Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine – Reykjavík Clinic
Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments offered in person at the Natural Healing Center in Reykjavík.
Sessions may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, and therapeutic qi gong guidance, depending on your individual diagnosis and treatment plan.
Appointments are currently limited. Patients interested in in-clinic care may join the clinic waitlist and will be contacted when availability opens.
Treatments Offered – Reykjavík Clinic
The Natural Healing Center clinic is based in Reykjavík and provides acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments for residents and visitors to Iceland.
Acupuncture
Treatment programmes are recommended following your initial consultation and diagnosis. Treatment sessions are available in 30-minute or 60-minute formats depending on your treatment plan.Acupuncture is an ancient method of treating illness by balancing the flow of energy (or Qi) in the body. It is believed to have originated in China around 3000 years ago and was described as a structured system of diagnosis and treatment in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine around 100 BC (NHS-UK).
Using the principles of this ancient knowledge, a comprehensive treatment plan (which can be combined with other therapies) is designed to treat the body as a whole. By focusing on the root cause of the problem, the individual is brought into better balance, allowing them to achieve complete harmony of mind and body.
Our practitioner integrates several acupuncture systems including:
• Classical Chinese medicine acupuncture
• Distal channel-based acupuncture (Balance Method and Tung style)
• Scalp acupuncture
• Abdominal acupuncture
• Auricular acupuncture
Different acupuncture methods are selected according to the patient’s diagnosis and treatment goals.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, acupuncture is often provided as a structured 5-week treatment programme.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, treatments at the clinic are often provided as structured programmes over several weeks.
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This programme is suitable for patients who require shorter follow-up acupuncture treatments after an initial consultation.
It is often recommended for conditions such as:
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Headaches or migraines
• Neck, shoulder, or back tension
• Stress-related symptoms
• Mild digestive disturbancesShort, focused treatments help regulate Qi, reduce pain, and support steady improvement over a structured course of care.
This option is generally best suited for follow-up treatments or patients with more localized conditions.
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This programme provides longer treatment sessions, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to care.
It may be recommended for patients experiencing:
• Chronic or complex health conditions
• Fatigue or burnout
• Digestive disorders
• Hormonal or women’s health concerns
• Stress, sleep disturbances, or nervous system imbalanceLonger sessions allow time for a full treatment approach, which may include acupuncture combined with other traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as cupping, gua sha, or herbal guidance where appropriate.
This option is often recommended for patients beginning treatment or those with more complex patterns of imbalance.
Consultation
A 60 minute clinical consultation designed to assess your health concerns and determine the most appropriate Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plan.
Please complete the Health Questionnaire before your appointment.During the consultation
Your session includes:
• Comprehensive health assessment (medical history, current symptoms, lifestyle patterns)
• Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic evaluation
• Pulse, tongue, and ear assessment
• Blood pressure will be measured alongside traditional Chinese medicine pulse, tongue, and ear assessment.
• Identification of your primary symptom pattern
• Discussion of your goals and treatment priorities
• Initial herbal or treatment recommendations (if appropriate)
After your consultation, you will receive
• A clear explanation of your underlying pattern according to Chinese medicine
• A recommended treatment direction
• Guidance on whether a 5-week 30 or 60 minute treatment programme is appropriate
• Practical next steps for care
You will also receive a clinical report summarising your treatment plan, including suggested treatment phases and recommended combinations of therapies (such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, or gua sha where appropriate).
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Our approach
The aim of treatment is not to keep you in therapy indefinitely, but to address the underlying imbalance so your body can return to a more stable and resilient state.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, treatments at the clinic are often provided as structured programmes over several weeks.
Cupping is a traditional therapy used in Chinese medicine to improve circulation, release muscular tension, and support the movement of Qi and blood through the body.
By creating gentle suction on the skin, cupping helps to relieve stagnation, reduce muscle tightness, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
Cupping is commonly used to support conditions such as:
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Back pain and muscular stiffness
• Sports-related muscle fatigue
• Respiratory congestion
• Stress-related tension patternsTechniques used in clinic
Our practitioner is trained in several cupping methods including:
• Dry cupping
• Fire cupping
• Moving cupping
• Wet cupping (performed within a clinical framework)
Wet cupping is performed using sterile techniques and appropriate clinical hygiene procedures.
