Kirsty Hodgson Acupuncture

11/08/2026

25/02/2026

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I’ll be away from clinic until the 8th of March.
I won’t have access to messages during this time, so any enquiries will be picked up once I’m back. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Looking forward to seeing you all again soon ✨

17/02/2026

🧧🐎 Happy Chinese New Year 🐎🧧

Welcome to the year of the (fire) horse — a year symbolising energy, momentum, and positive change. It’s the perfect time to prioritise your health, reset your routine, and move forward feeling your best.

If you’re ready to start the year with more balance, less stress, and renewed energy, acupuncture can help support your body and mind every step of the way.

01/01/2026

✨ Wishing all of our patients a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year ✨

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas ✨🎄

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and thank you for your continued support this year.

I’m so grateful for all the thoughtful gifts, cards, and flowers — your kindness and generosity are very much appreciated 🥰

12/11/2025

✨ It’s Acupuncture Awareness Week! ✨
The British Acupuncture Council is taking steps to strengthen collaboration between healthcare professionals and BAcC-accredited acupuncturists.

In a new article for a leading healthcare journal, CEO Alex Jacobs explains how traditional acupuncture can play a key role in supporting integrated care and improving mental health across the UK.
Read the full article here 👇🏻�https://integratedcarejournal.com/bridging-the-gap-how-collaboration-with-acupuncturists-can-strengthen-integrated-care-and-mental-health-support/

As integrated care systems (ICSs) face funding challenges, workforce pressures, and rising demand – especially in primary care and mental health – health leaders are urgently seeking evidence-based solutions. Growing interest in outcome-based and integrated models highlights the need to understa...

11/11/2025

✨ It’s Acupuncture Awareness Week! ✨

Did you know acupuncture isn’t just for pain or physical issues? It can also be a powerful therapy for supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing. In Chinese medicine, the mind and body are strongly connected — when one is out of balance, the other can be too.

A recent survey by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) shows that more people than ever are turning to acupuncture to help manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Yet many GPs don’t realise just how beneficial acupuncture can be for their patients.

That’s why, to celebrate Acupuncture Awareness Week 2025, the BAcC has launched “Collaborate with Confidence – Why refer to a British Acupuncture Council acupuncturist?” — a helpful guide for healthcare professionals about the benefits of referring patients to qualified acupuncturists.

You can read more about it and explore the latest insights here: https://acupuncture.org.uk/acupuncture-awareness-week-2025/

16/08/2025

From patient to practitioner - Nicola's journey comes full circle this September 🪷

✨ Welcome Nicola ✨

From 22nd September, we are delighted to welcome Nicola Wardhaugh to Lochthorn Medical Centre on Mondays.

A Master’s-qualified acupuncturist, Nicola has a particular interest in helping patients navigate stress-related conditions, women’s health concerns, pain, and the mental health challenges faced by teenagers and young adults.

Her arrival marks a meaningful full-circle moment — 14 years ago, she was Kirsty’s patient, an experience that inspired her to retrain in acupuncture.

Nicola is a full British Acupuncture Council member and a published researcher. Her work exploring acupuncture for trauma following the Grenfell Tower Fire reflects her depth of expertise in supporting those affected by stress and emotional strain.

She looks forward to joining Kirsty and Catriona, bringing her calm, compassionate, and evidence-informed approach to the clinic — and to welcoming both new and returning patients.

Appointments for Mondays at Lochthorn can be booked directly via her website:

⁦https://www.restoreme.co.uk/book-now-1⁩

03/07/2025

In the face of personal health challenges, many turn to supportive therapies to help ease the journey-and even Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is no exception.

It's been reported that during her recent cancer treatment, Kate has included acupuncture as part of her overall wellness routine.
Acupuncture can be a powerful complementary therapy for those undergoing cancer treatment, helping to relieve nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and pain, and supporting the body's natural healing process.

While acupuncture is not a cure for cancer, it is increasingly recommended by oncologists to support quality of life during treatment. It's a gentle, holistic approach that can offer comfort, calm, and a sense of control during difficult times 💛