Acupuncture in Exeter

Acupuncture was the foundation of my practice and it still holds a central place in the work I do. Over time, my practice has grown from this foundation, bringing together traditional Chinese medicine with a modern understanding of health, physiology and the nervous system.

I offer acupuncture as a treatment in its own right, or alongside other approaches where they may be helpful. Every treatment begins with understanding you as an individual — your symptoms, your health, your experiences and the factors that may be influencing how you feel.

Depending on your needs, treatment may involve acupuncture alone, or a combination of acupuncture, other treatments and practical guidance.

How I use acupuncture

Acupuncture can be helpful for a wide range of physical and emotional health concerns. I use it as part of a wider understanding of your health, taking into account your symptoms, health history and the different factors that may be influencing how you feel.

Your treatment is individual to you. Even when two people come to me with a similar concern, their treatment may look quite different depending on what is happening for them as a whole. I draw on my knowledge of Chinese medicine alongside a modern understanding of health, physiology and the nervous system to shape treatment around your needs.

Acupuncture can be used on its own, or alongside other treatments and practical guidance where appropriate.

Acupuncture for specific conditions

People come to me for acupuncture for a wide range of concerns, including:

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  • Acupuncture Needles

    What Is Acupuncture? 

    Acupuncture is a treatment rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, in which fine, sterile needles are inserted at specific points on the body. It has been practised for thousands of years and is now used alongside conventional healthcare in many parts of the world.

    Within Chinese medicine, acupuncture is understood in relation to qi, the body's interconnected systems and patterns that may develop when health is disrupted. Modern research has also explored acupuncture's effects on the nervous system, pain processing and other physiological processes.

    In my practice, I draw on the traditional framework of Chinese medicine alongside a modern understanding of physiology and the nervous system.

  • Qi Acupuncture Healing

    How Does Acupuncture Work?

    Within Chinese medicine, acupuncture is understood as influencing the flow of qi and supporting the body's natural processes of regulation and recovery. The points selected for treatment depend on your individual pattern of symptoms and health, rather than simply focusing on the area where you feel a problem.

    Research has explored how acupuncture may influence the nervous system and physiological processes involved in pain and other symptoms. Although our understanding is still developing, these findings offer possible explanations for some of the effects observed in clinical research.

    The way acupuncture works is still being investigated, and the evidence varies depending on the condition being treated. I take this into account when discussing whether acupuncture may be appropriate for you.

Ready to book?

If you’d like to explore acupuncture as part of your healthcare, you can book your first acupuncture appointment through my booking page, or message me if you’d like to talk through your individual needs before booking.

Short on time or looking for a more accessible option?

My Lunchtime Reset: Community Ear Acupuncture sessions offer a shorter, lower-cost way to experience acupuncture in a small group setting.

Using acupuncture points on the ear, these sessions are designed to support relaxation and regulation and can be particularly useful when you’re short on time or looking for a more financially accessible treatment option.

Book a Lunchtime Reset session (select Group Sessions on booking page)