Clare Scallon Acupuncture

09/06/2025

Some Mondays are better than others, as Mondays are pretty good that takes some beating.
Thank you to a client from today - what a lovely and unexpected gesture.
I meet some wonderful people through acupuncture

28/04/2025

Yesterday I felt a soreness around my ankle and today it’s worse - not wrung the foot over or anything but here we are with what looks like a sprain.
I’ve propped my foot up when I can today, sprayed with Evil Bone Water ( I know right!?) and used a thumb joint point on the opposite side of the pain.
And yes, yes, yes!!!
Pain dropped and mobility much improved.
Let’s see what tomorrow brings!

02/04/2025

More research showing acupuncture works - this time for chronic low back pain.

Appointments available on Mondays. Drop me a line if interested to learn more.

✨ New Cochrane Review Confirms Acupuncture Helps with Chronic Low Back Pain!

A newly published Cochrane review of reviews has examined non-drug and non-surgical treatments for low back pain. The results? Acupuncture effectively reduces pain and improves function for those with chronic low back pain! 🎯

🔸 Acupuncture is already integrated into mainstream healthcare in several countries:
✅ Statutory regulated in Australia, New Zealand, and Portugal
✅ Covered by healthcare insurance in Germany and New Zealand
✅ Recommended in clinical guidelines when seeking out a PSA registered practitioner (BAcC)

However the study highlights that many clinical trials underestimate the real benefits of acupuncture because they don’t reflect the personalised treatments given by traditional acupuncturists.

⚡ Traditional acupuncture:
✔️ Is a safe intervention when provided by trained professionals
✔️ Can be a long-term solution for pain management

🔍 Looking for a trusted acupuncturist? The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) ensures the highest standards of training, safety, and professional conduct. Find a qualified practitioner near you today!
📖 Learn more about the research & find a practitioner here: https://acupuncture.org.uk

31/03/2025

Thank you Jo so much for this lovely review

"I have used Clare’s Acupuncture treatments for several years to successfully provide me with pain relief for a couple of chronic issues. I have found Clare to be professional and knowledgeable. She also has a flexible approach in her sessions to provide me with treatment for new issues. I would strongly recommend Clare as an Acupuncture practitioner."

Appointments available on Mondays. Drop me a line to learn more

24/03/2025

I love, love being an acupuncturist!!!
“Instant relief.
That’s magic!!”
Just one acupuncture point eased wisdom tooth pain instantly!!

03/02/2025

After the (oh so very) long January things seem to have already sped up enormously, galloping towards Spring. Yes - Spring!
Hot on the heels of the Chinese New Year, 2025 is the year of the Green Snake (which has two spring beginnings in it's year tenancy) today is the day of Li Chun, meaning Spring or Spring beginning.
You can see buds forming and bulbs beginning to flower now - the world is waking up from its wintery slumber.
In the UK, spring is dictated by the suns position prime over the equator where the days stretch out to be longer than the nights, the Spring Equinox. (FYI March 20th)
But I'm feeling spring-ish already!!! Start looking for new signs of life and you'll find them, the world is awakening again.

30/01/2025

Please consider signing this petition.
I’m a degree level acupuncturist, three years of study at University level education with a huge focus on safety and patient care.
But there are short courses and purely online courses available to become an ‘acupuncturist’.
(How can they know where points are? How can they know safe way to needle each points?
How ?
How?
How?).
For more info and to sign please folow QR code.

12/01/2025

Wow - walking in a winter wonderland this morning!
The frost was just so gorgeous 🥶 it’s a cold snap for sure!! I am anticipating Winter horary treatments this week - Water on Water to help boost energy.
I had this treatment just last week, made me feel lighter with a buzz…hoping to create the same for patients 🙂

06/01/2025

Yesterday I learnt of a remedy for throat pain and / or swelling and / or congested sinuses … if anyone’s brave enough to give it a go, let me know!!
Recipe 👇

Finely grate one white/yellow onion and place in a clean jam jar to half full.
Fill the rest of the jar with the best honey you have / can buy.
Place unshaken and unstirred into a warm place for 24hours - like an airing cupboard.
After 24 hours the two ingredients should have combined if not leave for longer.
Once combined then the jar can be store on the work top.

Take a teaspoonful as and when needed for the first few days. After which if still needed reduce the amount taken over the next few days.
If suffering from a chronic condition this may take you into weeks.

Caution must be taken if allergic to any of the ingredients or suffering with diabetes, gout.
Recipe learnt from an experienced and highly regarded Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist

23/12/2024

Thank you all and have a lovely festive break.

Appointments available 30th December

Ta-ta for now!

15/12/2024

Fantastic article - reminding us all why we need to choose a PSA ( Professional Standards Authority) registered Acupuncturist and not only for fertility.

https://www.ivfbabble.com/an-integrated-approach-to-ivf/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0OH-ItXUxd0TURdTKVLf3PEWSs8EsBJk640O9PABsADCR8GPumqNZwT-4_aem_rKzs02A0tw3hMnrcaRuamw

Navigating the journey of infertility and IVF can be both challenging and emotionally taxing. With so many factors influencing fertility and treatment

14/12/2024

I’d be grateful if you would read and sign this petition seeking the title of acupuncturist to be used only by those who have Degree level qualification
That seems pretty straight forward you’d think right?
Unfortunately there are increasingly short courses that enable people to use the title, but their knowledge is severely limited and puts the general public at risk and undermines all those Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist who have undergone extensive training and follow strict practice guidelines.

Thanks in advance

Protect the public by regulating acupuncture to ensure the highest educational standards