Peachy Acupuncture

04/01/2026

Resolutions suck! Usually because they feel quite punitive: 'lose weght'. 'get fit', 'spend less '. It's also why they rarely work, and by 18 January it's all over bar the gym membership you'll still be paying.

First of all, think about what would make you feel better over the new YEAR. The clue is in the word 'year'. Give yourself that year.

A lot of it is actually about your health but rarely couched in those tetms. So try and be more precise so you can measure any progress.

So what would that look like?

'I want to sleep better. So I'm not exhausted in the morning'.

I want to swim more'. Maybe learn breast stroke'.

'I want to sort out my bad back, maybe I'll see an acupuncturist' (see what I did there 😜)

'I want to improve my digestion' (see above)

and then...

'I want a job that challenges me'.

'I want a new boyfriend ' ❤️

'I want to visit italy'🇮🇹

Addressing your health underpins everything. It’s hard to focus on achieving stuff if you aren’t feeling good - emotionally or physically.

So if health isn’t one of your resolutions- then it really should be. 🧡

25/12/2025

Peachy is 13 years old (lucky for me!) and it's been a honour to be part of this wonderful community. I've had the privilege of treating entire families, patients who still continue to come for maintenance over many years and those who arrive at my clinic feeling broken. And of course those who come once for a bad back and miraculously walk away pain free!

Being an acupuncturist isn't just about putting in needles. It's about seeing a whole person and caring for all that ails them. Emotional or physical - the beauty of Chinese medicine is that its about healing all parts of you.

So as we leave 2025, I wish you all the most important gift there is. Good health.

Rita ❤️
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16/12/2025

09/12/2025

XMAS WELLNESS GIFT VOUCHER 🌲
It's not too late to buy a personalised wellness gift voucher for Xmas. Happy to chat through options so you buy a treatment the recipient will love.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822.

28/11/2025

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Acupuncture demonstrates consistent clinical benefit for reducing depressive symptom severity across diverse patient groups, according to a comprehensive systematic review conducted at Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine.

14/11/2025

Gareth was referred to me by his physiotherapist following cervical disc prolapse which also resulted in severe nerve pain down his arm.

It's a common symptom but nonetheless very painful and debilitating. The nerve compression can result in pain down the arm and fingers, but also cause numbness and weakness. As a gym bunny, father and busy executive, it was literally a pain in the neck.

Read about his experience with acupuncture, tuina massage and cupping.

31/10/2025

Winter is a time where we start to recognise where our bodies are at. Those issues we’ve ignored that come to the fore and we start to think about our health. Xmas is ahead of us and that can be quite a stressful time, clocks have changed and it’s dark, the weather is rubbish and our summer holiday has faded.

Our capacity to push through means those niggling issues become a problem we need to address. Individually, they’re manageable. Collectively, they are a problem.

Worrying about your health isn’t helpful unless you address it. So identifying the key issues and seeking help is important.

The beauty of acupuncture is that it can treat a number of seemingly disparate issues holistically - often they are connected, and therefore getting to the root of your health issues is what acupuncture, tuina remedial massage, cupping and vitamin shots excel at.

Many health insurers now cover acupuncture.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to chat or book.

23/10/2025

A super busy month at the Peachy clinic (for which I'm eternally grateful).

When I look back at the patents I've seen, I'm always reminded of the versatility of acupuncture and tuina remedial massage.

I see quite a few patients with post back surgery pain, particularly sciatica or other nerve related pain. Spinal acupuncture dampens the nerve signals that cause referred pain in the buttocks, legs and feet. Deal with the source and the symptoms reduce.

In western medicine, IBS is a catch-all for digestive issues with no obvious cause. Chinese medicine sees it differently and acupuncture can have a profound effect.

Women with PCOS experience a number of symptoms - from excess hair to weight gain. PCOS can also cause problems with fertility and this is where acupuncture is known to have a beneficial effect.

I love fixing knees! Because I use a protocol that works 95% of the time. Electro acupuncture is so good for all kinds of knee issues, in particular, osteoarthritis.

I work with many patients who suffer from migraines. Acupuncture and tuina do make a significant difference in many cases. Some patients find their migraines reduce in length and severity, while for others, it may relieve them completely.

I'm increasingly seeing patients with plantar fasciitis, and it can be quite a challenging condition to treat because, well, we are always on our feet! In spite of this, acupuncture and tuina work well for this painful condion.

So that's a flavour of what's been going on at Peachy.

If you'd like to discuss your health issues, please WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or to book.

05/10/2025

Useful guide

01/10/2025

When menopause is referred to as 'the change', that phrase is doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Many women can feel like they've been hit by a train and lose a sense of who they are - or were. And then come the distressing symptoms from hot flushes to extreme mood swings. Coping with family and work can feel overwhelming.

So while employers, the media and even medical establishment are starting to catch up, women are still struggling.

For some, HRT can be a life saver, but not everyone can take it. So what are the options?

There are herbal supplements that can help with some symptoms, as well as Chinese or western herbal medicine.

But acupuncture can be a real game changer. Reducing flushing, improving sleep, levelling out mood swings, calming anxiety and anger, and helping with muscle pain.

Supporting you to take control of your health.

Call or WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 😊

27/06/2025

A testimonial video featuring several patients talking about their experience with acupuncture at the Peachy clinic 🧡

20/06/2025

Referred pain is your brain playing tricks on you. Not to say that referred pain isn't real - it most definitely is. But your brain senses the pain elsewhere than the original source.

For example, pain down your arm may be due to a trapped nerve in your neck, shingles or even angina. Trigeminal neuralgia often causes referred pain in your teeth and jaw. Sciatica is a common example of pain emanating from the back but you many feel it down the leg and even the big toe!

So how do you treat it?

You go to the source of the pain to relieve the referred pain. Patients will ask why I treat the spine when the pain is in their calf.... Often they will have no pain at the source but extreme pain that's referred. It’s counterintuitive

If the referred pain continues untreated then it may cause the body to compensate as it tries to adjust, throwing up new issues. It may even become chronic.

Acupuncture and tuina remedial massage is effective in treating the root cause of the issue, particularly in the case of nerve pain. It dampens down the nerve signals and calms the central nervous system. This in turn reduces the referred pain.

Does this resonate? If so WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to book.

Rita specializes in pain of any kind. She has been an acupuncturist and holistic practitioner for 14 years