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Acupuncture treatments and private health insurance companies

Did you know that traditional Acupuncture with Lily is covered by a number of private medical insurance providers? Find out more about which companies will cover you, and how to claim back.

Managing your gut health naturally with hypnotherapy and acupuncture: Workshop at the Garden Eatery, Hale

Lily and hypnotherapy expert Judi Quirke are delighted to announce that they will be hosting an informative power hour of a workshop on managing your gut health naturally with hypnotherapy and acupuncture. Save the date: Tuesday 26th September 6pm - 7.30pm at the Garden Eatery in Hale. See you there!

An interview with Lucy Sumner, miscarriage and baby loss counsellor from Warrington

In today’s blogpost, I speak to Lucy Sumner from White Candle Counselling, what she offers patients experiencing infertility, miscarriage and baby loss and why she thinks counselling can be an important source of support for any parent experiencing infant loss and grief.

Dr Edi-Osagie on leading the latest BSGE endometriosis specialist centre to launch in Manchester

In this blogpost, I talk to consultant gynaecologist Dr Edi-Osagie about the new BSGE endometriosis treatment centre he is leading that is due to be launched at the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle in April 2023. Who will be able to benefit, and what can referring clinicians expect? Find out more!

Welcome to the acupuncture treatment space in Hale, Altrincham!

Welcome to my new acupuncture treatment space in Hale, Altrincham in Greater Manchester!

Acupuncture for IVF

How does acupuncture help with IVF and when should I have treatment? Find out more from Lily Lai, PhD who has more than 17 years' experience in the field.

Acupuncture For Fertility And Miscarriage Support - A Couple's Dream Baby Comes True!

A case study on Acupuncture for fertility in Altrincham, Manchester. Expert practitioner Lily Lai, PhD talks about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine helped this couple overcome miscarriage, ovarian cysts and irregular cycles to finally become proud parents to a beautiful baby girl.

Can acupuncture help with PCOS and fertility?

Manchester’s fertility acupuncturist Lily answers your questions about how acupuncture can support PCOS, regulate hormones and improve fertility.

Acupuncture could benefit ICU patients recovering from surgery for head and neck cancer

In this blogpost, I discuss the results of a recently published randomised controlled trial comparing two types of acupuncture for feeding intolerance to reduce malnourishment amongst head and neck cancer patients recovering in ICU.

Clinic re-opening in July

I am delighted to be offering appointments again in July and will be introducing new procedures to help keep patients and staff working at Speedwell Pharmacy as safe as possible.

Setting health goals for 2020?

It’s that time of the year where many of us take stock and think about what we’d like to accomplish for our health and wellbeing in the coming new year. And if you’re looking for support to achieve your health goals from experts in natural health, you’ve come to the right place!

Spotlight On Endometriosis

More than 13,500 women responded with their testimonies on what it’s like living with endometriosis - HALF said they had had suicidal thoughts, and many rely on highly addictive painkillers. But what is endometriosis?

Zika virus and fertility treatments

Find out how the Zika virus could affect you if you’re thinking of growing your family. This is especially important if you’re planning on travelling to Zika affected countries and seeking IVF treatment.

Testimonial: Recurrent miscarriage and endometriosis

‘Lily is an outstanding practitioner. I would recommend her (and have done) to anyone whose needs have not been met with treatment using Western medicine.’

Acupuncture as a supportive treatment during cancer care

Read about the growing evidence-base for treatments like acupuncture for supporting those undergoing Cancer treatment.

When worry takes over: Acupuncture and generalised anxiety disorder

Lily talks about Generalised Anxiety Disorder, how Acupuncture can help and other top tips for helping yourself.

In The Media

Interested in the global conversation about TCM? Visit the links below to read about the progress, research and debates happening within the TCM and healthcare global community.

STUDY SHOWS ACUPUNCTURE CAN REDUCE ANXIETY IN IVF. Read More

ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR DEPRESSION. Read More

US TRIAL TEST USE OF CHINESE HERBS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER. Read More

STUDY COMPARES THE EFFECTS OF CHINESE HERBS WITH TAMIFLU. Read More

ACUPUNCTURE FOR DRY MOUTH IN RADIOTHERAPY. Read More

CHINESE HERBS FOR MALARIA TREATMENT NOW RECOMMEND BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. Read More

ACUPUNCTURE MAY REDUCE DEPRESSION DURING PREGNANCY. Read More