Nurse-led medical acupuncture near Blackpool and Cleveleys, with assessment, consent and clinical reasoning at the centre of every session.
Medical acupuncture uses very fine, single-use sterile needles placed at carefully selected points. In a modern clinical setting, the aim is to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue in a way that may influence pain processing, muscle tension, circulation and nervous system activity.
It is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Maxine starts with your health history, symptoms, medication, goals and comfort levels before deciding whether acupuncture is appropriate.
Acupuncture is most commonly discussed in relation to pain. UK guidance and public health information describe acupuncture as a treatment people may use for some pain conditions, and NICE guidance includes acupuncture as an option in specific circumstances for chronic primary pain.
Evidence does not mean results can be promised. It means treatment decisions are made carefully, with realistic expectations, ongoing review and referral onward where needed.
Your initial consultation and first medical acupuncture session is £50 for 60 minutes. Follow-ups are £40 for 45–60 minutes. Maxine uses the first appointment to discuss your health history, screen for safety and explain the approach, with treatment where appropriate. Read what to expect at your first visit or compare all treatment prices.
Enquire about an appointmentNHS trust acupuncture information · NICE NG193 chronic pain guidance · BMAS
Medical acupuncture describes the clinical approach to assessment and needle treatment. Electroacupuncture adds electrical stimulation through needles. The choice should follow an assessment, rather than a promise that one technique is best for everyone.
Compare electroacupuncture, musculoskeletal appointments and treatment prices, or ask Maxine which consultation to arrange.
Tell your practitioner about medicines, pregnancy, bleeding problems, skin infections and any implanted electrical device before treatment. These details can affect suitability and the technique used. Do not stop prescribed medicines to prepare for acupuncture.
Temporary soreness, bruising, slight bleeding or feeling faint can occur. Discuss risks and alternatives before giving consent, and tell Maxine if you feel uncomfortable during treatment.
NICE NG193 allows consideration of a course for chronic primary pain under specific training, time and cost conditions. It is not a recommendation for every painful condition. NICE NG59 advises against acupuncture for low back pain with or without sciatica.
NICE: chronic primary pain · NICE: low back pain and sciatica
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.
If back pain is your main concern, read our back pain and sciatica guidance, including the limits of acupuncture recommendations, before deciding on an appointment.
