Acupuncture Hellesdon & Mulbarton
Norwich, Norfolk
Description
Stephen graduated from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture in 1995, and is a Member of the British Acupuncture Council and an Associated Practitioner of the Arthritic Association
He works 3 days a week from the Two Hearts Acupuncture Clinic - a bright and welcoming new purpose-built clinic alongside his home in Hellesdon. He welcomes old clients here who may have seen him during his time working at Hellesdon Medical Practice on Reepham Road, from 1997 to 2014. He also works 1 day a week in The Humbleyard Centre for Complementary Therapies - a clinic run by the local doctors surgery in Mulbarton.
Both clinics have good disabled access, and friendly receptionists (see our Clinics page for more information, and details of how to find us).
Stephen is always happy to take a call on 01603 485096 or 07515 401420 if you have any queries or concerns you wish to discuss. You are very welcome to email or text him too.
Stephen aims to make your treatment as professional, painless and caring as possible, because this is how he would like to be treated. He is aware of people’s fears about needles but, as he frequently tells clients:
“I use a very fine, high quality, expensive South Korean needle, that’s specially designed to be patient friendly. They are inserted via a hollow plastic tube, and are literally flicked through the top layer of skin. This is where the pain cells are most concentrated, and by using this method any discomfort is kept to a minimum, generally being felt as just a slight prick, if at all. Cheaper needles tend to be thicker and in my experience cause discomfort to the client.”
"In addition, there are specific techniques in western medical and Chinese TCM acupuncture practice that call for the needles to be strongly manipulated after insertion. I do not use these methods as they may cause discomfort to the recipient. My aim is always to be as gentle as possible, for example Mrs S from Sprowston said "I have found Stephen's acupuncture to be virtually painless" ."
However, for more sensitive clients, or if they simply prefer, Stephen can also substitute the acupuncture needles for tiny magnets to energise the acupuncture points equally as well. They are manufactured with a small plaster backing, and can easily be stuck on the skin, and removed as easily afterwards.
