Common Concerns People Seek Acupuncture For
Finding Calm, Balance, and Support on Your Journey
“People seek acupuncture for many reasons. Each story is unique, yet a common thread is the wish for a natural, holistic approach that looks beyond individual symptoms and considers the whole person.”
– Johnny Childs
A Holistic Approach to Common Concerns
In Western medicine, treatments often focus on managing or reducing symptoms through approaches such as medication, talking therapies or lifestyle adjustments. These can be highly valuable, though for some people they may not fully explore the broader patterns influencing how they feel.
Five-Element acupuncture offers a different perspective. Informed by classical Chinese thought, it views symptoms as part of a wider landscape, reflecting how a person’s physical, emotional and mental experiences interact. Rather than isolating individual complaints, this approach considers the whole person and how life’s pressures may be affecting overall harmony.
Many individuals appreciate this broader, more holistic view, finding that it offers space for greater understanding, steadiness and wellbeing. While responses vary, some people report feeling clearer, more grounded or more resilient as part of their treatment experience.
On this page, you’ll find some of the most common concerns that bring people to my London acupuncture clinic. Each section explores these concerns from both a Western viewpoint and through the lens of Five-Element acupuncture, offering insight into how this holistic approach may support your overall wellbeing.
Important Note:
Acupuncture is offered here as a holistic and complementary therapy, drawing on Five-Element principles and informed by traditional Chinese medicine. Many people find it supportive, although responses vary and outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Claims about potential benefits depend on the condition and the quality of available research.
Evidence from observational studies and systematic reviews — including guidance from organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and, where relevant, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) — suggests that acupuncture may support wellbeing and help with certain symptoms. However, it should not be considered a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Each treatment is tailored to the individual, and experiences differ from person to person. If you have a medical condition or are under the care of a GP or specialist, please continue with your prescribed treatment plan. Acupuncture can be used alongside medical care, and it is advisable to discuss any changes with your healthcare provider.
Maeva U
2025-11-28
I have seen Johnny for many years and he has helped me in ways I cannot describe. The care and attention in his practice is rare and I will be forever grateful. I have and would recommend him always
Angelique Smith
2025-11-27
I’ve been seeing Johnny Childs for nearly four years, and don’t intend to stop. He’s helped me throughout with my energy and stress levels, plus getting me in the optimum state so I could conceive my second child (despite being told it would be unlikely by mainstream medical folk). I can’t recommend him highly enough.
lars stephan
2025-11-02
Excellent, my energy level has been rebalanced to a level previously unknown to myself. Highly recommend this service for a betterment of general well being mentally and physically.
Julianne Miller
2025-11-02
A treatment with Johnny leaves me feeling grounded, hopeful and strong in myself. He’s a great listener and gives a spot-on treatment. That he’s gorgeous is icing on the cake. You’d be lucky to see him.
Thierry Franck
2025-11-02
It was a great experience! I warmly recommend!
