Treatments

Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest healing systems, originating in the Far East more than 2,500 years ago. Still a primary form of healthcare in China today, it remains widely used for one reason, it works.

At Andy Smith Acupuncture, with clinics in Swindon and Lechlade, we use this gentle, time-tested therapy to treat pain, tension, and illness by addressing the root cause rather than just the symptoms. Each treatment aims to restore balance throughout the body, mind, and emotions so your natural healing processes can do their work.

Modern research confirms that acupuncture can effectively support many conditions, including back and neck pain, migraines, anxiety, stress, fertility issues, and digestive problems. During a session, fine sterile needles are inserted into specific points to stimulate energy flow, reduce inflammation, and encourage overall wellbeing.

If you’re looking for a compassionate, professional acupuncturist near Swindon or Lechlade, Andy Smith provides tailored care designed to help you feel your best, naturally.

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese therapy often used alongside acupuncture to enhance healing and energy flow. It involves gently warming dried mugwort (moxa) near the skin or on acupuncture needles to create a pleasant, penetrating heat that stimulates circulation and supports balance within the body.

Our moxibustion treatments in Swindon and Lechlade can ease stiffness, boost immunity, and relieve discomfort associated with fatigue, joint or menstrual pain, and digestive issues. Many clients find that combining moxibustion with acupuncture deepens relaxation and improves results.

Experience the restorative warmth of moxibustion and discover how this ancient method can bring comfort, balance, and vitality back into your system.

Cupping therapy is a traditional treatment that uses gentle suction to draw tension, stagnation, and toxins from the deeper layers of the body to the surface. Once these impurities are brought closer to the skin, the body can more easily clear them through its natural detoxification and circulatory processes.

This increase in blood flow helps to nourish muscles, release tight fascia, and accelerate recovery - often shortening the healing process by weeks. Cupping can also relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore healthy movement in areas of chronic tension or injury.

At Andy Smith Acupuncture, we offer cupping treatments in Swindon and Lechlade to complement acupuncture or as a stand-alone therapy. The technique works in a way that other treatments - such as needling or massage cannot, offering deep relief and revitalisation from within.

Experience how cupping therapy can help you unwind, improve circulation, and restore balance throughout the body.

True healing continues beyond the treatment room. That’s why each session can include practical lifestyle advice -covering areas such as diet, movement, sleep, and stress management, to enhance and sustain your results.

By combining acupuncture with small, sustainable changes, you’ll strengthen your body’s natural healing ability and build long-term resilience. Andy provides personalised guidance to help clients across Swindon, Lechlade, and the Cotswolds maintain balance, manage chronic conditions, and prevent future issues.

These sessions are designed to empower you with achievable steps that complement your treatments, so you feel more energised, grounded, and in control of your wellbeing every day.