AP Acupuncture

30/04/2026

Last May I watched the Leeds marathon runners come past our house, at that moment I decided I was going to enter in 2026. I started training aided by the NHS couch to 5k. A minute of running seemed to last an age , 5k took me a week to recover, but I kept going and a couple of weekends ago I managed 21 miles. It's been a hard slog but on May 10th I will be standing on the start line, ready or not. I have to say I'm somewhat terrified but determined to finish. If you could donate it would be amazing, the more money raised must at some point contribute to finding a cure for this horrible disease or something that can significantly slow it's progress. Thanks in advance, wish me luck. I'll post a pic of my medal when I get it.

29/01/2026

All finished. Amazing to be part of a massive fund raising effort for this most destructive of diseases. Onwards now to the Rob Burrow marathon to try and raise even more money to help. Thank you to everyone who donated.

24/12/2025

That's a wrap as they say. Thank you everyone who has been to see me in clinic this year. It's a privilege to be able to help you all. Wishing you all a peaceful and happy Christmas. See you all in 2026. Back in clinic on 7th January.

06/01/2025

A novel use for my acupuncture needles. My son made it for a Christmas present. It's a tool to distribute coffee in a hopper before using in my coffee machine. Works a treat.

20/12/2024

It's my last day in clinic, back on 6th January, but online booking is still available. I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful Christmas. See you in 2025.

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18/10/2024

It's World Menopause Day today. So I thought I'd post a picture of a woman who has experienced menopause first hand, me! I'm embarrassed to say that before it hit me I thought it would just be some hot flushes. How wrong could I be. There were hot flushes but I wasn't ready for anxiety, crippling self doubt (not great when you're doing an acupuncture degree), emotions all over the place, rubbish sleep, brain fog, no energy, the appearance of tummy rolls, painful feet ... The list goes on. The positive from my experience is that I understand what you might be going through, so if you are suffering as you negotiate the menopause maybe acupuncture could help.

30/03/2024

Worth a read if you want to know more about acupuncture.

Acupuncture is made up of different styles. Traditionally-based systems of acupuncture, western medical acupuncture, and microsystems. Find out more here.

25/09/2023

Worth a look if you suffer from migraines.

The research indicates that acupuncture is an effective treatment option for those who suffer from headaches.

28/07/2023

Always good to see evidence to support the use of acupuncture. Thanks to fellow practitioner Anthony Hinds for highlighting this article.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/24/does-acupuncture-work-chronic-pain/?fbclid=IwAR1PXF7ewep0JH1MlkyKrEij_3dHVsHS3CBCM0NoaR4yJUVpjwsQq7bDceM

The evidence behind acupuncture for treating certain conditions such as headaches and back pain is convincing.

31/03/2023

Want to know the science behind the effects of acupuncture? Check out this short video by fellow acupuncturist Irina Szmelskyj.

How does acupuncture work? Watch a 3-minute video explaining how acupuncture works from a scientific perspective. For a full-length article, visit: https://c...