Traditional Acupuncture

Traditional acupuncture is a healthcare system based on ancient principles which go back thousands of years. It has a positive model of good health and function, and looks at pain and illness as signs that the body is out of balance. The overall aim of acupuncture treatment is to restore the body's equilibrium.

Undō's Resident Traditional Acupuncturist

Sarah Bradshaw

Experienced | Safe | Effective

Sarah has worked in private practice for 18 years treating a wide range of complaints, and is constantly updating her knowledge with continued professional development (CPD).

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Although most people try acupuncture when they have a problem, it can also be used as a preventative measure. Combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle it can improve your overall health and wellbeing.

How acupuncture can help

Using a combination of traditional techniques, acupuncture can help with an extensive range of conditions.

Common conditions seen in Sarah's clinic

Ear, eye, nose, and throat disorders

Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia

Headache and migraine

Period pains, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause

Urinary and reproductive problems

Problems related to pregnancy and giving birth

IVF , fertility and conception

Back pain, chronic pain, arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, neuralgia

Sports injuries

Addiction

Chronic fatigue

Anxiety, depression, mental health

Long Covid

Asthma

Frequently Asked Questions

Does acupuncture hurt?

The sensation experienced ranges from feeling nothing to a sharp pinch. The needles used in acupuncture are very fine unlike those used for injections which are hollow and a lot wider. Clients are often surprised that the treatments are relatively painless. If you are worried about needles please tell your practitioner.

How many treatments will I need?

New clients, depending on the conditions being treated and how long you have had the problem, are advised to have at least four treatments. Some clients will need more treatments and this will be discussed during your treatment. Acupuncture is also used to maintain good health with monthly or quarterly treatments.

Is Traditional Acupuncture safe?

Ensure that your practitioner is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. All members are fully qualified and have to follow a strict code of conduct. All acupuncture needles are sterilised and single use. British Acupuncture Council members also undergo continuing practitioner development.

Where will the needles be placed ?

Needles can be inserted into a number of places and often the positioning does not correspond to the area of pain. This is due to there being at least 365 locations, most of which have a number of differing uses.

What is the difference between traditional acupuncture and medical acupuncture?

Traditional acupuncture is very different from western medical acupuncture or dry needling as it is sometimes referred to. These forms of acupuncture do not use acupuncture holistically (i.e they are not focusing on treating the root cause of the problem). British Acupuncture Council's Traditional acupuncturists undergo three years of training at degree level and at least 30 hours of continuous practitioner development per year. This is in contrast with western medical practitioners that can provide acupuncture following a weekend course. GP's, physiotherapists osteopaths, midwives and NHS pain clinic staff generally are trained in this way.

Make an Appointment

To book an acupuncture appointment in Undō's Treatment room, click the button above to contact Sarah

(or telephone her on 07989 238969)