Peachy Acupuncture

23/02/2026

It’s that time again.... the hayfever season has started. When does it affect you?

Acupuncture is just a game changer for hayfever and results are pretty fast. Start treatment before symptoms begin.

Suitable for adults and children.

Contact Rita on 07961346822 to book.

02/02/2026

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It can also be triggered by a weakened immune system resulting in a rash usually on one side accompanied by a burning, tingling, nervy pain lasting 2-4 weeks.

Antivirals taken early enough can help and painkillers can also be used. However it's often still very painful.

Curiously the last time I saw a patient with shingles was about 5 years ago but then last week I saw two people in one day! Both had experienced recent and sustained stress which seem to have triggered the disease.

Acupuncture is effective at calming the central nervous system and 'cooling' the body. Once the rash is less sensitive we can also needle around it which helps to make the area less 'live' and therefore more manageable. So we work locally and systemically.

It's a deeply uncomfortable condition which brings on anxiety that tends to make the symptoms worse. Acupuncture can also help to calm the mind.

If you're experiencing shingles then contact Rita on 07961346822 to book.

30/01/2026

A groundbreaking discovery from Taiwan is bridging traditional medicine and modern science. Researchers at China Medical University have shown that acupuncture doesn’t just relieve pain—it can trigger stem cells to repair damaged organs naturally. Electroacupuncture at specific points, like ST36 (Zusanli) and GV20 (Baihui), stimulates the bone marrow to release mesenchymal stem cells into the bloodstream. These stem cells then travel to injured tissues, differentiate into organ-specific cells, and release healing factors.
Within 24 hours, stem cell levels in circulation increased by 300%, providing a measurable biological explanation for acupuncture’s therapeutic effects—beyond placebo. Stroke patients treated with electroacupuncture within 48 hours recovered 40% better than those with standard care. Liver cirrhosis patients showed reduced fibrosis markers, while heart attack survivors experienced improved cardiac function.
This discovery is rewriting how Western medicine views acupuncture. For thousands of years, it was considered purely traditional, yet science now shows a sophisticated, measurable mechanism for healing. Ancient practices are finally being validated through modern imaging and cellular tracking, revealing that needle stimulation can activate the body’s own repair systems.
The message is clear: acupuncture is more than sensation—it’s a biological trigger for regeneration, showing how centuries-old practices can integrate with cutting-edge science.

19/01/2026

TESTIMONIAL
Kate was going through big health and career changes. She was severely run down, had headaches that remained for days, sore muscles, various menopausal symptoms and low mood. Her energy levels were through the floor.

She was in permanent 'fight or flight' and completely exhausted. So it was important to calm her central nervous system and get her out of pain. In situations like this a advise vitamin b12 and D intramuscular shots to help boost her system alongside acupuncture and tuina. I also advised her to get blood tests from her doctor to rule out anything worrying.

I saw her once then went on holiday! 3 weeks after she came back to continue treatment and she was pretty much pain free. Her sleep had improved, she felt calmer and most importantly, she was functioning.

We continued a few weekly sessions and now she comes for maintenance every month. External stresses are still present, so regular maintenance ensures they don't overwhelm her. That way we keep on top of everything.

Kate's story is not unusual. Mum, change of career, menopause, generally run down - suddenly becomes unmanageable. It also doesn't just 'go away'.

If this sounds familiar, then WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or to book.

13/01/2026

January is I think, one of the hardest months to get through, both physically and emotionally. After the intensity of Xmas, which can be challenging for some, and likely overindulgent! It can result in quite a slump in the new year, so It’s a good time to take stock.

Perhaps you're not sleeping well, you're experiencing muscle pain, your've got a recurring gut issue, anxiety or any combination of niggles that you've ignored for a while prompting the usual resolve to 'get fit, lose weight etc'.

Addressing those seemingly disparate health issues before putting resolutions into place, can be helpful.

Acupuncture is very effective at seeing how different symptoms make sense. So we're not treating one or more symptoms, we're treating you.

So if you're feeling a bit out of sorts, not quite ready to take on 2026 full throttle, then contact Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or to book.

04/01/2026

Resolutions suck! Usually because they feel quite punitive: 'lose weght'. 'get fit', 'spend less '. It's also why they rarely work, and by 18 January it's all over bar the gym membership you'll still be paying.

First of all, think about what would make you feel better over the new YEAR. The clue is in the word 'year'. Give yourself that year.

A lot of it is actually about your health but rarely couched in those tetms. So try and be more precise so you can measure any progress.

So what would that look like?

'I want to sleep better. So I'm not exhausted in the morning'.

I want to swim more'. Maybe learn breast stroke'.

'I want to sort out my bad back, maybe I'll see an acupuncturist' (see what I did there 😜)

'I want to improve my digestion' (see above)

and then...

'I want a job that challenges me'.

'I want a new boyfriend ' ❤️

'I want to visit italy'🇮🇹

Addressing your health underpins everything. It’s hard to focus on achieving stuff if you aren’t feeling good - emotionally or physically.

So if health isn’t one of your resolutions- then it really should be. 🧡

25/12/2025

Peachy is 13 years old (lucky for me!) and it's been a honour to be part of this wonderful community. I've had the privilege of treating entire families, patients who still continue to come for maintenance over many years and those who arrive at my clinic feeling broken. And of course those who come once for a bad back and miraculously walk away pain free!

Being an acupuncturist isn't just about putting in needles. It's about seeing a whole person and caring for all that ails them. Emotional or physical - the beauty of Chinese medicine is that its about healing all parts of you.

So as we leave 2025, I wish you all the most important gift there is. Good health.

Rita ❤️
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16/12/2025

09/12/2025

XMAS WELLNESS GIFT VOUCHER 🌲
It's not too late to buy a personalised wellness gift voucher for Xmas. Happy to chat through options so you buy a treatment the recipient will love.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822.

28/11/2025

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Acupuncture demonstrates consistent clinical benefit for reducing depressive symptom severity across diverse patient groups, according to a comprehensive systematic review conducted at Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine.

14/11/2025

Gareth was referred to me by his physiotherapist following cervical disc prolapse which also resulted in severe nerve pain down his arm.

It's a common symptom but nonetheless very painful and debilitating. The nerve compression can result in pain down the arm and fingers, but also cause numbness and weakness. As a gym bunny, father and busy executive, it was literally a pain in the neck.

Read about his experience with acupuncture, tuina massage and cupping.

31/10/2025

Winter is a time where we start to recognise where our bodies are at. Those issues we’ve ignored that come to the fore and we start to think about our health. Xmas is ahead of us and that can be quite a stressful time, clocks have changed and it’s dark, the weather is rubbish and our summer holiday has faded.

Our capacity to push through means those niggling issues become a problem we need to address. Individually, they’re manageable. Collectively, they are a problem.

Worrying about your health isn’t helpful unless you address it. So identifying the key issues and seeking help is important.

The beauty of acupuncture is that it can treat a number of seemingly disparate issues holistically - often they are connected, and therefore getting to the root of your health issues is what acupuncture, tuina remedial massage, cupping and vitamin shots excel at.

Many health insurers now cover acupuncture.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to chat or book.