Acupuncture for pain, stress, and nervous system overload
About the Practitoner
I am a UK‑trained acupuncturist with additional training in pain‑focused and scalp acupuncture, working within a calm, evidence‑aware framework designed to complement existing healthcare. A background in architecture, classical Chinese and Buddhist studies, and long‑term embodied health practice informs my clinical approach. I originally trained and worked as an architect, developing a systems‑based approach to structure, integration and how environments shape human experience. Over time, this way of thinking turned inward — towards understanding how the body responds to strain, adapts to prolonged demand, and signals when regulation is compromised. This systems perspective continues to shape how I understand health, particularly in persistent or multifactorial conditions. I completed a three‑year Diploma in Acupuncture at the London Academy of Chinese Acupuncture (LACA) and am registered with the Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Alliance (CAHMA), alongside ITEC qualifications in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. My training emphasised safe, regulated clinical care, differential diagnosis, and appropriate referral or co‑management with conventional healthcare professionals. I also undertook clinical training at Nanjing Hospital in China, gaining experience in both classical and hospital‑based acupuncture practice, with a strong emphasis on safety and integration with conventional medicine. My work is guided by a structured understanding of health drawn from classical Chinese medicine. Treatment considers constitution, the movement of Qi and Blood, and the influence of time and life stage. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I assess both root causes and presenting patterns to support steady, sustainable change. I approach treatment as a collaborative process, taking time to listen, explain my clinical reasoning clearly, and develop realistic treatment plans. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, my aim is to support nervous system regulation and encourage gradual, sustainable change within the wider context of a person’s life. My practice is particularly suited to those seeking thoughtful, system‑based care that respects both classical Chinese medicine and modern clinical standards. Chung is officially Registered with St Albans City & District Council. No. LN/202500734
Scalp Acupuncture & Nervous System Support
When the Classics Meet Science
This approach is particularly relevant where symptoms involve pain processing, sensory change, or difficulties with nervous system regulation. Classical Chinese medicine understands the body as an integrated system, organised through channels that connect the internal organs with the limbs and sensory structures. Central to this system are the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel), which run along the front and back of the body and are traditionally associated with regulation, integration, and alignment between the organs, heart and mind. Scalp acupuncture (evidence‑informed supportive care) Scalp acupuncture is a specialised technique in which fine needles are placed in defined areas of the scalp. In modern clinical settings, it is commonly used as supportive care for pain regulation, sensory change, and nervous system recovery — particularly where symptoms feel more central in nature (for example persistent pain, overload, brain fog, or stress‑related dysregulation). In my clinical work, scalp acupuncture is used where appropriate alongside classical body acupuncture. The aim is not to “switch off” symptoms, but to support improved regulation, steadier sleep, and better day‑to‑day function over a realistic course of treatment. This approach may be suitable for: -Persistent pain / central sensitisation patterns -Headaches or migraine support -Stress dysregulation, sleep disruption, fatigue, cognitive overload -Numbness/tingling after appropriate medical evaluation -Supportive care alongside rehabilitation plans (e.g., post‑stroke support) For conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or dementia, acupuncture is offered as supportive care to help with comfort and quality‑of‑life symptoms (e.g., pain, sleep, anxiety), and should sit alongside specialist medical care.