Traditional Chinese Medicine in Braintree

Feel more like yourself again.

Thoughtful, individual acupuncture and herbal care from an experienced practitioner who takes time to understand the whole picture.

Acupuncture practitioner preparing treatment in a calm clinic room

Open Monday–Saturday

9:00–17:30

Evening and weekend sessions may be available.

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ATCM member and fully insured
Full member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK.

A well-established local clinic

Traditional knowledge.
Modern care.

Acupuncture Braintree has served the local community since 2004, with more than 2,000 patients registered. Some visit with a specific concern; others want support for their general wellbeing.

Every consultation is led by Mrs Xiaoyan Li, a highly qualified acupuncturist and herbalist who began practising in 1986. She graduated from Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and worked in hospital practice for 17 years before coming to the UK.

Mrs Li has practised in Braintree since 2009, combining extensive experience with an individual, whole-person approach.

Since 1986

Practising acupuncture and herbal medicine

17 years

Hospital experience in China

2,000+

Patients registered with the clinic

Treatments shaped around you

Traditional therapies, thoughtfully delivered

Acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese herbs with mortar and pestle
Chinese herbal therapy
Prepared herbal powder and capsules
Individually prepared herbal options

Acupuncture

Fine needles are placed at carefully selected points to support balance and wellbeing.

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Chinese herbal therapy

Individual plant-based herbal prescriptions prepared around you and your consultation.

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Cupping

A traditional technique using gentle suction, often combined with acupuncture.

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Moxibustion

A warming therapy using dried mugwort near selected acupuncture points.

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Reflexology

Pressure applied to points on the feet to encourage relaxation and wellbeing.

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Therapeutic massage

Traditional hands-on techniques including Tui Na, stretching and acupressure.

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Patient experiences

Kind words from the clinic

After a few sessions, I was very surprised at the amount of movement I had back in my shoulder. Mrs Li was very helpful and pleasant each time.

S. Rolph

My treatment has been very professional, friendly, welcoming and personal. I would recommend it and will certainly use it again.

A. Stopps

Excellent treatment, very relaxing and made me feel completely recovered from pain.

S. Willmer

Testimonials describe individual experiences and do not guarantee results.

Acupuncture and Herbs clinic at 30 Fairfield Road, Braintree

Take the first step

Let’s talk about how you’re feeling.

Your initial consultation is free and gives you space to ask questions before choosing treatment.

Visit

30 Fairfield Road
Braintree, CM7 3HF

Call

01376 340995

Opening hours

Monday–Saturday, 9:00–17:30
Some evening and weekend sessions may be available.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) has  two basic components—-Chinese herbal therapy and acupuncture which have been using to restore, promote and maintain good health for over 2500 years.

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Established and located in George Yard shopping centre in 2004.(used trade name Herbs & Health). Moved to 30 Fairfield Road Braintree on 5/11/2012. We have had over 2000 patients registered with us. Some of them came through word of mouth and GP recommendations. Many people use acupuncture and/or herbs for help with specific symptoms or conditions. Others choose acupuncture and/or herbs as a preventative measure to strengthen their constitution or because they feel generally unwell.

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Monday to Saturday 9:00 — 17:30

Some evening and weekend sessions are also available.

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Mrs Xiaoyan li is a highly qualified Chinese acupuncturist and herblist

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  • She has been practising Acupuncture and Herb remedy since 1986.
  • Full member of ATCM (the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK)
  • Fully insured by H&L Belen & Co.Uk

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Xiao yan li started studying Chinese Medicine at the age of 18. She was rigorously trained in both Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine (1981-1986) in the YunNanuniversity of Tradition Chinese medicine in China.

She gained a Bachlor degree in Chinese Medicine.in 1986.

She is a fully qualified registered doctor in China and had been working in the hospital for 17 years before she came to the UK in 2003.

She acted as a consultant for Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Hospital.

She has published 12 research paper in the national journals in China.

Xiaoyan li came to the UK in 2003 as an acupuncturist and herblist works in Herbs & Health at different branch.

She has been in Braintree branch  since 2009 .

She looks at the patients problem both Chinese medicine and western medicine point of view, Using holistic approach to tackle the root of the problem with acupuncture,herbs as well as advice on lifestyle,diet etc,not just eliminating the symptoms of a disease.