Living Practices was founded by two practitioners of Chinese Medicine, Roberto and Helen, to offer a thorough, individualised approach in a comfortable and private setting in Notting Hill.
What we offer
We offer holistic, tailored acupuncture treatments in a warm, tranquil environment, using an array of tools. Depending on your individual diagnosis we can incorporate Tui Na, cupping therapy, Gua Sha, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, red and infrared light therapy, warming lamps, as well as lifestyle advice.
Our acupuncture clinic is conveniently located in Central London, 4 min walk from Notting Hill Gate Station W11, and a short walk from Ladbroke Grove and Holland Park tube stations, in a quiet, private setting. We are easily reached by Central line, Hammersmith & City line, and circle and district lines.
Sometimes we can accommodate out of hours acupuncture bookings, contact us directly to find out.
What is Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine is an ancient medical practice that promotes balance of the physical, energetic and spiritual aspects in human beings.
Through the practice of acupuncture, Tui Na massage, Cupping, Gua Sha, Qigong, Moxibustion, Herbs (not offered at the Living Practices) and Dietary Therapy, Chinese Medicine works on the person as a whole by aiming to remove blockages and pathogens, relaxing the nervous system and nourishing the deficiencies.
Conditions Treated
In our Notting Hill practice we use acupuncture and our array of tools to treat people with a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions, emotional struggles, chronic conditions, pathogens, etc. Some examples of health conditions we have come across and gave relief or remission from are Bell’s Palsy, frozen shoulder, digestive disorders, a variety of children’s health conditions, soft tissue injuries, lung conditions, fibromyalgia, anxiety, stress, skin conditions, arthritis, fertility and IVF support, pregnancy related conditions (such as breech baby, anxiety, body pains, nausea, aiding the labour process), back pain, sciatica, emotional imbalances, arthritis, shingles, constipation, neck and shoulder pain, TMJ (jaw pain and tightness and teeth grinding), coughs, colds, sleep problems, and more.