Acupuncture involves the precise insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, promote natural pain-relieving mechanisms, and encourage the body’s own healing response. The needles are extremely fine, much thinner than a hypodermic needle, and most patients feel little or no discomfort during insertion. NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommends acupuncture for chronic primary pain, headaches, and migraines, with a substantial body of clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness.
WELLNESS, TRAVEL & COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH • GLASGOW
Clinical acupuncture, by qualified practitioners.
Traditional and Western medical acupuncture for chronic pain, stress, and wellbeing, recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for chronic primary pain, headaches, and migraines. Delivered by qualified practitioners using sterile single-use needles.
NICE-recommended
Pain & stress relief
Qualified practitioners
From
£65
per session · course recommended
OUR APPROACH TO ACUPUNCTURE
Two traditions, one clinical practice.
What acupuncture actually is.
Traditional and Western medical approaches.
At Health3 we offer both traditional acupuncture, based on classical Chinese medicine principles, and Western medical acupuncture (sometimes called dry needling), which applies the same techniques through a contemporary physiological framework. Both approaches use the same fine sterile needles and the same anatomical points, but the underlying treatment philosophy differs. Your practitioner will discuss both at consultation and recommend the most appropriate style for your individual needs and treatment goals.
WHAT ACUPUNCTURE TREATS
A treatment for what conventional medicine doesn't always reach.
Acupuncture is most effective for conditions where the body’s nervous and pain-regulation systems are involved, particularly chronic pain, stress-related conditions, and persistent functional symptoms that haven’t fully resolved with conventional treatment. Below are the conditions we most commonly treat. Your practitioner will assess whether acupuncture is appropriate for your specific case at consultation.
01
Chronic back and neck pain.
Persistent muscular and joint pain that hasn’t fully responded to physiotherapy or medication.
02
Migraines and tension headaches.
A NICE-recommended option for both migraine prevention and tension headache management.
03
Stress, anxiety, and sleep disruption.
Supporting the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress response and improve sleep quality.
04
Osteoarthritis and joint pain
Particularly effective for knee, hip, and hand osteoarthritis pain in patients seeking non-medication approaches.
05
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
A complementary option in the multi-modal management of these complex chronic conditions.
06
Menstrual pain and menopause symptoms.
Targeted treatment for dysmenorrhea, premenstrual symptoms, and menopausal hot flushes.
07
Fertility support.
Used alongside conventional fertility treatment to support reproductive function and reduce treatment-related stress.
08
Sports injuries and muscular tension.
Supporting recovery from soft tissue injuries and addressing chronic muscular tension patterns.
09
Digestive discomfort and IBS.
Addressing the nervous system component of functional gut conditions including irritable bowel syndrome.
Treatment course
Most patients see results in 6 to 10 sessions
Acute conditions sometimes improve within 3 to 5 sessions. Chronic conditions typically benefit from a course of 6 to 10 weekly sessions, followed by maintenance treatments monthly or as needed. Your practitioner will recommend a treatment plan calibrated to your specific case at your initial consultation, with progress reviewed at each session.
WHY HEALTH3 WELLNESS
Wellness with clinical rigour,
not wellness theatre.
Health3’s aesthetic clinic is run by qualified medical practitioners, not beauticians. Every treatment is consultation-led, medically supervised, and tailored to your skin and goals. No upselling, no rushed appointments, no treatment courses you didn’t actually need.
✓Qualified medical practitioners only
✓Evidence-based, not trend-driven
✓Personalised assessment and treatment
✓Same-day appointments available
✓Transparent pricing, no upselling
✓Integrated with your wider Health3 care
WHY HEALTH3 WELLNESS
Wellness with clinical rigour,
not wellness theatre.
Health3's wellness, travel, and complementary health services are run by qualified medical professionals working from clinical evidence. Acupuncture is delivered by registered practitioners using NICE-recommended approaches. Travel vaccinations are administered by certified clinicians. Weight loss is medically supervised, with proper assessment, monitoring, and where appropriate, prescription medication. Every service is designed around what works, not what's trending.
✓Qualified medical practitioners only
✓Evidence-based, not trend-driven
✓Personalised assessment and treatment
✓Same-day appointments available
✓Transparent pricing, no upselling
✓Integrated with your wider Health3 care
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