Alex Turner
Based on over 25 years of clinical experience, my aim is to offer you a professional ‘Whole Person’ approach to supporting your health and well being.
This personalised and integrated approach supports emotional, mental and physical health as a whole system rather than as separate parts.
I practice acupuncture in Bristol & Ivybridge, South Devon near Plymouth.
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Acupuncture
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Shiatsu
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Qigong
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Life style advice
Getting the most from your treatment
Being a practitioner of Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Qigong means that I can use one or a combination of these disciplines to offer a comprehensive service.
I will spend time working with you to develop small, sustainable and enjoyable ways to build up your health and become more resilient to the problems life can throw at us.
Your initial consultation and treatment lasts an hour and a half, so there will be plenty of time for you to explain your health concerns and feel listened to carefully and compassionately. You will have time to discuss and ask questions if you are unsure of anything concerning your health and your treatment.
The areas I have a particular interest in are Cancer Care and the various conditions that are symptomatic of stress, including insomnia, back pain, musculoskeletal problems, migraines, IBS, anxiety and depression.
Testimonials
“Alex is an empathetic and intuitive practitioner and a good listener. I felt my needs were understood and I found his treatment very effective. I can highly recommend him.”
-JS
“My acupuncture sessions with Alex really helped with my insomnia. I’m finally getting a good nights sleep. I fully recommend him.”
-TM
“Kind and gentle personality and extremely professional delivery of treatments. Really helped to calm the tissue and promote healing and flexibility in my hand post surgery. Thoroughly recommend.”
-Z
Research shows that acupuncture and shiatsu are safe and effective
Both acupuncture and shiatsu can be effective for a wide range of health problems and due to their increasing use alongside conventional medicine, there is a growing body of evidence and high quality research emerging to confirm this.
Acupuncture is now being used in NHS general practices as well as the majority of pain clinics and hospices around the UK.
Currently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommend considering acupuncture for many types of chronic pain, chronic tension-type headaches and migraines. There is also some evidence that acupuncture works for post-chemotherapy side effects such as peripheral neuropathy, nausea, vomiting and chronic fatigue.