Peachy Acupuncture

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 😊

05/06/2026

A reminder for all those people who imagine acupuncture needles are HUGE like hyperdermic syringes! They're actually closer in thickness to a strand of your hair.

But there's power in those needles to heal. 🧡

29/05/2026

Pain, whether physical or emotional, has a remarkable ability to amplify itself, creating a cycle that can be both overwhelming and consuming. This magnification occurs through several interconnected mechanisms:

Sensory Amplification: When the body experiences pain, the brain’s pain-processing centres become more sensitive. This heightened sensitivity means that even minor stimuli can be perceived as intensely painful, leading to a disproportionate response to everyday sensations. For instance, a gentle touch might feel excruciating to someone in chronic pain due to this sensory amplification. I see this all the time in my clinic.

Emotional Amplification: Pain often carries an emotional burden, such as frustration, anxiety, or depression. These emotions can intensify the perception of pain, creating a feedback loop where emotional distress heightens physical discomfort, and physical pain exacerbates emotional turmoil. This interplay can make the experience of pain feel more intense and enduring. This is, understandably, very common.

Cognitive Amplification: Our thoughts and beliefs about pain can influence its intensity. Focusing on the pain, anticipating its worsening, or fearing its persistence can all contribute to an increased perception of pain. This cognitive aspect underscores the importance of mental and emotional well-being in managing and mitigating the experience of pain.

Acupuncture can have a powerful impact on pain, how we perceive, experience and emotionally confront it. Chinese medicine provides a toolkit to help break the cycle of amplification, leading to more effective relief and improved quality of life. It is both complementary and alternative.

If you are living in a cycle of pain whether musculoskeletal, neurological or physiological, then whatsapp Rita on 07961346822.

22/05/2026

I have availability at my gorgeous casa vacanza near Orvieto, Umbria. Sleeps 4. Stunning views, sole use of garden, shared pool, sleeps 4. Minimum 5 day stay.

Stylish Umbrian flat garden pool, views nr Orvieto

08/05/2026

There are times when we just feel low. Out of sorts. Tired all the time and feeling flat.

It doesn't seem to relate to a particular problem but you find yourself craving sweet things or not feeling hungry at all. Worst of all, you wake up at 4 in the morning and can't get back to sleep because you're ruminating about something that happened at work that day... You may be snappy and short tempered. Feel bloated and uncomfortable.

Sound familiar? You don't feel your doctor can really help and you don't want to start taking tablets. You feel stuck.

Although your symptoms may feel disparate, they will often make sense from a Chinese medicine perspective.

Acupuncture can really help balance you out. It works to deal with the root cause and not simply your symptoms. Increasing energy levels, calming the mind, regulating the gut, and supporting positive mental health.

Acupuncture is very relaxing and patients often start to feel better relatively quickly.

Niggles like this can turn into more chronic conditions if not addressed. But there's no need to live with that discomfort....

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to book.

09/04/2026

It's running season. 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon. And I've seen many patients who'll travel to New York or Paris to run.

Training can be grueling. Even if you follow all the advice, you can still suffer from injuries. One of the most common is runners knee, an overuse injury.

Runners knee is due to improper tracking of the patella and/or poor technique, weak thigh muscles or training errors. It can happen to the most experienced runner.

It's characterized by dull aching pain around or behind the kneecap. Sometimes felt during the run or directly after, and which can become chronic if left untreated.

You can't 'run through it'. Rest, rehab and stretching is essential. Electro-acupuncture works incredibly well in reducing psin and inflammation and improving outcomes.

See a practitioner as soon as you feel a twinge and for maintenance if you're a regular runner. Your body will thank you for it.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to book.