Acupuncture

• The Western Neurological Perspective: Fine needles stimulate sensory nerves situated in muscles and connective tissue. This triggers the spinal cord and brain to release endorphins (the body’s natural analgesics) and serotonin, reducing systemic pain sensitivity and calming the sympathetic nervous system.

• The Traditional Medical Perspective: Based on balancing the smooth flow of vital energy (Qi) throughout meridian pathways. Stagnation or disruption caused by physical strain, injury, or stress is released by activating specific acupuncture points to restore balance and well-being.

• Spinal & Joint Pain: Lower back pain, neck tension, sciatica, and cervical headaches.

• Arthritic & Degenerative Pain: Osteoarthritis management, facet joint stiffness, and chronic joint ache.

• Musculoskeletal Strains: Chronic shoulder pain, tennis elbow, and repetitive strain.

• Stress & Tension Support: Muscular tightness, tension-type headaches, and stress-related fatigue.

•  Initial Consultation: Your initial 30-minute session includes a clinical history, assessment of your symptoms, and your first acupuncture treatment where appropriate.

• The 3-Session Rule: Because individual responsiveness to acupuncture varies, we initially recommend a course of three sessions. This is sufficient to determine whether your body responds positively to needle stimulation.

• Progressive Maintenance: If significant relief and increased mobility are achieved, follow-up appointments are spaced out according to your comfort and long-term symptom management.

• Initial Consultation & Treatment (30 mins): £65 
• Follow-Up Session (30 mins): £60

How to Book: Choose your preferred date and time on our Online Portal by filtering the category to Massage, Physio & Acupuncture, email office@artemisclinic.co.uk, or call reception on 020 8777 1500.

Payment: We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Apple Pay, and Google Pay (excluding American Express and cash).

Late Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or non-attendances with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a charge.

Our clinic provides acupuncture services in West Wickham, conveniently located for patients across Beckenham, Bromley, and surrounding areas. 

Mrs Elaine Kythreotis                                                             

Chartered Physiotherapist & Certified Acupuncturist

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC Registered

Elaine graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and completed advanced postgraduate clinical acupuncture studies accredited by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology.

Combining over two decades of physical rehabilitation insight with classical acupuncture techniques, Elaine offers evidence-based, compassionate care focused on chronic pain relief, spinal mobility, and stress alleviation within a safe, professional clinical practice.