Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views health as the harmonious flow of energy, known as Qi, throughout the body. When this flow is balanced, we feel resilient, calm, and well. When it becomes disrupted or depleted, symptoms such as pain, tension, fatigue, sleep disturbances, or emotional stress may arise.

Acupuncture is a gentle, natural therapy that supports the body’s innate ability to heal and rebalance. Working holistically, it addresses both physical and emotional wellbeing, helping you feel calmer, more grounded, and deeply relaxed.

Using very fine, sterile needles, acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body that communicate with the nervous system. This encourages relaxation, improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and supports the release of the body’s own natural pain-relieving and calming chemicals.

Your First Appointment

Our in-house acupuncturist Rebecca starts your first session with a thoughtful and thorough consultation. This allows space to explore your health and wellbeing in depth, including traditional pulse and tongue assessment, as well as a detailed discussion of your medical history, lifestyle, and any current concerns. From this, Rebecca creates a personalized acupuncture treatment tailored to your individual needs.

Following your consultation, you’ll rest comfortably on our heated treatment table as your acupuncture session takes place in a calm, nurturing setting. At the end of the session, Rebecca will offer tailored aftercare advice, lifestyle guidance, and a clear treatment plan to support your ongoing wellbeing. Initial consultations and treatments typically last around 90 minutes.

Follow-Up Appointments

Follow-up appointments with Rebecca last approximately 60 minutes and begin with a brief consultation to review your progress, discuss any changes in your symptoms, and adjust your treatment plan as needed. This is followed by a fully personalised acupuncture treatment, tailored to support your ongoing health and wellbeing. Where appropriate, complementary therapies such as cupping, gua sha, or electro-acupuncture may be gently incorporated to enhance the effectiveness of your treatment and further support your path to improved health and overall wellbeing.

Acupuncture taster Treatment

This gentle introductory treatment offers a calm and welcoming way to experience acupuncture within the soothing surroundings of Chakra Therapy Rooms York. Drawing on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a small number of thoughtfully chosen acupuncture points are used to support the natural flow of Qi, encouraging relaxation, balance, and ease.

Shorter in length and thoughtfully paced, this session is ideal for those new to acupuncture or simply seeking a restorative pause. The session is designed to support a sense of calm and overall wellbeing, leaving you feeling centred and nurtured.

Personalised Acupuncture & Reiki Therapy

This bespoke treatment blends acupuncture, guided by Traditional Chinese Medicine, with Reiki, a gentle Japanese energy therapy, offering a personalized approach to support physical and emotional wellbeing.

Following a personalized consultation, acupuncture is used to support the smooth flow of Qi through the meridian system, helping to regulate the nervous system, ease tension, and encourage the body’s natural healing response. Reiki is then applied to promote deep relaxation and restore energetic balance, supporting the chakra system and overall wellbeing.

Offered within the peaceful setting of Chakra Therapy Rooms York, this integrative treatment is designed to be both grounding and restorative. It supports physical, emotional, and energetic harmony and is suitable for those seeking a calm, holistic approach to wellbeing alongside conventional healthcare.