A holistic approach to improving your health

Welcome to Grove Park Acupuncture in Chiswick, where I provide a holistic approach to improving your health. Stress, illness, poor diet, lifestyle or trauma can all impact our physical and mental health and contribute towards a range of medical concerns.

My aim is to address the root causes of your health concerns and through the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture I guide you towards rebalancing your body and achieving inner stability.

Qualified specialist in treating women’s health issues

At Grove Park Acupuncture, my clients include people suffering from a wide range of common health problems, including all aspects of women’s health (fertility issues, IVF support, perimenopausal symptoms) as well as musculo-skeletal conditions, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, stress related, digestive and respiratory issues.

If you have any questions or are unsure whether acupuncture might be suitable for you please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Fertility issues

IVF support

Perimenopausal symptoms

Musculo-skeletal conditions

Chronic pain

Insomnia

Anxiety

Stress

Digestive and respiratory issues

About Me

Susanne Weichhardt 

Acupuncturist & Health and Wellbeing Coach

I’m a fully qualified acupuncturist and health and wellbeing coach with 20 years of clinical experience. My approach combines acupuncture and the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with practical support around lifestyle, nutrition and sustainable changes to health.

My route into healthcare was not a conventional one.

Before becoming an acupuncturist, I completed a Master’s degree in Business and spent more than a decade working for multinational businesses in Germany, the UK and the United States.


It was through my own experience of the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine that I became inspired to change direction. I retrained as an acupuncturist, combining my interest in health with a desire to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. I haven’t looked back since.


I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) from the University of Westminster in London. I subsequently completed a postgraduate Diploma in Gynaecology, Obstetrics and IVF at the College for Integrated Chinese Medicine.

 

I am also a qualified Health and Wellbeing Coach. This allows me to incorporate coaching techniques into my practice and support people in making positive, realistic and sustainable changes to their health and lifestyle.

 

20 years of clinical experience

Over the past two decades, I have worked in a variety of clinical environments, including an NHS multi-bed clinic and multidisciplinary practices.

 

For ten years, I was a resident fertility acupuncturist at the renowned Zita West Clinic in London. Working alongside fertility consultants, nurses, midwives and nutritionists gave me valuable experience of supporting individuals and couples through different stages of their fertility journey, including IVF and pregnancy.

 

While fertility and women’s health remain important areas of my experience, my practice is much broader. I also support people seeking help with pain, stress and anxiety, digestive health and general wellbeing.

 

My years of clinical experience have taught me that there is no single approach that works for everyone. I believe in taking the time to understand the individual behind the symptoms and working with each person to find an approach that feels appropriate for them.

 

My aim is to provide thoughtful, individual care that supports not only how you feel now, but your longer-term health and wellbeing.

 

Professional membership

I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). The BAcC is the UK’s largest professional body for traditional acupuncturists as well as a Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited Register. I am also a member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).

 

Membership reflects my commitment to high standards of training, safe practice, professional ethics and continuing professional development. I also hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture – A Relaxing & Holistic Therapy

Traditional acupuncture is part of the ancient Chinese healthcare system based on the principle that illness is caused by an imbalance of the body’s Qi (the vital energy).  In traditional acupuncture there is no mind-body split. In other words, the physical, emotional and mental aspect of life are seen as interdependent hence its focus is on improving the overall well-being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. By inserting fine needles, treatments aim to restore balance within the body, mind and environment.

 

It is recognised for its ability to contribute to relieving a wide range of chronic and debilitating conditions and there is a lot of scientific evidence to support this. NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) particularly recommends acupuncture to treat primary chronic pain, migraines and headaches and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) recommends it for chronic pain, including low back pain and knee pain.

 

While individuals often seek acupuncture initially for specific complaints, they soon discover that in addition to relief from their original symptoms, they experience revitalisation and increased relaxation with ongoing treatments. Energy levels may rise, sleep quality can improve, and stress levels become more manageable. 

As a result, many clients choose to continue with acupuncture as a maintenance treatment, scheduling sessions monthly or seasonally.

 

What to expect

During the initial treatment session, I will begin by gathering the client’s medical history through detailed questioning.

I will also assess their pulse and examine their tongue, which helps form a diagnosis. Based on this information, I will develop a personalised treatment plan and recommend a course of acupuncture sessions, specifying the number and frequency required.

While some clients may feel nervous about being needled, it is important to note that acupuncture needles are extremely fine, and most people do not feel discomfort during insertion. Sensations commonly experienced include a mild tingle or dull ache, which subsides quickly. Many clients actually find the treatment deeply relaxing.

In addition to acupuncture, I may incorporate other appropriate treatment techniques. These may include:

 

  • Acupressure: Applying pressure to specific acupuncture points.
  • Acutaping: The use of specialized adhesive tapes on acupuncture points.
  • Chinese Nutritional Therapy: Providing dietary recommendations based on Chinese Medicine principles.
  • Cupping: Placing suction cups on the skin to stimulate circulation.
  • Ear-Acupuncture: Stimulating specific points on the ear for therapeutic effects.
  • Electro-Acupuncture: Applying a mild electric current to acupuncture needles for enhanced stimulation.
  • Moxibustion: The burning of dried herbs near acupuncture points to warm and invigorate them.
  • Lifestyle Advice: Offering guidance on healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Use of Essential Oils: Incorporating the application or inhalation of essential oils for their therapeutic properties.

 

Treatment Prices

Initial Treatment (60 min)

Consultation, Tongue evaluation, Pulse diagnostics, Acupuncture & other treatments as appropriate, Treatment Plan.

£85

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please provide at least 24 hours notice or you might be charged the appointment fee.

 

I am registered with:

Axa, Aviva, Vitality and WPA / WPA Protocol

What to expect

Follow up Treatment (approx. 45 min)

Short consultation, Tongue evaluation, Pulse diagnostics, Acupuncture & other treatments as appropriate.

£70

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please provide at least 24 hours notice or you might be charged the appointment fee.

Contact and booking

To make an appointment or simply gather more information about acupuncture, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone, text or email.

Phone 07411 009595

groveparkacupuncture@gmail.com

Address:
18 Magnolia Road
London Chiswick
W4 3QW