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Islington Acupuncture

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IVF & Fertility Acupuncture

Supporting you through natural conception & IVF treatment and your pregnancy

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Acupuncture for Insomnia

Acupuncture to help you restore your natural sleeping pattern

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Acupuncture for Period Pain

Gently and effectively treating period pain & gynaecological symptoms

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IVF & Fertility Acupuncture

Supporting you through natural conception or IVF treatment & your pregnancy

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Menopause Acupuncture

Acupuncture offers a gentle & safe alternative to HRT for the relief of menopause symptoms

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Acupuncture for Stomach Pain

Gentle relief of symptoms like bloating, constipation and digestive problems

Welcome to Islington Acupuncture

We are a team of acupuncturists working from two beautiful clinic rooms in central Islington. We cover a range of specialisms as outlined on this site.

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FAQ about acupuncture and other treatments 

Does acupuncture hurt?

At Islington Acupuncture we use fine needles and gentle techniques.

Acupuncture works best when you feel some sensation, but not pain.

People describe it as a slight 'tingling' like a very faint 'electric current' or a 'dull', 'heavy' sensation.

Is there evidence for acupuncture?

Is there good evidence for acupuncture?

A systemic review of high-quality clinical trials testing the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of certain chronic pain conditions (osteoarthritis, chronic headaches, back, neck and shoulder pain) was published in 2018. The trials involved over 20,000 adults and concluded that:

·       acupuncture was more effective than control (conventional treatment such as physiotherapy or medication) for all pain conditions.

·       acupuncture is not a placebo for treatment of chronic pain.

·       the effects persisted over time (15% reduction at one year).

(Vickers et al 2018 from the British Acupuncture Council website)

We refer to evidence wherever possible on this website to help you make informed decisions. But for some for conditions the research is of low quality. This is not because acupuncture has been found not to work, but mostly due to a lack of funding. Acupuncture research in the UK is dependent on charity and state funding. Conducting clinical trials is expensive and consequently trials are often small scale.

We refer to research posted on the British Acupuncture Council’s website and from the Evidence Based Acupuncture Project:

https://acupuncture.org.uk/about-acupuncture/acupuncture-research/

https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org

What is Chinese medical massage?

Also known as tui-na massage, it originated in ancient China and is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork. It’s one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine.

Like acupuncture it targets specific acupoints, but practitioners use fingers instead of needles to apply pressure to stimulate these points. Tuina massage is often used in combination with acupuncture.

What is Chinese dietary therapy?

Chinese Dietary Therapy uses the principles of Chinese medicine to identify each client's 'constitutional type' and creates a diet designed for their optimum health and digestion using this information.

Dietary therapy is a continuation of herbal medicine.

Different foods are categorised according to taste, nutrient content and ease of digestion.

Dietary therapy aims to provide a simple diet to suit the metabolism and the nutritional deficiencies of each individual.

Diet sheets and recipes are given to clients in order to help to achieve a healthy change in diet.

Diet therapy is not about 'restriction', but learning to understand the effects of different foods on your body.

Do you accept insurance payments?

There are an increasing number of health insurance policies that pay for acupuncture. Click here for more information about private health insurance for acupuncture.

Are all of your acupuncturists qualified?

Yes.

We are all members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and have completed a minimum of 3 years full-time study and 400 hours in a clinical setting.

We update and expand our knowledge with further study and continual professional development.

For more information on what to look for in an acupuncturist visit the BAcC website.

Do I need to undress for acupuncture treatment?

It depends what or where your problem is, but usually only part of your body will need to be exposed, such as your arms and legs. Sometimes we will request you undress down to underwear.

Professional and appropriate draping with towels is always applied for your optimal comfort and to minimise exposure.

The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) have produced this video that helps to explain what acupuncture is and how it can be used.

 

How to find Islington Acupuncture

More information on how to find us can be found on our Clinic Location page. 

Islington Acupuncture 
@ Gaskin Street

10-12 Gaskin St
Islington
N1 2RY

Islington Acupuncture 
@ Liverpool Road

144 Liverpool Rd
Islington
N1 1LA


 

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10 - 12 Gaskin St
Islington
N1 2RY
Islington Acupuncture @ Liverpool Road
144 Liverpool Rd
Islington
N1 1LA

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Discover how acupuncture can help you with a free 20 minute taster session.
Available on Friday and Saturday in January and February.
Contact info@islingtonacupuncture.com to book your session.