Welcome
Welcome to Annette Murphy Acupuncture.
You may have arrived here because :-
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You are fed up with living with a painful condition?
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Feeling stressed or burnt out, and in need of support?
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Need support to grow or start a family?
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Need relief from menopausal symptoms?
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You have a condition that you have not found relief from?
You are not alone, and the good news is, natural support and relief options are available to you.
Meet our Acupuncturist Annette Lic. Ac, BSc (Hon), RGN, MBAcC.
Annette is a highly experienced Specialist Nurse and Acupuncturist, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She trained as a Traditional Acupuncturist at London's leading City College of Acupuncture. This involved 3 years of Degree Level Training in Chinese Medicine.
Annette also has extended training in Medical, Auricular, and Fertility Acupuncture, Life Coaching and Mindfulness.
Her unique approach to addressing your health challenges, blends the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern health insights to optimize results.
Fully insured and licensed to practice:
How can I help?
Expert Holistic Health Assessment
Discover unparalleled care with Annette, a highly experienced healthcare professional, proficient in both conventional and complementary medicine. With extensive knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of health conditions, you can trust that you are in expert hands.
Wide range of Treatments
Effective Treatments tailored for your needs;
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Traditional Acupuncture,
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Medical Acupuncture,
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Auricular Acupuncture,
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Application of Ear Seeds,
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Gua Sha,
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Cupping,
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Electro Acupuncture,
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Acupressure,
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TDP Heat Lamp Therapy,
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Diet and Lifestyle advice,
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Mindfulness Training.
Who can benefit?
Those looking for support with Fertility, Painful Conditions, Stress and Emotional Health, Chronic Health Conditions, General Wellbeing, Women's Heath Challenges, Menopause.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Receive a comprehensive in depth consultation to understand your unique challenges and create a personalised treatment plan. You will receive a set of key recommendations to your specific needs.
Ongoing Coaching & Support
Ongoing support designed to help you achieve your health goals by exploring any barriers you may be facing and providing regular reviews and support. Committed to helping you make the changes you choose to make, and ongoing support for every step of the way.
Safety and Confidentiality
Your safety and comfort are top priority. Your care will be in a clean, hygienic environment and I ensure the confidential and secure storage of your personal data. Experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are in a safe, professional, and caring space.
My Commitment to You
A promise of dedicated, personalised care, ensuring every patient receives the utmost attention.
A fully trained, insured, and a proud member of the British Acupuncture Council,
guaranteeing the highest standards of practice.
Science Behind Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a practice that has been around for over 2000 years and is a part of the Chinese Medicine system. The main goal of acupuncture is to restore and maintain balance in both the body and mind. It is a practice that has helped many people over the years.
Modern science has now demonstrated that this specialist technique can:
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Regulate the nervous system, resetting and restoring the body and mind.
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Improve local blood supply, tissue healing and the immune system.
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Modulate the bodies response to pain.
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Encourage the release of chemicals in the body such as Dopamine, Serotonin and Endorphins, thus affecting our sleep, mood and energy levels.
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Regulate the hormonal system.
Acupuncture is a safe effective treatment option with minimal risk/side effects when carried out by a trained healthcare professional.
Single use sterile extremely fine needles are placed into various points of the body for 20-30 minutes. You may feel a slight sensation at the site, which is a good sign that your body is responding and then you will feel extremely relaxed and enjoy some you time while you body is restoring balance.
Book your Appointment
Free Discovery Call
10 minute free consultation
Not sure if Acupuncture is for you, feel free to book a free call to discuss.
In some instances, acupuncture can provide immediate relief for short lived complaints. However for longer term complaints, acupuncture, like most medical treatment, treatment is a cumulative. Generally I recommend 4-6 treatments, followed by a review of your progress.
"Working with Annette has really changed my life. I was diagnosed with a chronic painful condition, and my GP didn't really know what else to offer me. The treatments really helped me manage the pain, and the diet, lifestyle advice and coaching have helped empower me to live with my condition."
Discover the Benefits of Acupuncture
Are you considering acupuncture to relieve pain or improve your overall well-being? You’re not alone. Many people turn to acupuncture to help manage specific conditions, especially when it comes to pain relief. Whether you're dealing with tension headaches, migraines, neck or back pain, knee osteoarthritis, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, acupuncture has been shown in clinical trials to provide relief, even if just for the short term.
But the benefits of acupuncture don’t stop at treating just one condition. Because acupuncture works holistically, targeting your entire body rather than just isolated symptoms, many people notice improvements in other areas of their health. For instance, those with no clear diagnosis but who feel their body is "out of balance" often find relief through acupuncture. Once they experience the benefits, many people choose to continue with regular sessions for maintenance or relaxation.
Acupuncture can also help with preventing flare-ups for certain conditions, such as migraines, offering long-term benefits. There’s even clinical evidence that it provides short-term relief for overactive bladder symptoms.
One of the great advantages of acupuncture is that it can be safely combined with other therapies and medications in most situations. This makes it a flexible and integrative treatment option for a wide range of health concerns.
Over the last decade, research into acupuncture has strengthened, particularly in relation to chronic pain management. In 2017, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) published a report confirming that acupuncture is not just a placebo—it can effectively treat chronic pain.
However, while the evidence is solid for certain conditions, there are still areas where more high-quality clinical trials are needed. To explore more research on acupuncture, check out this A-Z guide on acupuncture evidence.
