Acupuncture is an ancient and proven system of natural healing, offering a holistic approach to treatment. It works by stimulating our own healing responses, with a valuable, broader effect of improving energy levels and enhancing body, mind and spirit as a whole. Read more...
Treatment & Fees
- Initial consultation & treatments
- Therapy techniques
- What do the needles feel like?
- Is acupuncture safe?
- Fees & Packages
Initial consultation & first treatment
Your first visit will last for 1 ½ hours.
Vida will have an informal discussion with you to gather various information through questioning and physical analysis:
- Questioning – on areas such as your past and present health, lifestyle, systems (e.g. sleep, digestion), medical and family history.
- Physical analysis – includes taking your pulse on both wrists, observing your tongue, feeling the temperature of your skin.
Obtaining this detail enables Vida to make a thorough diagnosis and develop your own personal treatment plan.
Following any questions you wish to ask, the session will be finished with a treatment.
Follow up treatments
Subsequent treatments last 45 minutes / 1 hour
How many sessions will I need?
Generally you will come weekly to begin with and as you improve, less frequently. Speed of improvement varies more according to the individual than to the nature of the complaint.
Treatment is the process of re-establishing your energy balance using the most appropriate technique for you. Energy flow is stimulated along the meridians (pathways of energy that run through the body) via one or more of these therapy techniques:
- Insertion of very fine, pre-sterilised, disposable, stainless steel needles into acupuncture points through the skin. There can be as few as 2 to 4. The needles are either retained for approximately 20 minutes or removed instantly.
- Applying warmth of a dried plant called moxa, on or near the skin
- Applying glass cups to the skin, where local suction is created
- Chinese massage call Tuina
- Gua sha, an instrument assisted technique of press-stroking a lubricated area of the skin
The needles are extremely fine. When inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or a dull ache. It’s rarely described as painful and lasts only 1 or 2 seconds.
Vida is a member of the British Acupuncture Council – the UK’s largest professional, self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture – and following their codes of safe practice is adhered to as a matter of course.
The results of two independent surveys published in the British Medical Journal in 2011 (MacPherson et al, White et al, both BMJ September 2001) concluded that the risk of serious adverse reactions is less than 1 in 10,000. As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC), Vida adheres to their stringent codes of safe practice as a matter of course.
The needles are single-use, sterile and are safely disposed of after use.
On occasion, responses to treatment include tiredness or mild dizziness, and very rarely minor bruising, however all such reactions are short-lived.
A 15 minute consultation is offered at no cost.
- Initial consultation with treatment: £65
- Subsequent treatments: £45 each
VW Refer a Friend
If you’re an existing patient who refers a friend:
- Your friend receives £5 off their initial consultation (with treatment): £60 (value £65)
- Once your friend has had their initial consultation, you will receive £5 off your next treatment: £40 (value £45)
Cancellation policy : If you are unable to keep an appointment, please let Vida know at least 24 hours in advance or the full fee will be charged if the session is not re-booked to another patient.
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About Vida
Testimonials
I have anxiety, poor sleep, low libido, anger, constant tiredness and general aches / pains. I arrived at my first appointment stressed and anxious, Vida was instantly very calming, understanding and set about my issues one by one. I immediately felt more relaxed and calm due to Vida’s calming influence which continued after each visit. Acupuncture helped with my anger and anxiety massively, my general aches, energy levels, libido, all thanks to Vida’s soothing influence and know how.
Mr S – Insomnia, anxiety, low libido, stress, tiredness
After a prolonged period of severe stress, I was left looking and feeling run down, sleeping poorly and had gut issues. I approached Vida to see if she could improve my energy levels and general sense of wellbeing and she did a brilliant job. She is a very sympathetic listener and very much adopts a holistic approach, based on the individual, in order to determine the appropriate course of treatment. As a result, I look and feel better, have much greater energy and feel at ease with my situation. I could not recommend Vida more highly.
Mr R – Stress, low energy levels, infrequent bowel movements
I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and with a history of blood clots to boot I was told that not only would I ever be able to have children naturally and even with IVF I would struggle. My partner and I decided we wanted to start trying for a family; I turned to Vida for help.
Vida has been amazing on our journey together, not only did she help to briefly improve my PCOS symptoms; she helped us conceive our beautiful baby girl within a matter of months after my first appointment! Throughout my pregnancy she was there for the tears, the excitement, the nausea and swollen feet, supporting me mentally, physiologically and ensuring the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy was as easy and stress free as it could possibly be.
