Acupuncture in Hackney
We treat people across Hackney, Haggerston and East London for a range of pain and tension-related problems, with appointments running until 8pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings.
- No GP referral needed
- Open weekdays until 8pm & Saturday mornings
What It Is and Who It’s For
Acupuncture and dry needling both use fine needles inserted into the body, often into muscle trigger points, to help ease pain and reduce muscular tension. Because our practitioners are physiotherapists first, needling is generally used alongside manual therapy and exercise rather than in isolation. It suits people with persistent muscular pain, tension-type headaches, and sports injuries where trigger points are contributing to pain or restricted movement, as well as those who have tried other approaches and want to add needling into their treatment plan.
How we treat you
What to expect at your first visit
Your first appointment includes an assessment of your problem area and a discussion of whether needling is a suitable part of your treatment. Your physiotherapist will explain what to expect, including any sensations during and after treatment, before starting. Needles are generally left in for a short period, sometimes with gentle stimulation, and most people find the experience surprisingly comfortable rather than painful. You may notice some short-term muscle soreness afterwards, which your physiotherapist will explain how to manage.
Conditions we treat
What it costs
Full pricing is on our pricing page . See our pricing page for full details.
We work with major health insurers
Your clinicians
Real names, real qualifications.
What our patients say
“I cannot recommend Joana highly enough. From my first appointment, Joana was professional, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in my recovery. She took the time to thoroughly assess my injury, explained the cause and created a tailored plan which resulted in a full recovery.”
Posted on Google“Joana is a wonderful physio! She guided me through my entire rehabilitation following ankle surgery. I started out in a wheelchair, and within just a handful of weeks, I was back to exercising thanks to her extensive hands-on treatment.”
Posted on Google“Sajj is honestly second to none! I'm a runner and work in finance so suffer from various pains from hip bursitis to neck pain due to stress and everything in between… Sajj (unlike many physios) takes a holistic approach and really reads into the root cause.”
Posted on GoogleFrequently asked questions
Is acupuncture the same as dry needling?
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Is acupuncture used on its own or with other treatment?
Who performs acupuncture at Better Flow?
Better Flow Physio
Unit 3, 430 Hackney Road, London E2 6QL
Let's get you moving again
Book an appointment online, or get in touch and we will come back to you the same working day.