Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient, safe system of healing


Practiced in the Far East for thousands of years it has been refined, through centuries of experience, into the model that is practiced today.

It has recently become more recognised in the West, and has been used traditionally in China to treat the whole range of health issues from fertility, pregnancy and children´s illnesses, to back pain, allergies and depression. Acupuncture was also used for its cosmetic benefits.

What does Acupuncture feel like?
Acupuncture needles are very fine and feel nothing like an injection. Patients have described the feeling as being like a numbness or tingling sensation, and sometimes limbs can feel heavy. Most people find treatment very relaxing and often fall asleep. 

What Happens when I Book an Appointment?
During the first appointment a full consultation will be taken, and you will be asked questions about your main complaint, as well as questions about your past medical history, lifestyle, diet and emotions. You will also be asked to show your tongue and your pulse will be taken. All this information will help our acupuncturists to make a full diagnosis and give you an individually tailored treatment

How many treatments will I need?
You will be able to discuss this in more detail after the first consultation, but usually you have 3 treatments and then review it. If you are in pain it is quite easy to see if it is working for you. For something like fertility it takes longer to see a result and initially you will notice things like better sleep, digestion or a more regular cycle. If you have a chronic condition it may take longer to treat. Acupuncture can be combined with Tui Na massage, which is a form of massage that is based on the same principles as acupuncture. It can also be used alongside herbs, cupping and gua sha.

“I had an acupuncture session with Tara last month, I found Tara so knowledgeable about the symptoms I was experiencing and I really feel that the treatment helped my morning sickness as I didnt feel sick for almost a week afterwards, it was really powerful for me! Thank you so much Tara, I would highly recommend. 💛🙏”
— Daisy

PRACTITIONERS

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TARA RIVERO ZEA
TARA RIVERO ZEA

Book with Tara

Tara Rivero Zea is an experienced acupuncturist who is passionate about women’s health. Her practice specializes in fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care.

She began her training in Acupuncture in 2007 and then went on to train in Tui Na which is a Chinese Massage technique. Today Tara often combines acupuncture and massage together to get the best results in treatments.

Her love for all things related to pregnancy, birth and children led her to train as a doula and she completed her training with Nurturing Birth in May 2013.

Tara is also the mother of four young children and used acupuncture throughout her own pregnancies and deliveries. She became interested in treating children with Chinese Medicine whilst nursing her own through a variety of childhood ailments.

Tara then trained with Placenta Remedies Network to become a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After her third and fourth baby she encapsulated her own placenta, and after feeling the benefits first hand she now offers this service across North and East London and Essex Borders.

Feel free to contact Tara directly to see how acupuncture and massage can help you.

Her pricing reflects the different communities in the area, with a private acupuncture and a multibed clinic for differing budgets.

e: tarariverozea@googlemail.com w: http://www.acupunctureatyourdoor.co.uk/ insta: tarariverozea

Linda Cremin
Linda Cremin

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Linda Cremin, LicAc, MBAcC, DipTuiNa

Linda studied Eastern Medicine and Acupuncture at The London City College of Chinese Medicine and is a member of the Association of Acupuncture clinicians (AAC). She continued her study in the ancient practice of Tui Na Chinese Medical massage with Sarah Pritchard -the foremost Tui Na teacher in Europe. Acupuncture and Tui Na is one of the oldest systems of natural energetic Healing.

Linda believes if we can restore the balance of Qi -the bodies vital life force or energy than we can help restore blockages and imbalances that can cause symptoms such as pain and disease. Linda is especially interested in working with women and is amazed at how Acupuncture has such a strong emphasis on women’s health at its roots. Linda has experienced the power of acupuncture with her own pregnancies of her three daughters and continues to see its benefits in their lives.

Linda regularly holds women’s circles and teaches belly dance classes which not only promotes positive embodiment and wellbeing, but also can help fertility and women’s health.

Linda believes in treating the whole person -both emotionally and physically- with a strong emphasis for improving and restoring the body’s true healing power. She specialises in Auricular (ear) Acupuncture for addiction and trauma -and has over 20 years experience of working in mental health.