I cannot recommend Vida enough, or thank her enough for what she’s done for us. Thank you Vida, this beautiful face is here because of you…
Miss K – PCOS & Infertility
As someone who has had therapy for needle phobia, it goes without saying that I was nervous to try acupuncture. There was no need for me to have worried at all – Vida made me feel completely at ease. I don’t think it is a coincidence that some major changes in my life have come about since I have been treated by Vida. I feel less anxious and more able to cope as well as having improvements to physical aches and pains. The hour with Vida is something I always look forward to and I would recommend her to anyone!
Mrs S – Anxiety
I was 38 weeks pregnant and there were concerns over my daughter’s growth so the doctors wanted to medically induce despite all traces showing her to be happy and healthy. I wasn’t keen and went to Vida for help. Vida has a calm and relaxing manner which was very comforting in my circumstances, she was very thorough and insisted I receive clearance from my midwife before she would proceed.
I found the treatments to be relaxing as well as effective and feel they helped to prepare me well. Although my labour didn’t begin spontaneously I only needed my waters breaking and then I was able to labour quickly and safely without any intervention or medication – just as I had hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vida.
Mrs G – Labour Induction
Vida treated me over 5 weeks for both some physical symptoms I was having and some more holistic reasons. I found myself feeling so much better after the treatments, both physically and emotionally. Vida has a calm and healing way about her and I would highly recommend her for both any physical ailments but also for a general sense of well-being and rebalancing.
Mrs H – Stress & Joint Aches
Contact Vida
For enquiries and bookings, please contact Vida using the options below:
E: acupuncture@vidawoods.com M: 07341 98 15 46
Vida is working at:
Warsash Therapy Rooms
29 Shore Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9FS
(free parking available a few minutes walk away)
HealthSpace
The Square, Bishops Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AF
(car park a minute walk away with 1 hr free or 2 hrs for 60p)
Acupuncture is an ancient and proven system of natural healing, offering a holistic approach to treatment. It works by stimulating our own healing responses, with a valuable, broader effect of improving energy levels and enhancing body, mind and spirit as a whole. Read more...
Treatment & Fees
Initial consultation & first treatment
Your first visit will last for 1 ½ hours.
Vida will have an informal discussion with you to gather various information through questioning and physical analysis:
- Questioning – on areas such as your past and present health, lifestyle, systems (e.g. sleep, digestion), medical and family history.
- Physical analysis – includes taking your pulse on both wrists, observing your tongue, feeling the temperature of your skin.
Obtaining this detail enables Vida to make a thorough diagnosis and develop your own personal treatment plan.
Following any questions you wish to ask, the session will be finished with a treatment.
Follow up treatments
Subsequent treatments last 45 minutes / 1 hour
How many sessions will I need?
Generally you will come weekly to begin with and as you improve, less frequently. Speed of improvement varies more according to the individual than to the nature of the complaint.
Therapy technique
Treatment is the process of re-establishing your energy balance using the most appropriate technique for you. Energy flow is stimulated along the meridians (pathways of energy that run through the body) via one or more of these therapy techniques:
- Insertion of very fine, pre-sterilised, disposable, stainless steel needles into acupuncture points through the skin. There can be as few as 2 to 4. The needles are either retained for approximately 20 minutes or removed instantly.
- Applying warmth of a dried plant called moxa, on or near the skin
- Applying glass cups to the skin, where local suction is created
- Chinese massage call Tuina
- Gua sha, an instrument assisted technique of press-stroking a lubricated area of the skin
What do the needless like?
The needles are extremely fine. When inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or a dull ache. It’s rarely described as painful and lasts only 1 or 2 seconds.
Is acupuncture safe?
Vida is a member of the British Acupuncture Council – the UK’s largest professional, self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture – and following their codes of safe practice is adhered to as a matter of course.
The results of two independent surveys published in the British Medical Journal in 2011 (MacPherson et al, White et al, both BMJ September 2001) concluded that the risk of serious adverse reactions is less than 1 in 10,000. As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC), Vida adheres to their stringent codes of safe practice as a matter of course.
The needles are single-use, sterile and are safely disposed of after use.
On occasion, responses to treatment include tiredness or mild dizziness, and very rarely minor bruising, however all such reactions are short-lived.
Fees & Packages
A 15 minute consultation is offered at no cost.