Cupping may be used as a stand-alone treatment or integrated with acupuncture and other Chinese medicine therapies where appropriate.
Cupping
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This short treatment programme is designed to address local muscular tension and stagnation.
It may be recommended for patients experiencing:
• Neck and shoulder tightness
• Upper or lower back pain
• Sports recovery needs
• Persistent muscular tensionCupping treatments may also be integrated into acupuncture treatment programmes when appropriate.
All treatments follow appropriate clinical hygiene and safety protocols, including the use of sterile equipment where required.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, treatments at the clinic are often provided as structured programmes over several weeks.
5 Week Herbal & Acupuncture Programme
Chinese herbal medicine is at least 3,000 years old, although the oldest known written source of Chinese medicine is the Huangdi neijing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) from the 3rd century BC. (Britannica)
Throughout this long history, many practitioners have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments and diseases, to achieve the perfect balance between Yin and Yang.
Our herbal medicines are made from the highest quality ingredients. From "seed to shelf", we ensure the purity, safety and potency of our herbal medicines by adhering to good manufacturing practice standards. We source farmers who make it a priority to follow environmentally sound agricultural principles, and who regularly test both soil and water to ensure quality and safety from contamination. In selecting our herbs, we protect the earth's natural resources by not using any endangered or protected wild species. Testing for pesticides, heavy metals, fungi, mold, and bacteria is done to ensure purity and safety. Finally, we do not use genetically modified products, which ensures the purity of the product.Herbal prescriptions are prepared and dispensed by licensed UK and EU pharmacy partners operating under recognised Good Agricultural (GACP) and Good Manufacturing (GMP) standards.
Each batch undergoes independent testing for heavy metals, microbial contamination and authenticity.
All products are temperature-controlled, lot-tracked and fully traceable from origin to formulation.
Dispensary partners operate within recognised EU and WHO herbal quality frameworks and HACCP-based safety systems.
Care is delivered digitally for educational and wellbeing purposes and does not replace medical diagnosis or emergency treatment.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, treatments at the clinic are often provided as structured programmes over several weeks.
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Herbal formulas are prescribed only to clients who are already receiving treatment within the clinic.
This programme is designed for clients who require closer in-clinic support and regular monitoring over a defined treatment period.
The programme combines acupuncture treatment with personalised herbal medicine and ongoing adjustments based on your response to care.
Includes
• Up to 90-minute initial consultation and diagnosis
• Five weeks of structured in-clinic treatment
• Weekly treatment sessions
• Ongoing herbal formula adjustments as clinically indicated
• Personalised herbal granules for the full five weeks
• Targeted food and lifestyle guidance
• Nervous-system-aware or trauma-informed support where appropriate
• Clear explanation of symptom changes and treatment directionThis programme is suitable for patients who require closer clinical attention or more active treatment adjustments within a defined period of care.
Moxa, Gua Sha, Qi Gong, Nutritional Advise
Given as a standalone, or part of a structured programme, practitioner guidence grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This service provides clear, clinically reasoned recommendations tailored to your current presentation, symptoms, and constitutional pattern.
Recommendations may include adjustments to:
- Food and dietary structure
- Sleep rhythm and nervous system regulation
- Stress response patterns
- Daily routines and energy management
- Movement, Qi Gong, or breathwork support
Each report is designed to:
- Clarify what your current symptoms indicate
- Support your ongoing herbal or clinical care
- Reduce confusion around conflicting health advice
- Provide structured next steps without overwhelm
Reports are delivered as a written document with clear guidance and practical integration steps.
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What this session is for
These sessions are suitable for clients who may benefit from targeted supportive therapies or structured lifestyle guidance within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine.y may be recommended for people experiencing:
• Muscle tension or local stagnation
• Fatigue or low energy patterns
• Stress-related symptoms or nervous system dysregulation
• Digestive imbalances or dietary concerns
• Recovery after illness or prolonged stress
• Individuals seeking preventative health supportThe specific therapy used will depend on your current presentation and Chinese medicine diagnosis.
How these therapies may be used
These sessions may be provided:
• As a standalone session for clients requiring focused support such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, or lifestyle guidance.
