AcupunctureTraditional acupuncture for balance, calm and healing
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, this hands-on therapy supports your body’s natural ability to heal
Sometimes we know something’s not quite right, a tension that won’t ease, tiredness that doesn’t lift, or a sense of being out of balance. At my acupuncture clinic in Caversham, Reading, treatments are designed to gently work with your body’s own healing system to restore flow, reduce pain and calm the mind.
Rather than simply addressing symptoms, acupuncture looks at the whole person, physical, emotional and energetic, to uncover the root cause of imbalance. By stimulating specific points along the body’s meridians, it helps regulate the nervous system, improve circulation and support the natural processes that keep you well.
Why choose acupuncture?
Acupuncture looks beyond symptoms to understand what’s causing them. By treating the body and mind as one, it helps restore balance at a deeper level. At my Caversham acupuncture clinic, every treatment begins with listening. Understanding what’s happening in your life, your body, and your energy. Acupuncture works by identifying and treating the root cause of imbalance, not just the surface symptoms, helping to restore your natural flow and vitality.
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Eases aches, stiffness and tension to restore comfort and freedom of movement.
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Acupuncture supports your body’s energy system, helping you feel more awake and balanced.
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Offers gentle, drug-free relief for both chronic and acute pain.
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Calms the mind and promotes deeper, more restorative rest.
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Helps regulate the nervous system and release physical and emotional tension.
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Encourages clarity and calm alongside other therapeutic approaches.
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Help balance hormones, ease hot flushes, mood changes and disrupted sleep naturally.
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Acupuncture can help promote balance throughout the menstrual cycle and supports natural conception.
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Reduces frequency and intensity by addressing underlying imbalances.
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Supports comfort, energy and recovery during treatment.
The acupuncture approach
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practised for thousands of years, founded on the belief that health depends on the smooth flow of energy — known as Qi — throughout the body. When this flow is disrupted or becomes unbalanced, physical or emotional symptoms can appear. Acupuncture works to restore this balance, helping the body’s natural healing processes to function as they should.
Within TCM, Five Element Acupuncture offers a more holistic understanding of human nature and wellbeing. It recognises that we each reflect the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, and that these elements influence our physical health, emotions and personality. When one element becomes out of balance, we may experience it as pain, fatigue, anxiety or a loss of spark. By identifying which elements need support, acupuncture helps to bring body, mind and spirit back into harmony.
This traditional wisdom has stood the test of time and continues to be integrated into modern healthcare as a safe, effective therapy for a wide range of conditions. At my Caversham acupuncture clinic, I draw on both TCM and Five Element principles to create a treatment plan that reflects your individual needs.
Qualified with a BSc degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, I combine classical knowledge with a gentle, practical approach, helping you move from pain and imbalance towards greater calm, clarity and wellbeing.
What to expect from your acupuncture treatment
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The space
My home-based, approved treatment clinic in Caversham, Reading offers a calm and nurturing environment where you can take time for yourself. The room is fully equipped and designed for comfort, with soft light, natural textures and gentle warmth helping you to unwind from the moment you arrive.
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The session
Each session is tailored to how you’re feeling on the day. We’ll start with a short chat about your health and any changes since your last visit, so your treatment can be adapted to what your body most needs. Treatments may also include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, or pressure point therapy, all designed to restore balance, flow and a sense of calm.
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First time?
If it’s your first appointment, we’ll spend a little longer discussing your health history and main concerns to build a full picture of your wellbeing. This ensures your treatment is safe, personal and effective. You’ll have time to settle in, ask questions and feel completely at ease. Most people leave feeling relaxed, lighter and more grounded.
Acupuncture is perfect for you if…
You’re looking for a gentle, holistic way to feel more balanced in both body and mind. Perhaps you’re living with ongoing pain, tension or fatigue, struggling with poor sleep or hormonal changes, or simply feeling a little out of sync. Acupuncture offers a calm, natural approach to restoring your body’s rhythm and easing the symptoms that hold you back. It can help with stress, anxiety, menopause, fertility, migraines and more — supporting the body’s natural ability to heal rather than simply masking discomfort. At my Caversham acupuncture clinic, I work with clients from Reading and nearby areas who want to feel calmer, clearer and more connected to themselves again, using traditional techniques that bring relief, restore flow and encourage long-term wellbeing.
Begin your journey back to balance
If you’re ready to feel calmer, lighter and more in tune with yourself, acupuncture can offer a simple but powerful way forward. Every treatment is tailored to you, meeting you exactly where you are and supporting your body’s natural capacity to heal. My Caversham-based acupuncture clinic welcomes clients from Reading and the surrounding areas, offering a peaceful space to pause, recover and reconnect. If you’d like to talk through what’s going on or see whether acupuncture could help, please do get in touch — I’d be happy to have a chat.
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Treatment pricing
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Initial consultation
1.5 HOURS – £75
I take time to understand the root cause of your symptoms. This includes a discussion about your health history, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing, alongside traditional pulse and tongue diagnosis. Based on this, I’ll select a combination of techniques best suited to your needs, from acupuncture and moxibustion to cupping or gua sha, and begin your treatment in the same session.
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Follow up acupuncture treatment
1 HOUR – £60
Follow up treatments are tailored to your ongoing progress. Most clients notice improvements within four to six sessions, though every case is unique and your treatment plan will reflect that.