Welcome to Acupuncture Essex

Thank you for visiting my website. As a practitioner of acupuncture, shiatsu and traditional Chinese medicine, my aim is to restore health to mind & body. The combined approaches of shiatsu and acupuncture often make diagnosis and healing more effective.I am happy to discuss your acupuncture or shiatsu requirements before you commit to treatment. I can spend 20 minutes with you at no cost, by phone or face to face, to ensure you are confident that I am the most suitable practitioner to treat you.

NHS Staff Discount available

If you have any queries, or would like more information about the treatments I provide, please feel free to contact me.

I am close to Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Elm Park, Rainham, Barking and Dagenham.

Howard Gough (BSc) (Lic Ac) (MBAcC) (MRSS)

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Acupuncture

  • Degree at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture BSc (Hons)
  • Member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC)
  • Licence to Practice (Lic. Ac)
  • Acupuncture is becoming increasing recognised by the medical establishment and the public for its ability to have a positive impact on health both physically and emotionally. A recent BBC documentary showed acupuncture being successfully applied in many conditions (K.Sykes, 2006).

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Shiatsu Massage

  • Diploma with the European Shiatsu School
  • Member of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS)
  • Shiatsu is a hands-on Japanese healing therapy. It can help a wide range of conditions – from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health in mind and body (Shiatsu Society, 2002).

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Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong

  • Tai Chi Instructor, Tai Chi Union for Great Britain (15 years)
  • 9 years training, British Tai Chi Chuan Association
  • I run classes in Tai Chi and Qigong
  • I provide Tai Chi and Qigong guidance to some of my patients where this is appropriate

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Legal Information

  • Full professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure obtained

Safe Practice

  • Disposable single-use needles used
  • Surface and hand cleansing after each client
  • Blood Donation Certificate can be issued