Linda accepts that everything in our Universe is energy vibration at specific frequencies and integrates this work within her treatment. As a Reiki Master, Crystal Healing Therapist and Sound Healer, she has special interest in working with Himalayan sound bowls, tuning forks and shamanic drums to help bring us back to nature, through kindness compassion and love.

e: linda.cremin@yahoo.co.uk
t: 07846828536
Insta: Lindacremin
w: https://www.lindacremin.com/

Juliette Atkinson
Juliette Atkinson

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Focusing on women’s health, Juliette ( (LicAc, MBAcC) has completed further training in treating women with acupuncture during pregnancy, and has experience supporting women with acupuncture during their IVF journey.

Her philosophy is to stimulate the body’s own healing process using Traditional Chinese Medicine theory together with Western Medicine, bringing balance to the body and mind.

e: contact@jaacupuncture.co.uk w: https://www.jaacupuncture.co.uk insta: https://www.instagram.com/ja.acupuncture

Annette Malone
Annette Malone

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LicAc MBAcC

Annette is a Traditional Chinese Medicine trained acupuncturist and a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council, members of which are trained and work to the highest possible standard.

She has always had an interest in health and well-being and after many years working in an industry which no longer fuelled her passion, she decided a change was needed. It was after a short illness which left her dealing with many side effects that she discovered acupuncture. Annette found herself in awe at how gentle yet effective the treatments could be.

Shortly after she decided to enrol at the esteemed City College of Acupuncture where she studied full time for 3 years gaining her Licentiate in Acupuncture. Here she learned much about anatomy, traditional Chinese medicine, conventional medicine and bringing the body back to a place of balance through acupuncture, diet and lifestyle.

Annette is passionate about seeing the person as one moving piece, incorporating the body, mind and spirit and believes that when these things are in balance, we’re giving ourselves the very best opportunity at living a good, healthy and pain free life. Areas of interest include mental health support, stress management, musculoskeletal problems, pain management, migraine, digestive issues and supporting peri/menopausal symptoms. 

e: annettemalone@hotmail.com
Insta: annettemalone_acupuncture

Linlin
Linlin

Book with Linlin

Linlin is from Northeast China. She is a qualified Acupuncturist in the U.K. under CAHMA. She specialises in being a Massage Physician, and practices Cupping, Scraping and Reflexology.

Linlin can deliver a whole host of treatments, including: Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture, deep tissue massage, relaxing massage, scraping (gua-sha), cupping, lymphatic drainage massage and reflexology. In 2024, she successfully completed a clinical training program in acupuncture in China at Nanjing Hospital. Since arriving in the U.K. in 2007, she has continuously worked at Shujun Healthcare, one of London's top Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics. Whilst working at the clinic, she has been able to further develop her skills to particular high standards.

Linlin is married to a Dutch man who she met during her Traditional Chinese Medicine studies. They have three children, all born and at school in Hackney. In her free time Linlin likes to bake cupcakes with her daughters and spend time with her husband and children in nature.

e: naturalhealinglondon@gmail.com
t: 07546 853275
w: naturalhealing.london

PRICEs

Acupuncture 1st appointment - Consultation and Treatment
£91 for 1 hr 15 minutes (for more complicated cases)
£81 for 1 hour

Acupuncture Follow-up
£76 for 45 mins
£81 for 1 hour

Low Cost Acupuncture Clinic with Tara
£46 for 45 mins (*see below)

Acupuncture and Massage together
£86 for 1 hour
£101 for 1.5 hours

Low cost Acupuncture

*Tara offers low cost acupuncture Monday morning. This is cheaper because she runs the 2 rooms together. If you want to access the low cost sessions you need to come for a standard 1 hour appointment and consultation first. Then you can come to the low cost sessions which are on Mondays between 10am-1:30pm (last appointment 12.45pm) and cost £46 for a 45 min session. These are great for fertility and for pre-birth acupuncture or for anyone else who needs regular treatment. You can’t book online for these sessions, please book a regular acupuncture treatment with Tara and then discuss it with her.