Acupuncturists in
Harpenden

Western Medical Acupuncture is used following an orthodox diagnosis and applies scientific principles to formulate a treatment to relieve symptoms. ...While Western medical acupuncture has evolved from Chinese acupuncture, its practitioners no longer adhere to concepts such as Yin/Yang and circulation of qi, and regard acupuncture as part of conventional medicine.

I am an Acupuncturist and Herbalist in St Albans, Hertfordshire. For over 15 years I have been combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture/Fertility Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine) with massage, Shiatsu, dietary recommendations, life style advice, and breathing method for deep relaxation to give caring, supportive and effective treatment. The focus of treatment is to use Traditional Chinese diagnosis to improve the overall well being of the patient, promoting self-healing rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.

We offer a high quality service for neck & back, joint & muscle problems; sports injuries; acupuncture; Pilates; post-operative breast surgery; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS / ME; the treatment of all children’s problems from developmental delay, walking abnormalities, complex disabilities; neurological disorders, strokes, MS, falls; headaches, pain” to name but a few.

David Mayor’s acupuncture clinic is the longest established acupuncture practice in mid-Herts. It is located close to the town centre in a private house in quiet Handside Lane, one of the original streets on the West Side of Welwyn Garden City. The house is set back a little way from the road.

Did you know that Acupuncture can help with a wide variety of problems experienced by people all over the country? These problems include back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder, digestive problems, knee pain and many more. Because of the wide range of different conditions, Martin offers a wide range of different treatments. These include acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, cupping and massage.

I am an NHS GP and have treated many patients using acupuncture. Many of my patients have tried the traditional medical route first and have not had the desired effect with prescription or over-the-counter drugs. After acupuncture many report significant benefits, sometimes after the first session alone and sometimes with pain that has been troubling them for many years.

Acupuncture can benefit a number of ailments, such as insomnia, IBS, migraines, back ache, IVF, tennis elbow etc. Using 'single use sterile needles' I stimulate acupuncture points along meridians running throughout your body to restore balance and health. It is said that disease occurs when your body is imbalanced, therefore if you can correct the imbalance ideally the disease will be no more.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a medical system which developed in China and evolved down through the centuries, fashioned by Chinese civilisation and culture. It is a holistic system that aims to treat each patient as a whole on an individual basis. The practitioner is able to identify the underlying patters of disease through various diagnostic techniques and prescribe treatments according to the analysis.

Since working in the private sector Amanda has expanded her expertise in treatment using acupuncture, in order to further her knowledge she has completed a post graduate diploma to enhance her proficiency in this area.

I am graduate of the Collage of Integrated Chinese medicine in Reading, gaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture, and receiving a Licentiate in Acupuncture, after a 4 year course in both Traditional Chinese medicine, which initially concentrates on signs and symptoms, and 5 Element Chinese medicine, which approaches healing from the emotional and spiritual aspect.