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Islington Acupuncture

Acupuncture Therapy Rooms

  • Fertility & IVF
    Support
    Acupuncture
  • Pregnancy &
    Pre-Birth
    Acupuncture
  • Women’s
    Health
    Acupuncture
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  • Pain
    Relief
    Acupuncture
  • Mental Health
    & Insomnia Acupuncture
  • Gut Health
    & Cancer Support

Welcome to Islington Acupuncture:

Professional Therapists: Our therapists have degree level training in acupuncture and further specialist training

Gentle & Safe: Our team of acupuncturists are accredited by the British Acupuncture Council, and follow their codes of safe practice. We use ultra fine disposable needles.

Treatments: We integrate massage and Chinese dietary advice with acupuncture treatment when appropriate.


Acupuncture for IVF, fertility, pregnancy and women’s health

IVF & Fertility
Acupuncture

IVF & fertility acupuncture to help you conceive:
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Period Pains &
Menopause Acupuncture

Help to reduce period pain & menopause symptoms:
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Acupuncture for
Pregnancy & Pre-Birth

Supporting you and your baby’s health through pregnancy to birth:
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Acupuncture for pain management, headache & migraine relief & improved health

At Islington Acupuncture we aim to gently reduce or resolve muscle, joint and nerve pain using a mix of acupuncture, massage and Chinese dietary advice.

Pain Management
Acupuncture

Acupuncture for chronic pain & headache relief:
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Stress, Anxiety &
Acupuncture For Insomnia

Helping you manage stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia:
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Digestion Problems &
Neurological Conditions

Gentle help for digestive problems & neurological conditions:
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What is Chinese acupuncture & how does it work?

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.


Islington Acupuncture in London, N1:

Islington Acupuncture is situated on Gaskin Street, just off Upper Street, a 5 minute walk from Angel tube station and about 10 minutes from Highbury. It’s also served by numerous bus routes. For more detailed information about our clinic and how to find us take a look at our ‘London Acupuncture Clinic Location‘ page.

Contact Islington Acupuncture

To make an appointment or for any other enquiry please contact us by email or use the contact form below.

Email: info@islingtonacupuncture.com

Find Islington Acupuncture

Islington Acupuncture
10-12 Gaskin Street
Islington
London
N1 2RY

Acupuncture Clinic Times:

Appointment available on
Mon: 8am – 2.30pm
Tue & Wed: 3pm – 9pm
Thu & Fri: 8am- 2.30pm
Sat: 9am – 6pm


Contact Islington Acupuncture or Make an online booking

To make an online booking use the links below:

Monday & Wednesday  – Karen
Tuesday & Thursday  – Helen 
Friday & Saturday  – Charlotte 

For more information about each of our therapists see the Our Therapists page.

Or complete a contact form with a request:

To help us to offer you a suitable appointment time please indicate your preference using the above checkboxes
If you chose 'Weekdays (daytime)' or 'Weekdays (evening)' please indicate which day using the above boxes (not necessary if you chose 'anytime' or 'Weekend'
This area can be left empty if you do not wish to give details of your enquiry.
We aim to get back to all enquiries within 24 hours.

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  • Acupuncture for Women’s Health
  • Acupuncture for Pain Relief
  • Acupuncture for Mental Health & Insomnia
  • Acupuncture for Gut Health & Cancer Support

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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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January Free Taster Session

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.