How much does acupuncture cost in the UK?
Private acupuncture in the UK usually costs between £45 and £90 per session outside London and between £60 and £120 in London. Initial consultations, which include a full history and examination, are often £10 to £30 more than follow-up sessions. Prices vary with the practitioner's qualifications, session length, whether cupping, moxibustion or electro-acupuncture are included, and the location of the clinic.
Acupuncture prices in London: our Chiswick price list
- Traditional acupuncture, 60 minutes: £80
- Fertility acupuncture, 60 minutes: £90
- Acupuncture with Tui Na massage, 90 minutes: £135
- Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation, 30 minutes: £50
- Cupping, 30 minutes: £60
- Tui Na massage: £65 for 30 minutes, £85 for 60 minutes
- Chinese herbal medicine, 7-day prescription: £50
- Home visit acupuncture, West London: from £110
At our clinic in Chiswick, W4, each 60-minute traditional acupuncture session includes assessment and treatment with a registered acupuncturist. Home visits within five miles of the clinic start from £110 for 60 minutes. Courses of sessions are available at a reduced rate, and all fees are confirmed when you book.
How much is an acupuncture session?
At Omnia a single 60-minute session is £80, with no separate charge for the assessment. If you would like to talk through your symptoms before committing to treatment, a 30-minute Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation is £50.
Does the cost differ for migraines, knee pain or fertility?
At Omnia the session price is the same whatever you are being treated for: £80 for 60 minutes, whether you come for migraines, knee pain or back pain. What changes is the number of sessions. For migraine prevention, NICE guidance suggests a course of up to ten sessions over five to eight weeks. Fertility acupuncture is a dedicated 60-minute session at £90.
How many sessions to budget for
Most conditions are treated over four to six sessions, so a realistic budget for a course is £320 to £480 at the single-session rate, less on a course. Chronic pain and migraine prevention may need more, and some people choose maintenance sessions every four to six weeks once they are better. We review at visit three, so you are not committing to a full course before knowing whether it is helping.
Can you get acupuncture on the NHS?
Sometimes. NICE recommends acupuncture for chronic primary pain and for migraine and tension-type headache prevention, and some GP practices, physiotherapy departments, pain clinics and hospices offer it. Availability varies widely by area, waiting lists can be long, and it is not offered for most other conditions. Your GP can tell you what is available locally.
Will private health insurance cover it?
Some policies cover acupuncture, usually when it is delivered by a practitioner registered with a recognised body such as the British Acupuncture Council, and often only with a GP referral or up to an annual limit. We work with Aviva, AXA, Vitality, WPA and Simply Health among others; cover varies by policy, so check your wording before booking. Dr Jialin Zhu is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, and Dr Youzhong Wu and Dr Shu Fen Zhang are members of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, so check which registration your insurer accepts. We provide itemised receipts for claims.
What affects value more than price
A cheaper session with an unregistered practitioner is poor value if it is ineffective or unsafe. Registration, session length, an honest assessment of whether acupuncture suits your condition, and a clear review point matter more than a few pounds per session.
How to book acupuncture in Chiswick
Book acupuncture in Chiswick through our booking page or call 020 4515 0000. Evening appointments are available. Omnia Lifestyle is at 8 to 9 Bedford Corner, The Avenue, Chiswick W4 1LZ, close to Turnham Green station, on bus routes 94, E3 and 272. Limited parking is available on request when booking. We also see many clients from Ealing, Fulham and Putney.
Book acupuncture in Chiswick: sessions from £50. Book online or call 020 4515 0000.
Related pages
Read about acupuncture at Omnia Lifestyle in Chiswick, fertility acupuncture and acupuncture home visits, find out whether acupuncture works, whether it hurts and what it feels like and how long it takes to work, read what not to do after acupuncture, or see cupping costs.