• As part of an acupuncture or herbal programme, where supportive therapies are integrated to strengthen treatment outcomes.
For example:
• Moxibustion may be used to support Yang deficiency, cold conditions, or chronic fatigue.
• Gua Sha may be used to release muscular tension and improve circulation.
• Qi Gong guidance may be recommended to support energy regulation and nervous system balance.
• Nutritional guidance may help support digestive function and constitutional balance.The combination of therapies is always determined according to your individual pattern diagnosis and treatment goals.
Session approach
The aim of these sessions is to provide practical therapeutic support while addressing the underlying pattern of imbalance, rather than simply treating isolated symptoms.
Where appropriate, these therapies may also be integrated into ongoing acupuncture or herbal treatment programmes.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, treatments at the clinic are often provided as structured programmes over several weeks.
Ear seeds can be a useful option for people who prefer a non-needle approach. Ear seeds have been used for over 2,000 years and treat the body as a whole, as well as helping with body diagnosis.
Seeds from the Vaccaria plant (also known as cowpea) are placed in specific areas of the ear and left in place for a few days.
Like acupuncture, they stimulate the area to open, renew, strengthen and support. The conditions that can be treated this way are as diverse as acupuncture:
Women’s health issues
Men’s health issues
Fatigue (mental and physical)
Anxiety, depression, excessive worry, etc.
Pain, circulatory problemsAcne, Skin Problems
Treatment approach
Auricular acupuncture is based on the understanding that the ear reflects the entire body through a system of reflex points.
By stimulating these points, treatment aims to support the body's natural regulatory processes and reinforce the broader treatment plan.
Auricular Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture
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What this therapy is for
Auricular acupuncture and ear seed therapy are commonly used to support regulation of the nervous system and to reinforce the effects of broader Chinese medicine treatment.
They may be recommended for people experiencing:
• Stress, anxiety, or nervous system tension
• Fatigue or burnout patterns
• Sleep disturbances
• Hormonal or menstrual imbalance
• Pain conditions or muscular tension
• Skin concerns or inflammatory patternsEar seed therapy may be particularly helpful for individuals who prefer a gentle or needle-free approach, or as a way of continuing stimulation between acupuncture treatments.
How it may be used
Auricular therapies may be provided in several ways:
• As a standalone supportive session for clients seeking gentle regulatory support.
• As part of an acupuncture programme, where ear seeds are used between treatments to help maintain therapeutic effects.
• Alongside cosmetic acupuncture treatments, where ear points may be used to support circulation, stress regulation, and overall facial health.
The specific points selected are determined according to your Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment goals.
Many conditions respond best to a short course of regular treatments. For this reason, treatments at the clinic are often provided as structured programmes over several weeks.
Client Experiences Across the UK & Europe
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“Natural Healing Center’s herbal and nutritional support helped reduce my migraines after years of exhaustion and brain fog. I always feel deeply cared for and supported while in their programmes.”
— Helga ICELAND
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“I came to Natural Healing Center for digestion and balance support, and I was amazed by the gentle yet powerful effect of their care. I always leave feeling more centred, calm, and truly supported.”
—Suzanna SPAIN
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“The practitioners at Natural Healing Center are gentle, deeply knowledgeable, and truly caring. I always left each session feeling calmer, more grounded, and deeply supported.”
—Jocelyn GERMANY
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“During a period of chronic fatigue and brain fog, Natural Healing Center provided uniquely effective, deeply personalised support.”— combining their deep knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine with an intuitive, truly personalised approach.”
- Margaret ICELAND
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“The Natural Healing Center supported me through a deeply challenging emotional period and helped me feel more balanced and grounded again. They are warm, professional, and truly takes the time to listen with care. I genuinely felt a difference in my wellbeing and would absolutely recommend them.”
- Birta ICELAND
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“After years of limited results elsewhere, Natural Healing Center’s herbal programmes felt completely different — deeply healing, safe, and life-changing. I felt truly seen, supported, and understood from the very first session.”
- Tania UNITED KINGDOM
About Our Practitioners
All services are delivered by qualified Chinese Medicine practitioners working within a clearly defined professional scope and governance standards.
