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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional chinese medicinal practice that involces inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy, known as "QI" in order to promote healing and aleviate various health conditions.

Katie holds her practice at Optimum Health in Harrogate.
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Headaches — Dental pain — Anxiety — Fibromyalgia — Lower back pain — Neck pain — Osteoarthritis — Menopausal symptoms — Menstrual cramps — Respiratory disorders —

Tennis elbow — Nausea and vomiting 

My Treatments

Please contact me for any more information on our treatment services 07734 626301.

Acupuncture Therapy Session

Information on our services

Qualification information

Acupuncture is a specialized treatment and profession requires extensive training. As a member of the British Acupuncture Society, practitioners are degree-level trained, ensuring that you receive care from a qualified expert committed to excellence in their field.​

Benefits

Accelerates the natural healing process
 
Enhances the body's function of adjustment and immunity thus delivering more oxygen and nutrients to injured cells
 
Muscle Relaxation: The warmth from infrared lamps can help relax tight muscles, relieving tension from every day stress.
 
Pain Relief: Infrared head generates deep into the tissues, helping to alleviate chronic pain, muscle soreness, and joint stiffness by improving circulation and reducing inflammation.

Discover a holistic approach to wellness with our range of treatments, including moxa, a warming Chinese herb that promotes healing. The benefits of cupping, bodywork, and the soothing effects of our heat lamp therapies. Each treatment is designed to enhance your well-being and balance to your body. Embrace a healthier you with our expert.

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About

Katie French BSc (Hons), Lic.Ac, MBAcC

Guided by the belief that the body has an incredible capacity to heal given the right support, Katie offers a calm, compassionate space where patients feel listened to, understood, and empowered to restore their wellbeing naturally.

 

Katie is a fully qualified acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), practising to the highest professional and safety standards at Optimum Health in Harrogate. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Acupuncture, with extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, biomedical sciences, anatomy, physiology and clinical bodywork.

 

With a strong background in rehabilitation, Katie previously worked within the NHS in physiotherapy and rehab settings, supporting patients through recovery from injury, pain and long-term conditions. She also spent several years working with the Royal British Legion, helping ex-service personnel restore function, mobility and quality of life.

 

As a qualified Sports Massage Therapist, Katie integrates manual therapy and acupuncture to create tailored, results-focused treatment plans for every patient.

 

Their clinical expertise includes:

   • Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain & sports injuries

   • Women’s health — hormonal balance, fertility support, pregnancy & menopause care

   • Chronic pain, functional rehabilitation & nervous system regulation

 

Katie accepts GP and private referrals, working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure each individual receives the most effective support for their recovery and long-term wellbeing.

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I am also a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

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Annonymous

“I was sceptical about how acupuncture could help me but after 4 sessions (actually after 1), I was fully converted. Katie is thorough, educated, calm and reassuring, it doesn't hurt at all and I feel my symptoms have improved so much. Thank you Katie, you'll never get rid of me now”
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