Flo Acupuncture

Welcome to Flo Acupuncture – a national award-winning clinic

Rediscover Balance, Relieve Pain, Restore Wellness

Take the first step towards a healthier you and contact me to arrange an appointment or a free 15-minute telephone consultation today.

Woman with short brown hair dressed in navy blue uniform sitting in her acupuncture office - Rachel the owner of Flo Acupuncture
Woman with short brown hair giving a man laying on the mat cupping acupuncture at Flo Acupuncture Clinic
Close up shot of woman giving acupunture to other woman to hands in Flo Acupuncture Clinic
Close up shot of Moxibustion

About Flo Acupuncture – award winning clinic

Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine easily accessible from Burton-on-Trent, Lichfield, Tamworth, Rugeley and Uttoxeter.

I treat a wide range of conditions to help you feel your best.

At Flo Acupuncture, I specialise in helping people manage a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional health conditions. Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain, migraines, fertility, hormonal challenges such as perimenopause or menstrual issues, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, pregnancy complaints, digestive concerns, skin complaints, respiratory and heart conditions, side effects of chemotherapy and far more. Acupuncture can provide relief and balance. I also have a particular interest in mental and emotional health, offering support for stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, addiction, and grief. Located between Burton-on-Trent and Lichfield, I’m here to help you take control of your health and well-being.

Our Services

Experience the Power of Acupuncture

From pain relief to stress management, my tailored acupuncture treatments are designed to support your body and mind, helping you feel your best every day.

Acupuncture is a branch of traditional medicine that has been practised in China and the Far East for thousands of years. A growing body of evidence-based clinical research is discovering how the body responds to acupuncture and its benefits for a wide range of common health conditions.

Also known as cosmetic acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Facial Enhancement Acupuncture was established in 2004 and is now practised worldwide. It is a totally natural way of reducing the signs of ageing. 

 

As a woman I am passionate about treating all aspects of women’s health. This ranges from issues such as acupuncture for fertility (either as a standalone treatment or alongside IVF/ICSI), pregnancy related issues, menopausal/ perimenopausal symptoms, PCOS, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhea, PMS, endometriosis and more.

Moxibustion (or moxa) is a therapeutic adjunctive technique of classical Chinese medicine. It is a Chinese herb made from common mugwort (artemisia vulgaris). Due to its warming nature, moxa has a stimulating effect on the body, helps to build energy levels and enhances the effects of acupuncture by warming & nourishing specific points or areas of the body.

Cupping can be used as an adjunctive technique alongside acupuncture or it can be a treatment in its own right. The suction causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be drawn into the cup. Occasionally you may have a ‘bruised’ appearance in the shape of the cups on the area of the body stimulated. Research has shown that no blood vessels are broken and the muscles have not been traumatised in any way. The redness indicates there has been an increase in the circulation under the cups. Benefits of cupping include:

• Encourages circulation.
• Assists adhesions and scarring by lifting, separating, and hydrating the muscle tissues.
• Clears inflammation, congestion and stagnation of the skin, muscle, bones, joints and organs.
• Releases tension and reduces pain.
• Rebuilds healthy tissue and helps the body to regenerate.

I am trained and insured to prescribe Su Wen Herbs where appropriate. These were created by Giovanni Maciocia in 1994 for use by licensed acupuncturists and herbalists. The formulas are specifically designed to address the unique health conditions and patterns commonly seen in the West. They are backed by decades of research and experience. As well as the ‘core’ line of herbal formulas within Su Wen Herbs, there are also specific lines being dedicated to gynecological and paediatric conditions. The use of a herbal medicine is useful to ‘free’ the acupuncture in some instances which can become simpler and more focused on a specific problem. All herbs are both vegetarian and vegan friendly as well as being sustainable.

Auricular, or ear, acupuncture is a diagnostic and therapeutic self-regulating homeostatic mechanism of the whole body. It is one of several microsystems throughout the human body, a self-contained system within the whole system. Auricular acupuncture points can be used alongside body points to enhance overall treatment. However, there are specific acupuncture treatments using auricular for the following areas:

• Cessation of smoking.
• Weight loss and overeating.
• Insomnia.
• Gaming and gambling addiction.
• Drug and alcohol addiction.

This is a traditional Chinese healing method, using a smooth-edged tool to stroke the surface of the skin. This can then raise small, red, rash like dots at the surface of the skin called petechiae. These marks are not painful but a good indicator of what is happening in the body and where the stagnation is.

Gua sha can help relieve symptoms including:

• Headaches &  migraines
• Neck & Shoulder pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Back Pain
• Jaw clenching
• Soft tissue injuries
• Scoliosis
• Spondylosis
• Tennis and golfer elbow
• Upper respiratory infections or difficulty breathing
• Colds
• Long Covid

Free 15 minutes Telephone Consultation

Address

174 Main St, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8AB

Professional Treatment - Rachel Marston BSc (Hons), Lic.Ac., M.B.Ac.C., F.E.A.

I trained at The Acupuncture Academy in Leamington Spa and hold a Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture, which is a three year degree level qualification accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board.   My training was comprehensive and covered all aspects of Chinese medical and acupuncture theory, anatomy, biomedicine, and clinical skills. I am a British Acupuncture Council Member and member of the Professional Standards Authority.

Contact

07973 565 456
contact@flo-acupuncture.com

Affordable Prices

I believe in making holistic healthcare accessible to everyone. My treatments are thoughtfully priced to provide exceptional value without compromising on quality, ensuring you can prioritise your well-being at an affordable cost.

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Our Gallery

Overall Well Being Is My Priority

Close up of hands resting on belly during moxibustion
man with naked chest laying on his back during moxibustion procederu
Woman giving cupping treatment during acupuncture procedure to a person laying belly down on a mat
Close up of woman getting head acupuncture
Woman with short brown hair wearing navy blue uniform smiling to camera whilst holding a white artificial skeleton

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers here to the most commonly asked questions. This area will help you to learn about how acupuncture works and how it can help you.