) (2018) 455-474.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5927830/