At our clinic, Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture is provided by our specialist acupuncturist, Catarina, who has undertaken extensive training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is a dedicated acupuncture service based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, including Qi, meridians, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements.
Some of our other regulated practitioners may also use Western medical acupuncture techniques as part of their usual treatments where clinically appropriate. This is used as an adjunct to their existing clinical work, rather than as a full Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture consultation.
Acupuncture is a holistic approach that not only aims to treat specific symptoms but also promotes overall health, harmony, and balance within the body. As complementary and alternative medicines gain popularity worldwide, acupuncture has emerged as a widely recognized and respected practice, bridging ancient wisdom with modern health needs.
Acupuncture is suitable for people of all ages and may be used effectively alongside conventional medicine.
Acupuncture is a holistic therapy that is remarkably versatile, providing benefit in a vast range of conditions.
Many people come for acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or to relieve pain. Some use acupuncture because they feel generally unwell, but have no obvious diagnosis. Others choose acupuncture simply to enhance their feeling of well-being.
People often seek acupuncture for:
As your Acupuncturist may ask you to undress to your underwear, please ensure you are wearing something that you are comfortable with.
For females, we recommend sports shorts and a sports bra. If you are not comfortable undressing, just let your Acupuncturist know and he or she will work around this.
Before your first consultation, there will be a GDPR and Consent Form emailed to you. Please fill this in before the consultation.
Our acupuncturists use very fine needles – as thin as a hair – which they insert into specific acupressure points and along indicated meridians. Acupuncture needles are thinner than typical needles used for injections or phlebotomy. On insertion, some people may feel a slight pinch or tingling, but these sensations are usually brief.
Some points can be slightly more tender, but most people find the process relaxing once the needles are in place.
Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Aston Clinic London is a third-generation complementary health clinic based in New Malden and serves the local areas of Kingston, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Surbiton, Thames Ditton, Hampton Court, Chessington, Worcester Park, Sutton, Morden, Richmond, Putney, Teddington, Twickenham and other areas of southwest London and Surrey.
