Appointments
I work across two clinics in Derbyshire & Staffordshire and information for both clinics can be found below:
The Bridge Centre - Mickleover
Mondays 10am – 8pm
Initial Consultation
2 hours – Full Lifestyle and medical information taken, diagnostic tests and first treatment £75
Follow-up appointments – roughly 1 hour - £53
185 Ladybank Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0QL
Tel: 01332 521270
There is free parking directly outside the Bridge Centre
The Marjorie Centre - Uttoxeter
Wednesdays from 9am - 8pm
Thursdays from 9am - 3pm
Initial Consultation
2 hours – Full Lifestyle and medical information taken, diagnostic tests and first treatment £65
Follow-up appointments – roughly 1 hour - £50
15 Market Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8JA
Tel: 01889 567999
The Trinity Road carpark is a two minute walk from the Marjorie Centre
Fees and Cancellation Policy
My fees are listed above for each clinic. I do ask patients to give as much notice as possible, should they need to cancel or rearrange an appointment, as cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged up to the full rate.
What to expect when you come for a treatment
Your initial visit will take up to an hour and a half and consists of a personal and medical consultation covering your family history, lifestyle, systems functions (eg. sleep, appetite) and full details of your current complaint/s and any test or investigations that you have had. You will also have the opportunity to discuss in complete confidence any concerns or troubles you may currently be dealing with.
After your consultation I will carry out a number of short non-invasive physical diagnostic tests including blood pressure, temperature distribution and pulse taking. In most cases, aside from the most complex, this is then followed by your first treatment. Subsequent appointments take up to one hour, and include discussion of your progress and your treatment to date.
What does it feel like?
Many patients are concerned that acupuncture may be painful but as the needles are flexible and about as thick as two human hairs there is usually only a very slight sensation as it enters the skin. Sometimes patients also feel a dull ache on the acupuncture point but this also only lasts for a few seconds and is generally not considered to be uncomfortable. Many find acupuncture relaxing and feel very calm during and after a treatment; you may also feel a little tired or sleepy so if possible, try to arrange a relatively restful and quiet day, especially for your first treatment.
Is it safe?
Acupuncture is one of the safest medical treatments currently on offer in the UK, in fact in 2001 a number of studies concluded that the risk of serious adverse reaction to acupuncture is less than 1 in 10,000. Any minor side effects that do occur, such as dizziness or bruising around needle points, are infrequent, mild and self-correcting. To see more information regarding the safety of acupuncture please visit the British Acupuncture Council’s website