Healing through
Five Element Acupuncture
Katie Amor
I first came to acupuncture as a patient for fertility purposes though I had no idea how transformative it was to become. Acupuncture treatment brought me a profound sense of peace and a sensory experience like no other that has had a huge impact on my wellbeing. Two children and just a few years later I found myself drawn even further to its mystical ways and embarked on a degree level course to study Five Element Acupuncture giving up a 15 year career in law.
Having studied Buddhism at the University of Bristol the Daoist roots of Chinese medicine felt wonderfully familiar and I knew I was on the right path.
I started my professional licentiate in acupuncture at the Acupuncture Academy in Leamington Spa in 2023, which is fully accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board. My training has covered Chinese medical theory, clinical skills, biomedicine, research and professional development.
I am a student member of the British Acupuncture Council which is the UK’s largest professional body for acupuncturists. Members are also registered with the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) which is backed by the government.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice rooted in Daoist philosophy, where thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body to balance the flow of vital energy, or “Qi”. Five Element Acupuncture focuses on restoring harmony within the five elemental movements that exist within us all —Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—to promote holistic health. This approach helps address physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances which manifest as pain and illness and by doing so enables the body’s innate healing response to be renewed.
Lasting change is usually achieved with regular sessions as each treatment builds on the previous one.
Why Choose Acupuncture?
Acupuncture can be used to support the following:
- Insomnia
- Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression
- Chronic pain including migraines and musculoskeletal issues
- Post-operative and chemotherapy related nausea
- Digestive issues such as IBS
- Women’s health including menstrual issues, fertility and menopause
- Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
- Auto-immune conditions such as MS and RA
- General wellbeing
Sceptical?
Global research has demonstrated that incorporating acupuncture into Western healthcare systems improves patient outcomes. The British Acupuncture Council has published a paper to increase awareness of the scope of acupuncture. The core message is that acupuncture is an evidence based healthcare solution and there are a large number of conditions for which institutional guidelines recommend acupuncture. These include back pain, migraine, knee osteoarthritis and chemo induced nausea and vomiting.
Acupuncture is safe and drug-free making it ideal for those looking to avoid or cut down on medication.
Locations
I am based in my studio clinic in my garden in East Sheen.
Mondays – Fridays 10 – 2pm. 12 Burdenshott Avenue, TW10 5ED.
Prices
The initial consultation will take up to an hour and a half and will include a full personal and medical history covering all aspects of your health and wellbeing. I will carry out some physical tests including temperature and energy distribution as well as taking your pulses and looking at your tongue. Subsequent sessions will take up to one hour and will include discussion of your progress.
While I am in the final part of my clinical year as a student I am offering reduced rates which will increase when I qualify in August. These reduced rates are as follows:
Traditional diagnosis and first treatment – £50
Follow-up treatments – £45
Book
Book in for my garden clinic here starting from mid March 2026
Get in touch
If you would like a free, no obligation phone consultation to discuss your treatment please get in touch.
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