Medical Acupuncture in Somersham, Serving Huntingdon, St Ives & Cambridgeshire
Harding Physiotherapy offers Western medical acupuncture as an integrated component of physiotherapy treatment, delivered by Chelsea Harding – a chartered physiotherapist with 21 years of clinical experience and AACP membership (reg. 10388). Acupuncture at our Somersham clinic is not offered as a standalone treatment; it is used within the context of a broader physiotherapy assessment and plan, ensuring that every patient receives evidence-based, clinically justified care.
What Is Western Medical Acupuncture?
Western medical acupuncture (also known as dry needling or contemporary acupuncture) is an evidence-based adaptation of traditional acupuncture, practiced within a conventional medical framework. Unlike traditional Chinese acupuncture, which is guided by concepts of energy flow, Western medical acupuncture is informed by current knowledge of neurophysiology, anatomy and research evidence. Fine, sterile single-use needles are inserted into specific anatomical points, muscle trigger points or along neural pathways to achieve therapeutic effects including pain relief, muscle relaxation and modulation of the nervous system.
The AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) sets the standards for acupuncture training and practice among physiotherapists in the UK. Chelsea Harding meets these standards as an AACP-registered practitioner.
Conditions Treated with Acupuncture
Acupuncture at Harding Physiotherapy is used to complement treatment for a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis & Golfers Elbow
- Whiplash
- Trapped Nerve
- Bursitis
- Muscle Strain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tendinopathy
- Headaches
- Arthritis
All acupuncture treatment is underpinned by AACP guidelines.
Physiotherapy Prices at Harding Physiotherapy
Acupuncture is delivered as part of a physiotherapy session (30 min). Pricing follows standard physiotherapy rates: £65 per session with Chelsea Harding
Acupuncture-inclusive physiotherapy sessions are recognised by BUPA. For insurance queries, please contact us before booking.
Book Your Acupuncture Session in Somersham
To book an acupuncture session with Chelsea Harding, contact us on 01487 843844, email info@hardingphysiotherapy.co.uk.
Harding Physiotherapy, 2 West Newlands, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3EB.
