World-Class Care by Renowned Experts in the Field

CAM Therapies

Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Hypnotherapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy in Cambridge, UK.

Qualified, Experienced, Accredited

Highly qualified and fully accredited clinicians who are recognised as world leaders in their respective fields of healthcare.

Highly qualified and experienced

Trained in the UK to the level of Master of Science degree qualifications.

World-renowned reputations

Actively engaged in research, our clinicians are leaders in their respective fields. They lecture nationally and internationally and regularly contribute to scientific literature through their publications.

Fully accredited

Registered with the British Acupuncture Council, the British Medical Acupuncture Society, the General Osteopathic Council, the Institute of Osteopathy, the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis, and the Royal Society for Public Health, and adhering to strict codes of safe practice.

Local authority approved

Premises inspected and licensed by the South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Convenient Facilities

Convenient parking, public transport

Near A14 Junction 32 (Histon), short drive from Cambridge centre. Ample on-street parking. Bus stop two minutes away.

Online appointments system

Book or cancel appointments 24/7. Receive email and text reminders for upcoming appointments.

Flexible payment methods

We accept payments via bank transfers, credit cards, or debit cards.

Therapies

Osteopathy in Cambridge

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to diagnosing and treating medical conditions related to the body’s structure. Osteopaths use techniques like manipulation, stretching, and massage to improve joint mobility, ease muscle tension, and enhance blood and nerve supply to treat musculoskeletal problems. 

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to trigger the release of endorphins, increase blood flow, and modulate the nervous system. Acupuncture is scientifically proven to effectively treat a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, migraines, stress and many more.

Hypnotherapy in Cambridge

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a powerful, evidence-based therapeutic technique that harnesses the power of the subconscious mind to facilitate lasting change. By inducing a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration, hypnotherapy enables clients to access and modify underlying thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors.

Our Specialisms

Pain Reprocessing Therapy in Cambridge UK

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a groundbreaking approach to chronic pain management, rooted in neuroscience principles. With a 98% success rate in significantly reducing pain and a 66% cure rate, PRT effectively transforms the way the brain perceives and responds to pain signals.

Acupuncture for fertility in Cambridge

Fertility acupuncture is a specialised form of acupuncture tailored to address the complex challenges associated with fertility and reproductive health. By targeting specific points on the body, fertility acupuncture aims to optimise hormonal balance, improve ovarian function, and support a healthy uterine lining.

Hypnotherapy for IBS

Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy is a scientifically proven, internationally accepted, and long-lasting treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), with a success rate of 70-80%. It targets the communication between the brain and digestive system to alleviate IBS symptoms and improve overall gut health.

Conditions We Treat

General, acute and chronic backache, back pain, lumbago, sciatica

Mechanical neck pain

Joint pain including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis, general arthritis pain

Frozen shoulder, shoulder and elbow pain, tennis elbow

Fibromyalgia, generalised aches and pains, minor sports injuries, neuralgia, rheumatic pain

Headaches arising from the neck (cervicogenic), migraine prevention

Tension related symptoms

Insomnia and other sleeping difficulties

Acupuncture support for natural conception, IVF, IUI and other assisted reproductive treatments. We also see many patients who need support following a miscarriage or late pregnancy loss.

 

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Acupuncture for pregnancy support includes pregnancy sickness, back pain, headaches, emotional support and labour preparation. 

 

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How does acupuncture work

15 mins FREE consultation

Uncertain if we can help with your health condition or which treatment is right for you? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with our acupuncturist, osteopath, pain reprocessing therapy practitioner or hypnotherapist to explore the best option.

Clinicians

Our clinicians are fully registered and highly experienced, adhering to strict codes of safe practice. They are world-leading experts in their respective professions.

Acupuncture in Cambridge

Irina Szmelskyj

DipAc, MSc, MBAcC, MBMAS, MBAA, RBAF

Award-winning Acupuncturist

  • Member of The British Acupuncture Council

  • Member of The British Medical Acupuncture Society

  • Member of The Association of Acupuncture Clinicians

  • 20 years of experience

  • International speaker and presenter

  • MSc lecturer and examiner

  • Specialist in fertility acupuncture

  • Co-author of the International Best-Selling Textbook on the management of fertility and IVF patients ‘Acupuncture for IVF and Assisted Reproduction’, ISBN 978-0702050107

Alan Szmelskyj Registered Osteopath Cambridge

Alan Szmelskyj

DO, MSc, Adv Dip Clin Hyp, FRSPH

Registered Osteopath, Hypnotherapist, Medical Acupuncturist, Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner

  • Member of The General Osteopathic Council

  • Member of The Institute of Osteopathy

  • Member of The British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis

  • Member of The British Medical Acupuncture Society

  • Over 35 years of experience

  • International speaker and presenter

  • Author of many scientific publications on osteopathy and hypnotherapy

  • Former Chief Editor of The Journal of Osteopathic Education and Clinical Practice

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Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Hypnotherapy, Gut Directed Hypnotherapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy