Digestive issues are more common than many realise. After all, digestion should be effortless – we all should do it every day. Yet, many of the people I see experience some form of digestive discomfort at some point in their lives. Whether it’s bloating, indigestion, constipation, acid reflux, or more complex and often misunderstood conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), digestive issues can quietly but profoundly affect daily life.
While changing diet and medications are often the first steps, acupuncture is a natural way to support digestive troubles and restore balance and on a long-term basis.
What You Might Be Experiencing
You may be noticing:
- Bloating, gas or indigestion
- Cramping, irregular bowel movements, or symptoms of IBS – even if previous treatments haven’t helped
- Acid reflux or persistent heartburn
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Nausea or unsettled digestion
- Digestive problems linked to stress or anxiety
- Fatigue or low energy connected to your digestive health
How Acupuncture May Help
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), digestive issues often arise from imbalances in the Stomach, Spleen, and Liver channels – areas that govern how your body processes food and handles stress. Acupuncture works to restore balance and flow to these channels, easing inflammation, improving digestion, and calming the nervous system.
Much research points to acupuncture’s ability to improve gut mobility and inflammation, general GI symptoms and acid reflux symptoms safely and naturally.
What a Treatment Plan Looks Like
Your first appointment will include a full consultation to understand your digestive history, lifestyle, and symptoms. Treatments are then tailored to your needs, usually weekly or every two weeks at first.
I provide ongoing support including lifestyle and dietary advice, helping you build habits that support your digestive health long term. The length of treatment varies depending on your condition and progress, but many people start to feel benefits within a few sessions.
Who This Approach Tends to Help
Acupuncture for digestion can benefit people who:
- Have been diagnosed with IBS or experience ongoing digestive discomfort despite other treatments
- Struggle with acid reflux, heartburn or nausea
- Have irregular bowel movements such as constipation or diarrhoea
- Experience digestive problems linked to stress or emotional tension
- Want a natural, holistic way to support gut health alongside Western medicine
From My Perspective
Digestive health is closely linked to our overall wellbeing. When you feel bloated, constipated, or are constantly having to rush to the loo, it can be uncomfortable and at times truly debilitating, affecting both everyday life and mood. In recent years, digestive health has seen a real resurgence in research, as it is increasingly understood to be connected to many other bodily systems. Yet unless symptoms are acute, it is an area that can sometimes be poorly supported within Western medicine.
I’ve seen how acupuncture can provide real relief for people struggling with uncomfortable symptoms. Supporting digestion naturally helps restore balance not just in the gut but in the mind and body too.
Practical Details
I offer treatments in Belgravia and Blackheath, both calm, discreet clinics easily accessible by public transport.
- Sessions typically last around 60 minutes
- Opening hours are flexible to suit your schedule
- Costs and booking details are available here
- I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN)
- All consultations and treatments are confidential, non-judgmental and delivered with care
- I can provide invoices for health insurance – please refer to the FAQs for more details on this.