Peachy Acupuncture

12/10/2026

Many patients come to acupuncture with health issues they’ve been living with for some time. In some cases, even years. And in many cases, they may have multiple conditions requiring a number of different medications.

For example, back pain and sciatica, gut issues and migraine. A woman may also be going through menopause at the same time causing sleep disturbance, hot flushes and low mood.

You can imagine the distress a person may feel experiencing these symptoms. They will have gone back and forth within the NHS for some time yet might still not feel well. And be pretty despondent.

It’s a lonely journey. And however stoic you may be, hard to imagine getting better.

It’s often at this point, patients will seek help from an alternative therapist like me. Expectations will be low, but often they’ll have been recommended by a friend so are ready to give it a go.

Whereas western medicine treats each symptom as separate, in Chinese medicine we look for connections and take a more holistic view. It’s important to understand everything going on in the patient’s life.

Understanding the person, how they think, how they function, their home life, friends, family etc provides a fuller picture.

We can’t make promises, but we can give an indication of how we might be able to help, and manage any expectations. Most importantly, we let the patient feel heard, and reassure them that we are with them on their journey whatever the outcome. The impact of having someone who’s invested in your potential recovery, alongside any treatment, can’t be overstated.

Healing takes time. And personal and financial investment. That’s not to say it’s open ended, but it’s not like going away with a prescription. I usually suggest 4 sessions to see what if anything improves. After that we both decide how and if we proceed.

At its best, holistic healthcare can be transformative and I have many patients who can attest to that. But we are not always successful. What we can offer, which western medicine sadly cannot, is time, and a different approach to healing. There are conditions and situations where we may not be able to ‘cure’ but we can improve their quality of life.

09/10/2026

You may think acupuncture just treats bad backs but you couldn't be more wrong. Acupuncture treats a wide rage of conditions, a few of which are listed above.

Acute or chronic pain whether it's muscular skeletal or a migraine, is helped enormously by acupuncture.

I see a lot of people with digestive issues, often lifelong, helped using acupuncture.

Anxiety, anger and sadness are common emotions that people live with every day. Acupuncture supports healthy emotions and calms the central nervous system

It's well established that acupuncture aids fertility whether naturally or through IVF.

Improving skin texture and lifting jowels for natural beauty care is a surprising but well established acupuncture treatment.

If you're struggling with any health problem, then whatsapp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or to book.

Crouch end clinic. Empathic practitioner. Clinical expertise.

26/09/2026

I'm coming to the end of building work 🤞 on my flat and home clinic. Moving rooms around and creating new spaces. So I now have a new, somewhat larger treatment room and a new waiting area for patients. Thought you might like to see.... Still some finishing touches to go but almost there.

Let me know what you think?

25/09/2026

TMJ Clinic
Relief from jaw pain with acupuncture & intra oral treatment

* Pain and stiffness in the jaw joint
* Teeth grinding
* Migraine or headache
* Clicking jaw
* Lockjaw
* Dental work
* Neck pain

If you’ve ever suffered from TMJ (temporal mandibular joint pain) you’ll know how uncomfortable it is.

And it isn’t just the jaw. It can result from, and negatively affect, everything from the neck up.

* Pain or tenderness in the jaw, ear area, temples, or neck.
* Clicking, popping, or grating sounds when opening or closing the mouth
* Locking of the jaw, making it hard to open or close fully
* Headaches or earaches that feel similar to a sinus or ear infection
* Chewing difficulty or a sudden change in how teeth fit together

It may be difficult to open your mouth, feel like your ears and teeth are always on edge, experience neck pain, suffer headaches and migraines, grind your teeth in your sleep, or clicking when you move your jaw.

it can easily become chronic and no amount of gurning will help. Some people stop chewing on one side altogether. The pain can also wake them up at night. it's super uncomfortable.

Here at Peachy, we use a combination if acupuncture, TuiNa remedial massage and intra oral treatment that relieves pain and restores function.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to book.

07/09/2026

Definition:
Good health means "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, rather than just being free from illness or pain."

So what does that look like?

Physical Well-Being: Your body works well. You have high energy, strength, and normal daily functioning. You can fight off infection.

Mental and Emotional Health: You feel stable and happy. You handle everyday stress well. You keep a clear sense of purpose and focus.

