Acupuncture is a complementary treatment tailored around your health history, symptoms, and goals. SoCo Therapies offers traditional Chinese acupuncture in Bournemouth, with dry needling available as a separate Western musculoskeletal approach when appropriate.
A detailed consultation covering your health history, current concerns, and treatment goals.
Fine needles are placed at specific points to restore balance and stimulate healing. Most patients find this deeply relaxing.
We recommend an initial course of treatments and adjust based on your response.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture in Bournemouth
Acupuncture is a complementary treatment using very fine needles at selected points on the body. Your appointment begins with a detailed conversation about your health history, symptoms, and goals.
Silvia Ferreira has practised Chinese Medicine for over 20 years and brings experience across traditional acupuncture, Japanese moxibustion, cupping, Shiatsu, and pain management. Treatment is adapted to you and is not offered as a guaranteed cure.
Two needling approaches
This approach is informed by the principles of Chinese Medicine and considers your wider health picture alongside the symptom you want help with. Your practitioner will explain the treatment plan and the points selected for your appointment.
Related treatment
Dry needling is a Western musculoskeletal technique that may target tight muscle bands or trigger points. It is considered after assessment and may be combined with hands-on treatment or rehabilitation advice.
Explore dry needlingWhat acupuncture may support
Traditional Chinese acupuncture may be considered as part of care for tension headaches and migraines, neck or lower back pain, sciatica, shoulder problems, arthritic pain, frozen shoulder, and muscular tension. It may also support people seeking help with stress, menstrual health, fertility and reproductive health, or general wellbeing.
These concerns can have different causes and may need medical assessment or other treatment. Your practitioner will screen your health history, explain what acupuncture can and cannot offer, and advise when another healthcare professional is more appropriate.
For musculoskeletal rehabilitation, you can also explore Osteopathy or Sports Therapy.
Acupuncture areas we cover
We treat patients from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, and surrounding Dorset areas. Acupuncture is currently booked at our Bournemouth clinic on Holdenhurst Road. If you are travelling from Corfe Mullen or Wimborne, our team can confirm the current appointment location when you enquire.
175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DQ
Close to Bournemouth train station, with free on-site parking. Acupuncture appointments are currently listed at this clinic.
Book acupuncturePatient feedback
“I have been visiting SoCo Therapies for around 6 months now, having a mix of lymphatic drainage and acupuncture with Silvia and cannot recommend her enough, she is the first person I have had acupuncture with so was nervous to begin with but was put at ease very quickly! I initially started visiting to help with a severe case of eczema to see if Chinese medicine could help and it has made the world of difference!”
“Silvia is a friendly, warm, knowledgeable and highly-skilled acupuncturist. She treated many of my health issues with often instant results. Having regular sessions improves my wellbeing and I would definitely recommend seeing Silvia to anyone experiencing pain or other physical discomforts.”
“SoCo Therapies is a great place to help with your self-care. In addition, I strongly recommend Silvia. She is an amazing professional. I tried both her acupuncture and shiatsu services and loved them. I always feel welcome and after all the treatments”
Acupuncture prices
Initial consultation + treatment, 1 hour 15 minutes
£75
Follow-up appointment, 30 to 45 minutes
£55
Prices are shown for guidance. Please confirm current availability and appointment details when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Acupuncture is a complementary treatment that uses very fine needles at selected points on the body. At SoCo Therapies, your practitioner will discuss your health history, symptoms, and goals before deciding whether traditional Chinese acupuncture is suitable for you.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture is based on the principles of Chinese medicine and may consider the wider pattern of your health, not only the symptom that brought you to the clinic. Your practitioner will explain the approach and tailor the session to you.
Dry needling is a Western musculoskeletal technique that usually targets tight muscle bands or trigger points. Traditional Chinese acupuncture uses a broader Chinese medicine assessment and point selection. Your practitioner can explain which approach may be appropriate for your needs.
Your first appointment includes a detailed consultation about your health history, current concerns, and treatment goals. Your practitioner will explain the proposed treatment, answer questions, and use fine needles only after confirming that the approach is appropriate.
This varies from person to person and depends on your symptoms, health history, and response to treatment. Your practitioner will review your progress with you rather than promising a fixed number of appointments.
Take things at a comfortable pace after treatment, drink water, and follow the specific advice given by your practitioner. Gentle activity may be more suitable than strenuous exercise immediately afterwards. Contact the clinic or seek appropriate medical advice if you experience unexpected or worsening symptoms.
You do not usually need a GP referral to request an appointment. Your practitioner will still ask about your health history and assess whether acupuncture is appropriate. Please tell us about any relevant diagnosis, medication, pregnancy, surgery, or new symptoms when booking.
Your care team
Choose from the practitioners currently listed for this treatment on SoCo Therapies' Jane booking pages.
Chinese Acupuncture + Shiatsu Massage Therapist
MAA, RARA
Start with a free 15-minute consultation - no obligation, no cost.
Free ConsultationBook OnlineCupping Therapy
Wet cupping and Hijama are booked separately, while dry cupping may be used within acupuncture, sports massage, or deep tissue massage when appropriate.
Dry Needling
A targeted needling technique used within an individual treatment plan.
Reflexology
A relaxing complementary treatment focused on the feet.
