A modern acupuncture technique using gentle electrical stimulation through selected acupuncture needles, delivered with nurse-led assessment and clear clinical reasoning.
Electroacupuncture begins like medical acupuncture, with very fine, single-use sterile needles placed at carefully selected points. A small device is then connected to some of the needles to deliver a mild, controlled electrical pulse.
The stimulation is adjusted to a comfortable level and is monitored throughout treatment. Maxine will explain what to expect before starting and will only use electroacupuncture where it is appropriate for your health history, symptoms and preferences.
Acupuncture is commonly discussed in relation to pain. NHS information describes acupuncture as involving fine needles inserted at certain sites, and NICE guidance includes acupuncture as an option in specific circumstances for chronic primary pain.
Electroacupuncture adds rhythmic stimulation to selected needles. In clinical terms, this may increase sensory input to local tissues and the nervous system. Some people find this useful for pain modulation, muscle tone and relaxation, but responses vary and outcomes are not promised.
Electroacupuncture is not suitable for everyone. Please tell Maxine if you have a pacemaker or implanted electrical device, epilepsy, are pregnant, take blood-thinning medication, have altered skin sensation, active infection, or any recent surgery or medical investigation.
Your first appointment includes screening, medical history, consent and a discussion of whether electroacupuncture, standard acupuncture or another route is the safest next step.
Initial consultation and first electroacupuncture session: 60 minutes · £60
Follow-up electroacupuncture session: 45–60 minutes · £50
Enquire about an appointmentElectroacupuncture is a supportive treatment. It should not replace medical advice, medication, urgent assessment or rehabilitation where those are needed. If symptoms are new, severe, changing, or linked with red flags, Maxine will advise medical review.
Ask About SuitabilityNHS trust acupuncture information · NICE NG193 chronic pain guidance · North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust acupuncture patient information · Kent Community Health NHS acupuncture leaflet
Your appointment is with Maxine, Registered Nurse and Medical Acupuncturist. She discusses your medical history, symptoms and goals, explains your options and checks suitability before treatment.
Appointments take place inside Thomas Medical Services, 124 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3LG, welcoming clients from Blackpool, Cleveleys and the Fylde Coast.
Electroacupuncture adds a controlled electrical pulse to selected needles. Standard medical acupuncture does not use this electrical stimulation. The choice follows assessment; one technique is not automatically right for everyone.
Read about medical acupuncture, compare appointment prices and see what happens at your first visit. Please contact me to enquire about bookings or ask which appointment to arrange.