Acupuncture can help with specific aches, pains and imbalances, as well as boosting overall wellbeing, and can safely be used alongside western medicine. People have acupuncture for chronic pain, injuries, fatigue, mental health, insomnia, headaches, cancer treatment support, hormonal imbalances, menstrual regulation, perimenopause, pregnancy & fertility support, birth preparation, autoimmune disorders, recovery from surgery and much much more.

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The wide-ranging benefits of acupuncture mean it has the potential to help a lot of people, and  I feel passionately that highly effective medical options such as acupuncture should be available to all.​

Community acupuncture clinics provide personalised treatments in a shared space and are a more traditional way of offering acupuncture. Once your needles are gently in place, the practitioner is free to treat someone else while you relax. ​

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Acupuncture is a slow but steady medicine and works best with regular treatment. The communal format allows treatment to be offered at a lower cost allowing more people to experience the benefits of acupuncture more often.

Restoring balance to our own health, and a small step towards restoring balance to our increasingly inequitable communities.

The sliding payment scale allows you to pay whatever you can between £28 - £50.

You are always welcome to pay the lower end of the scale, no questions asked. If you can afford it, please consider supporting the project by paying towards the higher end which is still less than the cost of a 1-to-1 treatment. It's a lovely way to contribute to the health of your neighbourhood by paying it forward and giving whilst receiving. The lower end of the scale is always there for you too during less flush times and you never have to explain yourself.

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PRICING GUIDE: 

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£28 - the most affordable price  to help you get more regular treatment and/or if you're financially insecure.

£38 - roughly cost neutral for the clinic.

£38+ - you’re supporting yourself, affordability for others, and the overall sustainability of the clinic.

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No need for proof of income - your finances are your business and it's entirely up to you to decide what you can afford. 

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Subsidised £25 treatments are available for staff and clients of local charity Safe in Sussex.

Worthing Community Acupuncture takes place at St Andrew the Apostle church hall - a peaceful haven in the heart of Worthing. The stone building is over 100 years old, the church is deeply committed to serving the local community, and the beautiful light coming through the stained glass windows - all bringing a uniquely grounding, ethereal and unifying energy to the sessions.

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You may hear other people quietly come and go, yet the space remains a place of calm and the collective energy only serves to enhance the healing experience. Very importantly, there are 3 radiators and extra portable heaters for chillier days and the hall is lovely and cool during hotter months.

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Voices are low, relaxing music is playing, an ancient gingko boloba tree is right outside and we are often blessed with the sound of birdsong. 

There is a waiting area so please come in and get yourself settled. Toilets are on site. 

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The hall is sectioned into 3 treatment areas with dividers for privacy. Treatment couches are adjustable so you can lie flat or sit up. Each one has a heated underblanket and pillows, and there are plenty of additional blankets available. 

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Acupuncture points used are usually located on the lower arms, lower legs and head, so there is no need to undress - you only need to roll sleeves and trouser legs up. If you're uncomfortable with any points selected there are always alternatives, I want you to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible.

Depending on your complaint, how long it's been affecting you, and lifestyle factors, your response can vary immensely. Often 1 or 2 treatments is enough, other times more regular sessions are beneficial for management and maintenance.

Usually for chronic conditions people benefit from regular treatment. Like most practices, the more routinely you receive acupuncture the more effectively your body will respond. Ideally acupuncture will become a self care practice to keep up even when you're feeling well - treatments aim to maintain balance and health, as well as treat disease. 

Whoever you are, and whatever your situation, you are welcome. And I hope you encounter a warm, welcoming and comfortable space where you can relax, repair and recharge.