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For the very best acupuncture treatment in Maidenhead, visit our clinic run by Dr Attilio D’Alberto, offering both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. You can find clinic details and booking information at Acupuncture Maidenhead.
An experienced Maidenhead acupuncturist
Highly qualified and fully experienced, Dr D’Alberto has been practising for over 25 years and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council – the United Kingdom’s leading body for professionally qualified traditional acupuncturists. He graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 2004 and practises traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a gentle, time-tested therapy in which very fine, sterile, single-use needles are inserted at specific points along the body’s channels, or meridians. In traditional Chinese medicine, this helps to regulate the flow of qi and blood and restore the body’s natural balance. Most people find treatment deeply relaxing, with little or no discomfort. You can learn more about the therapy and its many different styles in our acupuncture section.
What can acupuncture help with?
People in Maidenhead and the surrounding Berkshire area commonly seek acupuncture for a wide range of concerns, including:
- Back, neck, shoulder and joint pain, and other musculoskeletal and sports problems
- Headaches and migraines
- Stress, anxiety, low mood and poor sleep
- Digestive complaints
- Women’s health, menstrual and fertility concerns
- General wellbeing, energy and the support of long-term health
During your consultation, Dr D’Alberto will discuss your individual health, take a full case history and recommend the most suitable approach for you.
Chinese herbal medicine in Maidenhead
Alongside acupuncture, the clinic offers Chinese herbal medicine – individually tailored prescriptions of herbs and classic formulas selected to match your particular pattern of disharmony. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are often used together to support and reinforce one another.
What to expect at your appointment
Your first visit begins with a thorough consultation, including the traditional methods of tongue and pulse diagnosis, so that treatment can be tailored to you. Treatment itself is calm and comfortable. For practical guidance on preparing for your session, see our short guide on what to wear to your acupuncture session.
Visit our Maidenhead clinic
The clinic is conveniently placed for Maidenhead and the surrounding Berkshire area, including Cookham, Bray, Windsor, Slough, Marlow, Twyford and Reading. To learn more about the clinic or to book an appointment, please visit Acupuncture Maidenhead.
This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Acupuncture should be carried out by a qualified, registered practitioner.
