About The Dragonfly Clinic
The Dragonfly Clinic is a family acupuncture practice offering Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element constitutional acupuncture. The clinic uses a range of complementary techniques alongside needle acupuncture, including moxibustion, cupping therapy, gua sha and tui na massage to support your wellbeing.
The clinic has particular expertise in treating babies, children and teenagers with acupuncture and dietary advice. Katharine Agnew and the team also offer qigong classes—a form of health exercise originating in China—as well as specialist support for fertility and acupressure workshops for childbirth partners. Workplace wellness workshops are also available.
The Dragonfly Clinic is registered with the British Acupuncture Council, ensuring you receive care from a qualified practitioner. Whether you're seeking support for a specific health concern or looking to improve your overall wellbeing through natural therapies, the clinic provides a welcoming, evidence-based approach to traditional Chinese medicine for the whole family.
Treatments & Pricing
Traditional Acupuncture
Natural medicine using needles on meridian points for physical and emotional wellbeing.
Five Element Acupuncture
Constitutional acupuncture focusing on emotional constitution and overall health patterns.
Acupressure for Childbirth
Birth partner workshop teaching acupressure techniques for childbirth support.
Other Techniques
Moxibustion
Warming, nourishing treatment using dried mugwort herb applied to body surface.
Cupping
Dome-shaped cups applied to skin for deep-reaching effect on underlying tissues.
Gua Sha
Therapeutic scraping technique to release stagnation and promote circulation in soft tissues.
Facial Gua Sha
Light scraping technique for facial muscle tone or relief of spasms.
Tui Na Massage
Holistic medical massage with gentle or firm actions for musculoskeletal and systemic wellbeing.
Paediatric Tui Na
Refined massage techniques for younger children using tapping, brushing and light pressure.
Qigong
Qigong Classes
Regular lessons in movement practice to cultivate relaxed mind and free qi flow.
Qigong One-to-One Sessions
Tailored qigong session in clinic for individual needs and healing support.
For Children
Acupuncture for Children
Specialist acupuncture treatment for babies, children and teenagers.
Acupuncture for Infants
Treatment for infants using needles, paediatric tui na or moxibustion as appropriate.
Acupuncture for Teenagers
Gentle treatment for emotional imbalances and symptoms of transition to young adulthood.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of acupuncture do you offer?
We use Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element (constitutional) Acupuncture. We're also registered with the British Acupuncture Council, so you can be confident you're receiving treatment from a qualified practitioner.
Do you offer treatments without needles?
Yes, we offer several non-needle techniques including moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and tui na massage, which can be used alongside or instead of acupuncture depending on your needs.
Do you treat children?
Yes, Katharine Agnew specialises in treating babies, children and teenagers with acupuncture and dietary advice.
What is Qigong and do you offer classes?
Qigong (pronounced 'chee gung') is a form of health exercise originating in China, and we do offer Qigong classes as part of our services.
Do you offer any workshops?
Yes, we offer acupressure for childbirth workshops for birth partners, as well as workplace workshops and regular Qigong classes.
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