Acupuncture & complementary therapies in Glasgow
116 Elderslie Street Glasgow, G3 7AW
Find relief with Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been utilised for thousands of years to help to regulate our bodies, to improve the homeostatic response, to manage our pain and mental/emotional health and well-being. You can read more about acupuncture here.
Paula specialises in complex, chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, as well as having a speciality in mental health support – specifically anxiety and depression, PTSD and cPTSD.
You can book a free consultation here if you have any questions or want to discuss your individual case before booking.
Acupuncture with Paula
I use a multifaceted approach – in addition to the physical interventions: acupuncture, cupping, massage, gua sha and electro acupuncture, I offer nutritional advice, lifestyle modification suggestions. I may also recommend you have Chinese Herbal Medicine, some suppliments, or Clinical Hypnotherapy or perhaps even further biomedical testing (which are charged separately). Working with me is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I will use and suggest these and the many other tools I have as and when we agree it is appropriate,
I have been in practice since 2007, and added many 'styles' of acupuncture to my Glasgow practice, and will chop and change and mix, depending on what your body needs, including TCM, scalp, Sa’am, electron-adapted neurotherapy, auricular and five element.
As with all medicines, acupuncture is not a “one-and-done”, it will require a course of treatment, each session is considered a dose, and the dosage will vary depending on the condition and person receiving it. In the UK this is typically once or twice a week for a period of 4-6 weeks and then reducing frequency as your condition improves, this will not only alleviate symptoms but also help treat the root and prevent the recurrence once the treatments stop.
About Me
Paula gained her degree in acupuncture in 2007, from the University of Salford, which entitled her to membership of the British Acupuncture Council, to whom she has remained a full member. (membership number 958495), having experienced acupuncture for herself and instantly falling in love with its potential for change. She previously gained a degree in psychology and has completed a multitude of other qualifications giving her a varied tool box!
I am a no-nonsense, Glasgow gal who loves nothing more than helping others feel good and feel better (that’s the fire element in me). I consider myself woo adjacent – mostly science-based with a bit of ‘woo’ on the side. I am not your typical therapist; I am super morbidly obese, have tattoos, scars of old piercings and have been known to use the odd swear word or two, and do enjoy a good beer now and then!
I don’t promise to hold all the answers for you – but I have a good few options to help you along the way. You are the expert in your life – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise – I am here to help guide and support you in making changes to enhance your experience of life – not to tell you you're doing it wrong! I don’t always do as I say – and don’t expect you blindly to follow my suggestions either
I am a fully paid-up member of the LGBTQ+ community and do everything I can to ensure you feel safe and welcome in my clinic space regardless of your identity, your body size, your ethnicity – I might ask you a million questions about it – but honestly, it comes from a place of curiosity and a desire to understand pretty much everything in the world!
Frequently Asked Questions in my Glasgow Acupuncture Clinic
I have a wee video link to a conversation I had with a friend who asked, I believe, the most common questions - welcome to watch that here.
How much does acupuncture cost?: Initial appointments are £78, up to 90 minutes, including a detailed consultation and your first treatment. Follow-ups are £58, up to 60 minutes, allowing for a brief update consultation and the treatment. Packages are available to help you save – details available here.
Does it work?: There is a wealth of both evidence and empirical data to support the efficacy of acupuncture (and all the other modalities Paula offers!)
Does it hurt? I’d never say no to this, as it's hard to define ‘hurt’ but ask anyone who has seen an acupuncturist qualified to my level and their answer will be no!
Where do the needles go? There are over 1000 acupuncture points on the body, so it very much depends! But generally it looks like you
are about to go paddling, with needles in the lower half of the limbs, abdomen or back and head, depending very much on what you are seeking treatment for.