Dr Lynda Thompson - Cape Town Acupuncture

05/11/2025

Appointments available:
Thursday 2pm and 4pm
Saturday 12:00
Book online

Dr Lynda Thompson (BSc, BCompMed, MSc Chinese Med) is a member of the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine United Kingdom (ATCM UK), as well as being a qualified enrolled nurse. She was the secretary to the Cape Town branch of...

22/10/2025

Available appointments this week:
Thursday 23rd Oct - 1pm and 5pm
Saturday 25th Oct - 10am

Book online: www.lyndathompson.co.za
Whatsapp: 079 042 1687

Dr Lynda Thompson (BSc, BCompMed, MSc Chinese Med) is a member of the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) and the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine United Kingdom (ATCM UK), as well as being a qualified enrolled nurse. She was the secretary to the Cape Town branch of...

18/10/2025

New office space

14/10/2025

We are moving to the Blouberg Family Practice, 37 Tritonia Road in Blouberg next week 20 October 2025

02/10/2025

Treating knee pain with acupuncture

It's great to see acupuncture getting positive coverage in this weekend's 'Mail on Sunday' in which it was highlighted as an effective treatment for knee pain and knee-related conditions such as osteo-arthritis. Osteo-arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects around ten million people in th...

29/09/2025

Menopause Support with Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Are you experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, or trouble sleeping due to menopause? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture offer natural, holistic support to help you feel balanced and well during this transition.
At our clinic, we use time-tested techniques to relieve menopause symptoms by restoring balance to your body’s energy (Qi) and nourishing the Kidney system—key in TCM for hormonal health.

How We Help:
• Acupuncture to reduce hot flashes, improve sleep, and ease anxiety.
• Chinese herbal formulas to balance hormones naturally.
• Gentle dietary and lifestyle guidance based on TCM principles.
• Support for energy, mood, and overall well-being.

Common symptoms we treat include:
• Hot flashes & night sweats
• Fatigue & insomnia
• Irritability, mood changes
• Vaginal dryness & low libido
• Joint pain

Experience a personalized, natural approach to menopause relief. Book a consultation today and let us support you through every stage of this journey.

24/09/2025

22/09/2025

There are several ways acupuncture relieves low back pain
(scientific studies)

1. Nervous System Modulation
• Needle stimulation activates A-delta and C nerve fibres in the skin and muscle.
• This sends signals to the spinal cord and brain, triggering the release of endorphins, enkephalins and dynorphins—natural pain-relieving chemicals.
• It can also dampen the transmission of pain signals in the spinal cord (“gate control” effect).
2. Neurochemical Release
• Functional MRI studies show activation of brain regions involved in pain perception and regulation (e.g., limbic system, hypothalamus).
• Acupuncture increases levels of serotonin and dopamine, which influence mood and pain thresholds.
3. Local Effects
• Needle insertion improves micro-circulation and reduces local inflammation by modulating cytokines and increasing nitric oxide.
• This can relax tight muscles and reduce tissue irritation around the lumbar area.
4. Central Pain Modulation
• Regular treatments appear to shift the central nervous system toward a state of reduced sensitivity to pain (lowering central sensitization).
5. Muscle and Fascia Response
• Needling may release myofascial trigger points, decreasing muscle spasm and improving range of motion.

Bottom Line
Acupuncture doesn’t just “block pain” — it triggers a multi-level physiological response (nervous system, chemical messengers, blood flow, immune signalling) that collectively reduces pain and improves function in people with chronic or recurrent low back pain.

19/09/2025

Appointments available next week:
Monday 5pm
Tuesday 9am, 12 and 3pm
Thursday 2pm and 4pm
Friday 10am and 11am
Whatsapp 079 042 1687 or book online

Lynda Thompson Cape Town Acupuncture

18/09/2025

ChinaHerb is our preferred supplier of herbs

17/09/2025

🌍 World Patient Safety Day | 17 September

The World Health Organization (WHO) marks World Patient Safety Day each year to highlight the importance of making healthcare safer for all.

Patient safety focuses on preventing and reducing risks, errors and harm that may occur during the provision of healthcare. By working together with practitioners, patients and communities we can strengthen systems and create a culture of safety.

✨ Today, we stand in solidarity for safer care and a healthier future.

09/09/2025

Appointments available 10 Sep at 9am and 10am
Fully booked today
Whatsapp 079 042 1687
Book online

Lynda Thompson Cape Town Acupuncture