Acupuncture in Honor Oak Park
Targeted support for pain, tension, stress and recovery.
If pain, tension or stress is affecting your everyday life, acupuncture offers a hands-on approach to help your body settle and recover.
Treatment focuses on understanding what’s contributing to your symptoms, easing areas of tension and supporting better movement and function.
What It Can Help With
Back and neck pain
Shoulder, hip and knee pain
Joint or muscular pain
Muscle tension and trigger points
Sciatica
Sports injuries and recovery
Shoulder or hip tightness
Desk-related tension
Stress-related physical tension
Generalised aches and stiffness
Tension headaches
Postural tension
Recovery support after injury
If pain, tension or stress is affecting your everyday life, acupuncture offers a hands-on approach to help your body settle and recover.
Treatment focuses on understanding what’s contributing to your symptoms, easing areas of tension and supporting better movement and function.
What It Can Help With
Back and neck pain
Shoulder, hip and knee pain
Joint or muscular pain
Muscle tension and trigger points
Sciatica
Sports injuries and recovery
Shoulder or hip tightness
Desk-related tension
Stress-related physical tension
Generalised aches and stiffness
Tension headaches
Postural tension
Recovery support after injury
How It works
Before treatment begins, I take time to understand what’s happening — your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and what you want to get back to doing.
Depending on what you need, your treatment may include traditional acupuncture, Western medical acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, electroacupuncture, dry needling, trigger point release, soft tissue techniques or lifestyle guidance.
For pain and injuries, I may use movement assessments and systems such as EXSTORE to identify muscles that aren’t activating well and areas that need support.
Each session is adapted depending on how your body responds.
How It Works
Before treatment begins, I take time to understand what’s happening — your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and what you want to get back to doing.
Depending on what you need, your treatment may include traditional acupuncture, Western medical acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, electroacupuncture, dry needling, trigger point release, soft tissue techniques or lifestyle guidance.
For pain and injuries, I may use movement assessments and systems such as EXSTORE to identify muscles that aren’t activating well and areas that need support.
Each session is adapted depending on how your body responds..
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your initial appointment includes a detailed assessment and scan, followed by a full acupuncture treatment tailored to your needs. This may include:
Traditional acupuncture
Western medical acupuncture
Motor point acupuncture
Electroacupuncture
Trigger points release
Dry needling
Soft tissue techniques
Cupping therapy
Heat therapy
We’ll also discuss what might be contributing to your pain and how we can support recovery step by step.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your initial appointment includes a detailed assessment and scan, followed by a full acupuncture treatment tailored to your needs. This may include:
Traditional acupuncture
Western medical acupuncture
Motor point acupuncture
Electroacupuncture
Trigger points release
Dry needling
Soft tissue techniques
Cupping therapy
Heat therapy
We’ll also discuss what might be contributing to your pain and how we can support recovery step by step.
FAQs
I work with a wide range of pain and tension conditions—from sciatica, lower back pain and costochondritis, to shoulder issues, hip tightness, and postural discomfort. Treatments are personalised and may include motor point acupuncture, electroacupuncture and manual release.
Yes—when needed, I use motor point acupuncture (which targets muscles that aren’t firing properly) and electroacupuncture (which uses a gentle current between needles). These techniques are highly effective for physical pain and functional movement issues.
Please wear or bring loose clothing, ideally a short-sleeved top and shorts or loose trousers, so I can access the relevant areas comfortably for assessment and treatment.
Most people find acupuncture very relaxing. You may feel a slight warmth or tingling as the needles go in. Certain points might feel sensitive, but it shouldn’t be painful.
That depends on what we’re treating, how long it’s been going on, and how your body responds. Many people feel some change within the first few sessions. I’ll give you a clearer idea after your first appointment.
Blood test interpretation isn’t usually part of pain-focused acupuncture, but if something feels relevant to your treatment, please book a one-off naturopathic review, and I can go through your tests and create a set of nutrition, lifestyle and diet recommendations based on your results.
Yes—but in most cases, period pain isn’t just a local issue. To get meaningful, lasting results, I combine acupuncture with naturopathic support. This means we look at underlying factors like hormonal balance, nutrition, stress, and gut health. You’ll receive a personalised plan alongside treatment so we can work on the root cause, not just short-term relief. If this is your case, please book a naturopathic consultation (it includes acupuncture) or get in touch to ask further questions.
Yes, you’ll need to select a service when booking. If you’re coming in just for musculoskeletal pain relief, the acupuncture-only session is the best place to start. You can always switch or upgrade to include naturopathy later if needed.
As a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (mBAcC), my treatments are recognised by many health insurers. Check with your provider first, and see my Health Insurance page → for more info.
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To help you get the most out of your session:
Have a light meal or snack beforehand (it’s best not to arrive on an empty stomach)
If possible, wear or bring shorts and a short-sleeve top for ease of assessment and treatment
“In the first session, Sarah helped me understand what acupuncture could achieve and how we’d approach it together. It helped me progress to a point where I am pain-free.”
— Eduardo P.
“I went in with pain in my hip and leg, unsure if acupuncture would work. After treatment, I noticed real improvement. Sarah is very experienced, and I’m so grateful.”
— Rebeca C.
“Sarah is a really talented, dedicated practitioner. She treated my costochondritis effectively, and it’s no longer a problem. I now return for general wellbeing.”
— Bristena M.
“In the first session, Sarah helped me understand what acupuncture could achieve and how we’d approach it together. It helped me progress to a point where I am pain-free.”
— Eduardo P.
“I went in with pain in my hip and leg, unsure if acupuncture would work. After treatment, I noticed real improvement. Sarah is very experienced, and I’m so grateful.”
— Rebeca C.
“Sarah is a really talented, dedicated practitioner. She treated my costochondritis effectively, and it’s no longer a problem. I now return for general wellbeing.”
— Bristena M.
Pricing
Initial Appointment (60 minutes): £80
Follow-up Appointment (45 minutes): £70
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