- Initial consultation with treatment: £65
- Subsequent treatments: £45 each
VW Refer a Friend
If you’re an existing patient who refers a friend:
- Your friend receives £5 off their initial consultation (with treatment): £60 (value £65)
- Once your friend has had their initial consultation, you will receive £5 off your next treatment: £40 (value £45)
Cancellation policy : If you are unable to keep an appointment, please let Vida know at least 24 hours in advance or the full fee will be charged if the session is not re-booked to another patient.
Research & News
Anxious, stressed, fearful?
Acupuncture can be effective for anxiety, stress and helping you feel more balanced when the world feels as though it’s all on top of you ~ a natural, holistic treatment that works on the root of your symptoms on a Mind, Body & Spirit level…
Pregnant & in need of some TLC?
Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free, holistic treatment that can be effective for many pregnancy discomforts. These include nausea, fatigue, back or pelvic pain, emotional issues such as stress, anxiety or depression, indigestion and heartburn. Acupuncture is a fantastic pre-birth treatment to prepare your body &…
Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for migraines
Migraines & headaches can be debilitating ~ acupuncture can be effective in providing pain relief ~ reducing inflammation ~ aiding coping mechanisms to alleviate symptoms & help to prevent reoccurrence.
About Vida
Testimonials
I have anxiety, poor sleep, low libido, anger, constant tiredness and general aches / pains. I arrived at my first appointment stressed and anxious, Vida was instantly very calming, understanding and set about my issues one by one. I immediately felt more relaxed and calm due to Vida’s calming influence which continued after each visit. Acupuncture helped with my anger and anxiety massively, my general aches, energy levels, libido, all thanks to Vida’s soothing influence and know how.
Mr S – Insomnia, anxiety, low libido, stress, tiredness
After a prolonged period of severe stress, I was left looking and feeling run down, sleeping poorly and had gut issues. I approached Vida to see if she could improve my energy levels and general sense of wellbeing and she did a brilliant job. She is a very sympathetic listener and very much adopts a holistic approach, based on the individual, in order to determine the appropriate course of treatment. As a result, I look and feel better, have much greater energy and feel at ease with my situation. I could not recommend Vida more highly.
Mr R – Stress, low energy levels, infrequent bowel movements
I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and with a history of blood clots to boot I was told that not only would I ever be able to have children naturally and even with IVF I would struggle. My partner and I decided we wanted to start trying for a family; I turned to Vida for help.
Vida has been amazing on our journey together, not only did she help to briefly improve my PCOS symptoms; she helped us conceive our beautiful baby girl within a matter of months after my first appointment! Throughout my pregnancy she was there for the tears, the excitement, the nausea and swollen feet, supporting me mentally, physiologically and ensuring the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy was as easy and stress free as it could possibly be.
I cannot recommend Vida enough, or thank her enough for what she’s done for us. Thank you Vida, this beautiful face is here because of you…
Miss K – PCOS & Infertility
As someone who has had therapy for needle phobia, it goes without saying that I was nervous to try acupuncture. There was no need for me to have worried at all – Vida made me feel completely at ease. I don’t think it is a coincidence that some major changes in my life have come about since I have been treated by Vida. I feel less anxious and more able to cope as well as having improvements to physical aches and pains. The hour with Vida is something I always look forward to and I would recommend her to anyone!
Mrs S – Anxiety
I was 38 weeks pregnant and there were concerns over my daughter’s growth so the doctors wanted to medically induce despite all traces showing her to be happy and healthy. I wasn’t keen and went to Vida for help. Vida has a calm and relaxing manner which was very comforting in my circumstances, she was very thorough and insisted I receive clearance from my midwife before she would proceed.
I found the treatments to be relaxing as well as effective and feel they helped to prepare me well. Although my labour didn’t begin spontaneously I only needed my waters breaking and then I was able to labour quickly and safely without any intervention or medication – just as I had hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vida.
Mrs G – Labour Induction
Vida treated me over 5 weeks for both some physical symptoms I was having and some more holistic reasons. I found myself feeling so much better after the treatments, both physically and emotionally. Vida has a calm and healing way about her and I would highly recommend her for both any physical ailments but also for a general sense of well-being and rebalancing.
Mrs H – Stress & Joint Aches
Contact Vida
For enquiries and bookings, please contact Vida using the options below:
E: acupuncture@vidawoods.com
M: 07341 98 15 46
Vida is working at:
Warsash Therapy Rooms
29 Shore Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9FS
(free parking available a few minutes walk away)
HealthSpace
The Square, Bishops Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AF
(car park a minute walk away with 1 hr free or 2 hrs for 60p)