Conditions Robert treats
The core of the practice is pain relief, injury rehabilitation, sports medicine and headaches. If what you’re dealing with isn’t here, ask: Robert will tell you plainly whether acupuncture is likely to help.
Pain and injury
The core of the practice: back, neck and joint pain, sports injuries, and recovery after accidents.
- Low back painMuscle strain, stiffness and disk-related back pain, treated with gentle Japanese acupuncture.
- SciaticaPain, numbness and tingling from an irritated sciatic nerve, in the buttock, hip and leg.
- Neck and shoulder painDesk and phone strain, stiff necks, pinched nerves and rotator cuff injuries.
- Knee painKnee osteoarthritis, tendinitis, runner's knee and rehab after meniscus or ACL tears.
- OsteoarthritisEasing joint pain and stiffness from wear-and-tear arthritis in the knees, spine and other joints.
- Ankle sprainsHelp with fresh sprains and with ankles that stay sore or weak after repeated injury.
- Plantar fasciitis and foot painRelief for heel and arch pain from an overworked plantar fascia, plus other foot and toe pain.
- Carpal tunnel and hand painHelp for carpal tunnel syndrome and overuse pain in the wrist, hand and forearm.
- TMJ and jaw painJaw pain, clenching, grinding and tension around the jaw joint, often tied to stress.
- Headaches and migrainesTension headaches, migraines and headaches that linger after a concussion.
- Peripheral neuropathyEasing burning, stabbing or tingling nerve pain in the hands and feet, alongside medical care.
- Sports injuriesSprains, strains, tendinitis and overuse injuries, from weekend athletes to serious competitors.
- Car-accident injuriesWhiplash, neck and back pain and other injuries after a car accident. Auto-accident PIP accepted.
Mind and sleep
Sleep, stress and mood, treated alongside care from your doctor or therapist.
- AnxietyCalming support for ongoing worry, tension and the physical symptoms of anxiety.
- DepressionGentle, mood-supporting care for mild to moderate depression, alongside therapy and medical care.
- InsomniaHelp with trouble falling asleep, waking at night or never quite sleeping deeply.
- Stress and relaxationRegular, quiet sessions to unwind and manage stress, no medical problem needed.
- FatigueRebuilding energy and stamina when stress, overwork, poor sleep or illness has left you drained.
- Quitting smokingSupport with cravings and withdrawal once you've made the decision to quit.
Whole-body health
Digestion, allergies, sinuses, and dizziness.
- Digestive problemsSupport for IBS, reflux, constipation, diarrhea and other ongoing digestive trouble.
- Seasonal allergiesEasing hay fever symptoms like itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion.
- Sinus infectionsHelp for chronic sinus congestion and repeat sinus infections, often linked with allergies.
- Dizziness and vertigoHelp with lightheadedness, loss of balance and spinning sensations.
Life stages
Women’s and men’s health, fertility, and gentle care for children.
Questions? Ask Robert.
He’ll tell you plainly whether acupuncture is likely to help. Sees patients Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, by appointment.