Leigh Martin Acupuncture

06/05/2026

This lady is a keen runner who came to the clinic with pain on the inner (medial) side of her foot, which had forced her to temporarily stop running.
She had been advised to rest due to a soft tissue injury, but like many keen runners, she found that pretty hard.
After taking a full medical history, I used acupuncture along with electro-acupuncture to help ease the pain, reduce inflammation and support the body’s natural healing.
Over a few sessions, combined with some simple rehab exercises, her pain improved and she was able to get back to running again.

Permission to share photos given by patient.

22/04/2026

A mini case study of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knees.
A 70-year-old woman presented with pain, swelling and stiffness in both her knees, she said it was a new experience which had started after a recent bout of flu. She believed the 2 things to be connected.
I gave her an acupuncture treatment using selected points that are known to reduce inflammation and pain, plus I applied moxibustion (the smoking needles in the images).
The patient was also seeing her GP and referred for an X-ray, the X-ray happened 3 weeks after regular acupuncture and showed she has mild to moderate arthritis in both knees.
The patient was advised that it was likely the virus had lead to an arthritic flare up.
It was recommended by her GP, who had been measuring the circumference of her knees to monitor swelling to continue with acupuncture. The inflammation had reduced by 2/3rds the original size from the acupuncture treatments alone.
Her GP had initially offered steroid injections, but later suggested this would not be necessary.
The patient has felt a marked improvement in ROM and reduction in stiffness.
Her current treatment plan is to have regular acupuncture and also complete the strengthening and stretching exercises prescribed by the NHS MSK team whom she also visited, avoiding the need for further medical intervention.
Permission to post images given by patient.

31/03/2026

Recent review from a patient attending the Richards Center

‼️ PATIENT REVIEW ‼️

Another lovely patient review! 💬✨

We’re incredibly grateful for the feedback and so pleased that our hard work to provide a quality service is being felt.

It means a lot to know our patients feel supported, cared for, and in good hands with our team. 💙

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31/03/2026

Hello. It's spring time and after a lengthy hiatus of not using this page, I am going to attempt to breathe some life back into it. I have been busy over the last few years learning new skills. I graduated as a BSc (hons) trained podiatrist in June 2024 and now have a dual skill set of both podiatry and acupuncture. It will be my aim to showcase what I'm up to in posts to follow. I currently offer podiatry 3 days a week at the Richards Center in Crawley, plus I continue to practice acupuncture at the Anahata Health Clinic Brighton. To be continued...

01/02/2022

Wish everyone a very Happy New Year of the Water Tiger.... I have been listening to a forecast of the year ahead, a lot of fresh woody energy and opportunities for change, that is if we want them. It's all about flow - water element and going with it, not staying stuck in old ways, for myself included!. All the best and best to all. Leigh

17/06/2021

Pins in the back, in this case for support with fatigue and fibromyalgia.

05/05/2021

If you are needing support at this time as we move out of lockdown, I am very much open and willing to support. I offer Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy and Tuina massage.
Great for relieving the built up stress and tension we've all been under.
If you become a Be Well member you can access treatments with me and other practitioners for £30.
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13/01/2021

With everything going on, I managed to completely miss this great article which shows evidence of the benefits of acupuncture. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-51195500?fbclid=IwAR0uRczTdimcP7ZDJtAxjdBS-HVkhMhb6p0VPiJXYwTw82VAzsSU8zEgkS4

A trial found 68% of cancer patients who suffer with neuropathy saw their symptoms lessen.

18/10/2020

Hello. I'm a bit late to the party and in sharing this. There are some really great talks available to watch live here, or you can catch up free within 48 hours. It's happening now until the 25th October.
Peter Levine and Gabor Mate being 2 of my personal favourites.

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06/07/2020

Very happy to say that I will be back in "Careful Practice" this week and shall be offering Acupuncture and Tuina appointments from this Thursday 9th July.
We have clear Covid 19 guidelines in place which I shall be following..
I hope to see you soon. Leigh