Welcome to Chandler’s Ford Herbs and Acupuncture Centre
Welcome to Chandler’s Ford Herbs and Acupuncture Centre, your local centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offering acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine tailored to your individual needs.With over 30 years of experience in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, our fully qualified practitioners are dedicated to providing professional, compassionate and personalised care. We established our Chinese acupuncture practice in Chandler’s Ford in 2006 and have since helped many patients improve their health and wellbeing. Our patients have included doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, reflecting the trust placed in our experience and approach to treatment. We are members of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM) and the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
Based in Chandler’s Ford, we welcome patients from Eastleigh, Winchester, Romsey, Southampton and the surrounding areas.We offer treatment for a wide range of health conditions, with particular experience in:
- Fertility and reproductive health
- Pain management, including migraines, sciatica and fibromyalgia
- Stress, anxiety, insomnia and low mood
- Digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Skin conditions
- Immune and autoimmune conditions
- Gynaecological disorders
We take the time to understand your symptoms, health history and individual concerns, aiming to develop a treatment approach suited to your needs. Our goal is to support your health, relieve symptoms and improve your overall quality of life through the principles and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
At Chandler’s Ford Herbs and Acupuncture Centre, we are committed to providing a high standard of professional care, combining decades of clinical experience with a personal, patient-centred approach.
Your health and wellbeing are our priority.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a widely practised form of healthcare that is increasingly popular among people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture aims to restore balance within the body and support overall health and wellbeing. Treatment involves the gentle insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body, traditionally located along pathways known as meridians. According to Chinese medical theory, stimulating these points helps regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) and restore the body’s natural balance. From a modern scientific perspective, acupuncture may influence the nervous system, modulate pain-processing pathways and affect the release of certain neurotransmitters and other biochemical mediators. These effects may help support the body’s natural regulatory processes, relieve symptoms and promote physical and emotional wellbeing. Acupuncture is used to help manage a variety of conditions, particularly pain, muscle tension, stress and certain symptoms associated with other health problems. Treatment is tailored to each individual, taking into account their symptoms, health history and overall needs
Cupping, Acupressure and Tuina
Cupping is a traditional therapy that involves placing special cups made of glass, ceramic, bamboo or plastic on the skin to create suction. The negative pressure gently lifts the skin and underlying tissues, increasing local blood flow and producing effects that may help relieve muscle tension and discomfort. Cupping may also influence local inflammatory responses and pain perception. Treatment is tailored to the individual, with the aim of promoting relaxation and supporting overall wellbeing. Acupressure Acupressure is a traditional therapeutic technique that uses the fingers, thumbs or hands to apply pressure to specific points on the body. Similar to acupuncture, it is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and aims to regulate the flow of Qi and restore balance. By stimulating these points, acupressure may help relieve muscle tension, reduce stress and support relaxation, without the use of needles. Tuina Massage Tuina is a traditional Chinese therapeutic massage that uses a range of manual techniques, including pressing, kneading, rolling and stretching. It aims to improve mobility, ease muscle stiffness, relieve pain and support circulation. Depending on the individual’s needs, Tuina may also incorporate gentle joint mobilisation and stretching techniques to improve flexibility and movement. These therapies can be used individually or, where appropriate, alongside acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as part of a personalised treatment plan.
Herb Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. It uses medicinal substances derived primarily from plants, including flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, roots and bark, to help manage a wide range of health conditions and support overall wellbeing. Chinese herbal medicine takes an individualised approach to treatment. Rather than using the same remedy for everyone with a particular condition, a practitioner selects and combines herbs according to the patient’s symptoms, medical history and individual pattern of health imbalance. Herbal prescriptions may be adjusted as the patient’s condition changes. In recent decades, Chinese herbal medicine has attracted increasing scientific interest worldwide. Research has investigated the pharmacological properties and potential therapeutic effects of many medicinal herbs, including their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other biological activities. Although the strength of clinical evidence varies between herbs and conditions, ongoing research is helping to improve our understanding of their potential benefits and limitations. At Chandler’s Ford Herbs and Acupuncture Centre, we aim to provide a personalised approach to Chinese herbal medicine, taking into account each patient’s individual needs and overall health. We also recognise the importance of appropriate prescribing, product quality and safety, including consideration of possible interactions with conventional medicines.
Price List
- Registration first time: £10
- First session consultation fee: £30 (no consultation fees afterwards)
- Acupuncture: £45 for each session (Including Tuina, electric stimulation, cupping if they are needed for certain condition)
- First acupuncture session lasts for about 1 hour
- Subsequent sessions last for about 45 mins
- Discount available for booking an entire course of treatment.
- Herbal products: herb tablets and herb powders cost £10 per bottle or bag