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Acquaviva Acupuncture

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Classical Acupuncturist specialising in Women's Health, Menstrual Issues, Endometriosis and Perimenopause & Menopause

26/08/2026

When did you last have an appointment where there was time to talk about the whole picture?

Acupuncture treatment at my Hove clinic begins with you as an individual, rather than a standard treatment protocol.

I take time to understand your health history, what has been changing, your cycle where relevant, and what is happening in your life now. Your treatment is then planned individually and may include acupuncture alongside techniques such as moxibustion, shown here.

The treatment room itself is intentionally calm, with a quiet garden view and space to step away from the pace of everyday life for a while.

My clinical practice has a particular focus on women’s health, including menstrual health, perimenopause and menopause, with many women also coming to me alongside their conventional care for conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and cancer.

I’m a member of the British Acupuncture Council and my approach combines Classical Chinese medicine with professional, individualised care.

If you’re interested in acupuncture, women’s health and understanding your body from a Chinese medicine perspective, follow .acupuncture.

Appointments are available in Hove and Kemptown.

Book through the link in my bio, or send me a DM if you’d like to ask whether an appointment might be suitable for you.

23/08/2026

The heat is officially ending - even if your body hasn’t quite got the memo. 🍂

In the Chinese calendar, we’ve just entered 處暑 (Chù Shǔ) - “End of Heat,” a 15-day window marking the shift out of summer’s peak. On the South Coast this morning, that shift was easy to feel in the cooler air.

It’s also peak harvest time - foragers are reporting bumper blackberry crops after this summer’s heat.

Here’s the seasonal catch: as temperatures start to dip, it’s tempting to soak up every last bit of sun. But the moment you step into shade or the clouds roll in, it’s often cooler than it feels - and that sudden drop is exactly the kind of thing that can catch your body off guard. Keep your arms covered once you’re out of direct sun.

What you do for yourself now genuinely shapes how you move through autumn and winter. This is the time to enjoy the season’s abundance, wrap up as temperatures shift, and give your body the resources it needs heading into the colder months.

If you’d like support moving into the new season, I’m at the clinic in Hove - send me a DM or book via the link in my bio.

20/08/2026

Hot flushes suddenly getting worse?

It may be worth looking at some of the everyday things your body now responds to differently.

As we approach menopause, changes in oestrogen can affect several processes in the body, including blood sugar regulation. Many women also notice that things they tolerated well for years, such as alcohol or caffeine, start to affect them differently.

Every woman’s experience of perimenopause and menopause is different. What triggers symptoms for one woman may make very little difference to another.

That’s why I don’t believe in looking at one symptom in isolation.

At my acupuncture clinic in Hove, I take time to understand your wider health picture and use classical acupuncture and Chinese medicine principles to provide individualised support through perimenopause and menopause.

Save this post and use it to start noticing your own patterns over the next couple of weeks.

If you’re looking for menopause acupuncture in Hove, Brighton or the surrounding area, you can book an appointment through the link in my BIO or send me a DM.

07/08/2026

Autumn officially starts today. I know - it’s still shorts weather.

In the Chinese calendar, today marks the first day of autumn, and it lines up almost exactly with Lammas, the Celtic harvest festival celebrated a few days ago. Tomorrow is also the start of hunting season in the UK - historically the time meat was preserved for the winter ahead. I find it fascinating how cultures on opposite sides of the world independently marked the same turning point in the year.

So why “autumn” when it’s still hot? The date sits exactly midway between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. The season isn’t about temperature - it’s about how the Earth tilts toward the sun as the year turns.

But you may have noticed it’s a little cooler this morning. In Chinese Medicine, we’d say the qi is beginning to drop as the nights lengthen -and it shows: patients have already been coming into clinic this week with the first colds of the season.

A simple seasonal habit: keep your arms covered in the early morning and evening, and if a scratchy throat shows up, sage tea can be a gentle first step (or lemon & honey one if you’re breastfeeding).

Curious how acupuncture might support you through the season ahead? Come find me at the Hove clinic or Kemptown multibed clinic. DM me or book via the link in my bio.

04/08/2026

If you’re considering acupuncture in Brighton or Hove, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions before booking.

Book via the link in my bio or send me a DM.

Address

15 Ranelagh Villas
Brighton And Hove
BN36HE

Opening Hours

Tuesday	2pm - 8pm
Wednesday	2pm - 8pm
Friday	2pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.acquaviva.uk/

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