Why choose acupuncture?

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.

Acupuncture enhances your general wellbeing by focusing treatment on you as an individual, with the emphasis on the root of your condition. Increased vitality, greater enjoyment of life and feeling better in themselves are just some of the other benefits of which patients frequently comment.

Acupuncture is evidence based and there are multiple sites by which you can review the efficacy of treatment for varying health complaints:

British Acupuncture Council

Cochrane

Evidence Based Acupuncture

World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) lists a multitude of conditions that acupuncture can treat effectively, having conducted controlled trials. These include:

Abdominal pain
Bronchial asthma
Cancer pain
Diabetes – non insulin dependent
Earache
Eye pain
Infertility
Facial spasm
Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Gouty arthritis
Insomnia
Labour pain
Lactation deficiency
Ménière’s disease (severe attacks of dizziness / ringing in ears)
Nose bleeds
Osteoarthritis
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome
Prostatis
Raynaud’s syndrome
Sore throat
Spine pain
Skin conditions – such as acne, eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, shingles
Stiff neck
Ulcerative colitis
Urinary infection & retention

TESTIMONIALS

Thoughts from some of my patients...

"From my very first session with Vida I felt a noticeable sense of calm & balance. Fertility can be such an emotional rollercoaster, it was a space where I could slow down, breathe & trust the process.

When I found out I was pregnant, the acupuncture was incredibly helpful for managing early pregnancy symptoms. Relief from nausea, fatigue, anxiety & it helped me feel more grounded.

What I appreciated most was how holistic the approach was — every session focused not just on physical and emotional wellbeing too. It felt like my body was being supported in the best possible way during such an important stage.

While everyone’s journey is different, acupuncture was a really positive part of mine. I’m so grateful for the support that Vida gave me through acupuncture during such a special chapter.

Mrs F, secondary infertility / pregnancy

"Vida has made a huge difference to my 13 year olds mental health and general well-being and I am so thankful we found her. When we first saw Vida my daughter was not in a great place, she was having frequent periods where she was incredibly low, sometimes angry and our once happy child was overwhelmed by stresses of day to day life.

Vida is the kindest of humans and treated my daughter with patience and respect. At each session she explained what she was going to do and checked whether that was ok. Within 2 or 3 sessions improvements were being seen and in contrast to my daughter not being open to more ‘traditional’ therapy, she really looked forward to seeing Vida.

3 months down the line and although we’ve reduced the frequency of the sessions the benefits continue and I can’t thank Vida enough."

From the mum of a 13 year old patient who was struggling with her mental health

"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’s treatments, support and advice were invaluable throughout my first pregnancy. I always felt at ease and “heard” throughout our consultations. I am so grateful for not only the holistic treatment she offered me during pregnancy, but for the kind and empathetic way in which it is was given. Thank you.."

Mrs B
Pregnancy

“We approached Vida for help with our daughter's Long Covid. The NHS doesn't do a lot until 12 weeks, but this is far too long in a child's development not to take action. There aren't many acupuncturists able to work with children, but Vida can - and she's great at it!

As well as *proper* rest, careful pacing and good mental health practices, acupuncture was a key part of her recovery. Our daughter can be quite anxious, but after the first session, she went very happily. Vida is lovely and makes children feel at ease.

We would whole-heartedly recommend Vida to anyone.”

Parent of 13 year old
Long Covid & fatigue

"Vida has been such a huge support to me on my fertility journey through IVF and throughout my subsequent pregnancy. Our consultations are invaluable as she has such empathy and offers wonderful advice and support which is always so helpful to me. The acupuncture is very relaxing and I think it's made a real impact on my IVF journey and pregnancy. I can't recommend Vida enough and I genuinely look forward to each of our sessions, knowing I will leave feeling relaxed, heard and supported."

Mrs W
Infertility, IVF & Pregnancy

"I have been taking my 18 month old son to see Vida for almost a year now and cannot recommend her enough. My son has complex medical needs and was struggling a lot when we first started our sessions at 8 months old. The difference between then and now is huge. I truly believe we have seen so many positive benefits as a results of Vida’s work and he absolutely loves seeing her each week, she makes us both so at ease, is extremely knowledgeable and informative and is overall a lovey, caring person. Vida came recommended to me and I am extremely thankful to have found her."

Mum of 18 month old
Complex medical needs

"Thank you so much Vida for today. It was great to find release from built up tension. Really appreciate the space you created and how comfortable I felt."

Miss C
Labour induction at 42 weeks.

I’ve been seeing Vida on and off for years. After my baby girl was born last year, she suffered very badly with reflux & I was at my wits end. Even with Gaviscon, she wasn’t improving. I was very unsure of taking my little girl to see Vida because she was so tiny – 10 weeks old & less than 8llbs – but I didn’t need to wrry. Vida’s sense of calm washed over her as soon as she met her, some sessions she slepts all the way through! Week after week her reflux improved. She was always a happy baby but you could see her calming & the discomfort leaving her. Thank you Vida for helping my little girl.

Mum of baby with reflux

Vida has supported me throughout 2 rounds of IVF and pregnancy and it has been so helpful both physically and emotionally. I would highly recommend Vida’s treatment to anyone suffering with infertility, going through treatment or pregnancy. I believe it has really helped with both of my pregnancies and Vida’s support has been invaluable.

Mrs W – IVF & pregnancy