What are acupuncture needles made of?

What are acupuncture needles made of? Time for a deep dive into acupuncture needles and a very common question – what are acupuncture needles made of? The sterile, tiny needles used in acupuncture are considerably thinner than the hypodermic needles used to draw...

So – How DOES Acupuncture Work?

Ah! The biggest question we get asked. We’ve got two approaches. Firstly the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) explanation involving Qi flowing in meridians, originating thousands of years ago. This certainly has its place, even in today’s modern world. The beauty of...

Acupuncture and Shoulder Pain

Acupuncture and Shoulder Pain As one of the most mobile joints in the body, the shoulder is highly susceptible to injuries that can severely limit daily activities and quality of life.  In practice I find most shoulder pain in the under 50’s has been triggered...

Up to date list of insurers

April 2026 - An up to date list of insurers Kate is covered to work with. Please always check with your insurance company before commencing treatment as inclusion criteria can change. Feel free to email Kate for any further support. Aviva – Yes, with GP...

Tension Headaches

I can honestly say I’ve never seen so many people in the acupuncture clinic presenting with tension headaches as I have in 2019 – between 2-3 week throughout the year. It’s something I love working with, mainly because these headaches can cause so...