Acupuncture Blog
Endometriosis Awareness Month – You Are Not Alone
Endometriosis month is about raising awareness, but also about offering support, understanding, treatment and hope. Jill Glover explains how Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine can help Jill Glover Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine If you’ve ever...
All Good Wishes for Christmas & New Year from all at Alma Vale Centre
Alma Vale Centre Opening Hours, Herb Orders & Appointments During Festive Season. Still time to buy that special gift of wellbeing with an AVC Gift Voucher, and treat yourself with our special offers.
Suffering with PMS or PMDD? Acupuncture can help with both
Many women suffer from pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). If your symptoms are severe you could be suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Acupuncture can help with both, as Claire Thorne explains Claire Thorne – Acupuncture Available Mondays 11.00am...
Facial Acupuncture For Youthful Skin Naturally – Special Offer
6 Treatments for Price of 5 with our acupuncturist Claire Thorne – saving £60! Facial acupuncture is an increasingly popular alternative to chemical treatments such as Botox and injectables for achieving youthful, radiant skin. Until 30th September 2025, Claire Thorne...
Winter – Season of the Water Element
In Chinese Medicine, Winter is governed by the Water Element – Acupuncturist Julie Kelham explains what this means for our health and wellbeing
Acupuncture for Women’s Health and Fertility
Why can acupuncture be so important for women's health and for male and female fertility? Find out from this insightful interview with Clinic Director Jill Glover As Alma Vale Centre celebrates its 21st Anniversary, it is a perfect time to find out from our...
Online Consultation
Zoom consultations We offer live Zoom consultations before your first acupuncture treatment and for clients requiring Chinese herbal treatment. Your practitioner may contact you before your first acupuncture treatment, gathering pertinent details to enable a diagnosis...
Acupuncture for Pain Management
Pain can strike in many ways, and can have a huge impact on our lives. Acupuncture can help you manage pain, as Acupuncturist Kristy Perry explains Pain management has been a large part of my practice over the years. Clients have come to me with a variety of...
Acupuncture for Treating Teenage Anxiety
Adolescence can be a challenging time – acupuncture can help teenagers through this, including with depression and anxiety. Acupuncturist Tiffany Black explains how In my acupuncture practice, I am privileged to hear many people’s life stories and what often...
Autumn – The Season of the Metal Element
Energy from the metal element can help boost our immune system, allow us to prepare for the winter ahead, and give us strength to deal with grief through these challenging times – as Acupuncturist Julie Kelham explains At the core of Chinese Medicine is the...
Summer – Season of Fire Element
In Chinese Medicine, Summer is the season of the Fire element – a time for expanding and growing. As we adapt to new circumstances with the easing of lockdown, now can be a great time for some acupuncture, as Julie Kelham explains Fire element At the...
Pregancy and Pre-Birth Consultations
For treatment and support during your pregnancy and pre-birth, our acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists are here to help, as Jill Glover explains Pregnancy Consultation & Coaching Dietary and Herbal advice to support your’s and your baby’s health in...