Social Well-Being: You build strong relationships with family and friends. You feel a sense of belonging in your but for most of community.

If this is the way you feel - good on you.

Most of us will navigate our way through all of these at different times. But sometimes, we can't say we're on top of any of them.

Poor health isn't just having a negative health diagnosis, any more than good health means you don't. Things can just sneak up on you. You're going through life, work, family, friendships... then it hits you that your're not really coping with any of them.

How can you help yourself? By asking for help.

Start with your GP - always worth having tests to see if there's anything physiologically concerning. Or not.

Talk to a good friend about how you're feeling. Having emotional support is important.

Consider therapy if appropriate.

Go for a walk - hug a tree!

Try acupuncture (I know, I know) but acupuncture is great at supporting your wellbeing. Helpful in reducing pain and inflammation, in calming anxiety, improving digestion, and sleep,

Don't ignore symptoms. You don't have to live with feeling bad, even if you can't pinpoint exactly why. Reach out.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to book.

10/08/2026

TESTIMONIAL
Working with a patient with a complicated and chronic medical history is incredibly rewarding. It's also where Chinese medicine comes into its own.
Sukhi first came for treatment when her heath problems made even basic functioning difficult. She was permanently exhausted, had sever headaches, muscular pain, gut issues, insomnia and symptoms from Lupus. She was also menopausal. Her stress levels meant that even small things felt overwhelming. In spite of this, she always looked after everyone. But no one was looking after her.

Sukhi was on a ton of medication to treat different symptoms, but her quality of life was very poor.

After her first appointment she slept for 6 hours which was unheard of. Slowly, her pain receded, and her mood improved. Thanks to her commitment to getting well, Sukhi continued to improve. I used acupuncture, TuiNa and cupping. and also gave her vitamin b12 and D shots to give her a much need boost.

Making personal changes such as not being so available to everyone, and putting herself first helped reclaim her agency and her body followed through.

She is like a different person. She comes for maintenance to stay well, and if she experiences a blip, she recovers much quicker.

She now has a handle on her health, rather than being a passive observer. We discuss where she's at, emotionally and physically, and this keeps her connected.

As an acupuncturist, or indeed any health provider, we cant always 'cure', but we can have a massive impact on 'help'.

For the patient, feeling more in control, is both empowering and healing.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat about your health.

17/07/2026

Acupuncture is incredibly suited to women's health issues. Whether it's period pains, hot flushes, PCOS or emotional wellbeing, acupuncture offers anything between a reduction in severity or inflammation or in some cases, a complete cessation of symptoms.

Women often present with more than one issue, which makes perfect sense in Chinese medicine. But we're not chasing symptoms, we'te looking for the root cause.

Read about Kaylee's experience here too.

https://peachyacupuncture.com/2017/04/03/acupuncture-for-women/

04/07/2026

This is what Chinese medicine has always maintained. Ice helps in the short term but extends the problem.

In a recent study, mice that received ice had less pain and inflammation than those that did not in the short term. However, the mice that received ice treatment three times a day for 30 minutes each took 40 days to fully recover. Those that received it just once for 60 minutes a day averaged 25 days. Those that received no ice at all recovered in roughly nine to 20 days!

01/07/2026

Do you think you're intolerant to certain foods, like gluten or dairy? Experience bloating, discomfort, acid reflux, loose stools or constipation? Avoid foods you'd actually like to eat?

Have you been told you have IBS? Taking antacids to control symptoms?

What that does is simply extend the problem by dealing with the symptoms but not the root cause.

The fact is that your gut isn't operating efficiently. It isn't processing your food properly.

Acupuncture works by helping the gut to work as it should. Once that happens you can pretty much eat whatever you like. 😊

Just ask my patients...

To book whatsapp Rita on 07961346822.

12/06/2026

You may think acupuncture is just for back pain… but acupuncturists treat so much more. Yes, we’re good with musculoskeletal pain and migraines, but we’re also great with digestive issues like IBS and Crohn’s, emotional health like stress and anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue and generally feeling rubbish. The list really does go on!

Often, people come for help with a combination of issues. And this is where acupuncture shines.

Rita has run the Peachy clinic in Crouch end for 14 years, with expertise and empathy.

Give her a call on 07961346822 to see if acupuncture can help you 😊