Karen Starr Acupuncture

Karen Starr Acupuncture Acupuncturist in central Reading with 25 years experience

Sometimes in life it’s about stepping out of the usual noise and back into connection with the world around you and then...
25/04/2026

Sometimes in life it’s about stepping out of the usual noise and back into connection with the world around you and then yourself.

For me the sea has always been my happy place, it’s so vast that it puts everything back into perspective and reminds me that we are all part of a bigger picture.

'Karen is a beautifully empathetic, knowledgeable, highly skilled and experienced practitioner. I am lucky to have been ...
16/04/2026

'Karen is a beautifully empathetic, knowledgeable, highly skilled and experienced practitioner. I am lucky to have been treated by her at different times, and for different reasons, over a time period spanning two decades. I feel great benefit from the treatment sessions which include a sensitive discussion before treatment, and are held in a space conducive to relaxation and calm. Karen works hard, although makes it look effortless, to create this safe, supportive environment with healing at its core. She has a genuine interest in wellbeing and works with great care. I would highly recommend her.'

World Health Day makes me reflect that health isn’t something neat and tidy, it’s not just about what’s going on in your...
07/04/2026

World Health Day makes me reflect that health isn’t something neat and tidy, it’s not just about what’s going on in your body, it’s also about what you’re carrying and whether you ever get a moment to breathe it all out.

Sometimes health looks like getting through the day when things feel heavy, sometimes it’s asking for help and it can be remembering that your body isn’t the enemy.

In the clinic we work with needles but it is also about being the one sometimes who reminds you to listen to your body.

I love my space at The Practice Rooms. Having a space that feels safe and calm really matters, because the needles are o...
03/04/2026

I love my space at The Practice Rooms.

Having a space that feels safe and calm really matters, because the needles are only part of it. What often begins is having somewhere your mind and body can rest, and not have to explain everything perfectly or hold it all together.

I love this and I hope it inspires you in the same way it inspires me. I share it with patients sometimes because I i th...
26/03/2026

I love this and I hope it inspires you in the same way it inspires me. I share it with patients sometimes because I i think we can forget and blame ourselves in a way that leaves us stuck.

"Sometimes in life you are responsible for changing something, NOT because you are to blame, but because you are the only person that CAN 💜

Spring equinox has arrived 🌸The past few months feel like endless grey skies with a damp low heavy light that makes ever...
20/03/2026

Spring equinox has arrived 🌸

The past few months feel like endless grey skies with a damp low heavy light that makes everything feel a bit slower. Recently amongst all that wet and cold, there have been small hints of hope. Snowdrops and crocuses pushing through and the birds singing early in the morning.

Spring helps to reminds me that change can take time even when I want it to happen faster!

"I have had acupuncture with Karen for different issues over the past 15 years. She is very experienced, empathic, carin...
11/03/2026

"I have had acupuncture with Karen for different issues over the past 15 years. She is very experienced, empathic, caring and easy to talk to. She is holistic in her approach using other techniques as appropriate. She makes time to listen and to understand the issue. I no longer live in Reading but would rather travel to see her. I would highly recommend Karen."

As I was writing this for International Women’s Day, I found myself thinking about the women who’ve influenced me — thro...
08/03/2026

As I was writing this for International Women’s Day, I found myself thinking about the women who’ve influenced me — through their strength, vulnerability and love.

I work in well being but if I’m honest the most powerful force I’ve known has always been love.

Today I’m celebrating the women I know and love and remembering those whose love and connection I still feel even though they’re no longer here. 💚

People come in carrying a lot. Stories, worries, griefs, frustrations, pain — some spoken, some so uncomfortable and muc...
26/02/2026

People come in carrying a lot. Stories, worries, griefs, frustrations, pain — some spoken, some so uncomfortable and much often held in the body. By the time someone lies down on the couch, it’s rarely just about the symptom they booked in for.

Having a place where you’re listened to properly is not a small thing. To stop and lie down, and being cared for can be profoundly settling to the nervous system.

Days like this remind me why the space is such an important part of the work.

Happy Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the Fire Horse.Fire Horse energy is about movement, warmth, courage and mom...
17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the Fire Horse.

Fire Horse energy is about movement, warmth, courage and momentum but not in a forced, “new year new you” way. More like things starting to feel possible again. There’s a bit of spark returning. A sense of let’s go, rather than you should be doing more.

You can feel it in the air and the light is different. Spring doesn’t arrive all at once, but this is often the point where it’s first properly felt.

This time of year is far more in rhythm with feeling motivated, curious and ready to move forward.

Valentine’s Day can be a mixed bag. For some it’s lovely, for others it’s sad, painful or doesn’t mean very much at all....
14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day can be a mixed bag. For some it’s lovely, for others it’s sad, painful or doesn’t mean very much at all.

Wanting to feel loved and appreciated is a very human thing and really healthy.

One of the things I love most about my job is having the privilege of being with people as they go through hard times and often watching them come out the other side. 💜

At this time of year I notice people mentioning stiffness that’s crept in, energy that never quite came back after Chris...
04/02/2026

At this time of year I notice people mentioning stiffness that’s crept in, energy that never quite came back after Christmas, low moods, poor sleep, or a general sense of feeling worn down.

Winter asks a lot of us. Less light and more getting through. By February, that effort can start to catch up.

There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s not a sign you’re failing or falling behind. It’s just where many bodies are at right now and it's so common.

Sometimes simply noticing that and being a bit kinder to yourself is a good place to start.

Acupuncture can be a great aid in getting you back to feeling more 'you'. If you want to get in touch or ask anything, email or call is always the best way.

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31 Castle Street
Reading
RG17SB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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