On my trip to Brighton, I randomly ended up with (what felt like) a pinched nerve in my middle…read moreback. It was causing a muscle spasm bad enough to make me scream about every 10 minutes. I can't even begin to explain how awful it was... and after about 24 hours of torture, I desperately searched for an acupuncturist. Since the only review for this place was written by someone who obviously knew nothing about acupuncture (WTF does chiropractic have to do with Chinese medicine?!) and didn't even use their services, I didn't let it deter me. Thank goodness for that! The woman running the place (I did not get her name) was very loud, and I wasn't positive she understood what I was trying to explain. It nearly caused me to leave, but I'm so, so glad I didn't. I have a lot of experience receiving acupuncture, and I know when someone knows what they're doing. And, to make a long story short, my pain was completely gone after that one session and ***has not returned***! It is a few weeks later now, and I have not had a single spasm! I cannot believe how effective this session was. She is a miracle worker! Even my very talented acupuncturist back home was impressed. If you have back pain especially, do not hesitate coming here. I would have paid triple what I did for this service. She is an amazing healer and comes with my highest recommendation.

After hearing how much it would eventually cost me to straighten out my back at Sundial, and…read morebecause I was still in the area and wanting resolve I heading out The Chinese Medicine Centre. They don't offer any actual Chiropractor work but the owner reeled off a list of other treatments that they seemed to think were all appropriate to my pains. I personally couldn't see how Acupuncture or Herbal Medicine would do any good. Seeing as though I was there though I did pick up some Green Tea, which medicinal values have calmed down even the most irate of my housemates at times

I have been a patient of Nicky's for over three years and am honestly astonished at the vast range…read moreof health problems she is able to confidently and effectively treat. I've seen other acupuncturists before and have always found it nice for general well-being (stress, sleep issues, stiffness in the body from too much computer work). Her electro-acupuncture treatment approach stands out. She is particularly good at investigating beyond the surface problem to working out the real cause so the patient can make changes in habits and they don't have to keep coming back for the same thing. The use of electrodes is quite pleasant and seems to speed recovery so you need fewer sessions. You also get good guidance on a healthy diet for your type according to Chinese medicine that helps to boost energy. Nicky has helped me overcome everything from heavy colds, sprained and puffy ankles, MS symptoms and even a veruca! All this has been very impressive but what has been truly life changing is that I have m had the confidence to give up medicines that were making me feel very ill and ironically contributed to the deterioration of how I walk. This confidence that acupuncture can support me far more effectively than pharmaceuticals has come gradually. My main regret is that I didn't realise this earlier in life. My fears of getting ill were causing me to take medicines that gave me a long list of unnecessary new health problems to deal with! Acupuncture is natural yet seems powerful and very preside in how it works. I'm no longer willing to put toxic chemicals into my body when the doctors dint really understand what is going on as the body does it's best to deal with them.

I have been suffering from persistent rhinitis for the past couple of years. Never had allergies in…read moremy life, yet this was affecting my day to day life, my mood and my sleep. I went to my GP about 18 months ago and was prescribed antihistamine pills and steroid nasal sprays. I even was referred to the hospital which I attended three times and the result was....keep taking what your GP has given you! Nothing was really working even if I was taking the highest dosage of antihistamine, using the nasal sprays and doing nasal douches religiously. The last straw was when about 3 months ago I went back to the GP who prescribed me a drug that is normally given to patients with very strong asthma and the pharmacist told me that she was surprised I had been prescribed such a strong medicine for rhinitis and she went one to mention a long list of very bad side effects! I refused to take this drug and decided I had to look for some other solution that was not western medicine as I was filling my body with chemicals that were doing absolutely nothing for my condition. That's when a colleague at work suggested acupuncture and Nicky. I have had three treatments and I can finally breathe!!! I can taste food again, I can sleep, my mood and energy levels have improved dramatically! Three treatments was all it took! I went back yesterday nonetheless and will keep going for follow up treatments or whenever needed but I am overwhelmed by the positive results in just over a month. I should have gone to see Nicky much earlier instead of taking all the medicines I was ingesting. I can't recommend acupuncture and Nicky enough. It truly works, it's not painful and Nicky is a fantastic and knowledgeable professional.

I went to see Rick for an acupuncture treatment in desperation, after 6 weeks of terrible nausea…read moreand vomiting in early pregnancy. I did not want to resort to prescription pills and had heard good things about the effects of acupuncture on morning sickness. It worked and I would highly recommend him to anyone else!

I haven't been for an acupuncture treatment since 12th March 2020BC (before covid) and like all of…read moreus, a LOT has gone on during the last 3 years. I'm a parent carer and I've been very busy looking after my disabled child and other children, and not taken very good care of myself. Determined to change this, I booked an appointment with Deborah and have just had a really nurturing treatment. I'm already feeling calmer and more 'together' and I know that this will grow over the coming days. I'm also looking forward to a great night's sleep (as long as my son got the memo!). If you need help to feel more energised, relaxed and 'joined up' then I would definitely recommend Anahata

I was a little apprehensive about my first experience of alternative medicine but I was soon put at…read moreease and quickly felt comfortable with the friends at Anahata. My mother suggested I try out this avenue after continual migraines persisted. I would have preferred a Shiatsu massage or even a hot stones massages but it was to be acupuncture. Being a pin cushion wasn't as painful as you would think and Jean was kind and caring with the treatment, which cost £25. She also said that any follow up session would be a further £15 each. It's a strange and interesting process shrouded in history, we'll see what comes of it.

After a hard week at work I decided to treat myself to a spa treatment at Mermaid Island. I was…read morelucky enough to find this place open on Sunday and was surprised to see that they are actually open daily from 10am to 8pm! I booked my appointment via Treatwell and chose the Pharmagel Intense Full Facial which included a shoulder and neck massage. As I walked in I was greeted by Antoinella who was friendly and sweet. My therapist was Leila who was very kind and made me feel relaxed immediately. She noticed the tension in my upper back and was generous enough to use hot stones which felt amazing! The facial was great, skin feels fresh and rejuvenated. They are courteous and welcoming here, offering refreshments regularly. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back!

I was looking for a waxing place near me, and I am so happy that I found mermaid island! The people…read morethat work there are so friendly, welcoming, and so professional! It was most definitely the best waxing experience I have ever had. I left a very happy and satisfied customer, would highly recommend!

Offering a range of Chinese medicaments and treatments Herbal Inn is arguably Western Road's…read moreforefront Chinese therapy centre. In plain view of all passing shoppers it's no surprise that Herbal Inn continues to do good business while other such places don't last half as long. Focussing its promotional material on traditional workaholic ailments, it would be the perfect place for someone with work-related back pain, stress, insomnia or depression. They also offer acupuncture and massage for those in need of loosening up.