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Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture is a holistic, evidence‑informed system of healthcare that focuses on assessing and treating patterns of imbalance within the body. It is suitable for a wide range of health concerns and may support pain management, recovery from illness or injury, stress regulation, and overall physical and emotional wellbeing. Treatment is guided by the principles of Traditi... Read More

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture is a holistic, evidence‑informed system of healthcare that focuses on assessing and treating patterns of imbalance within the body. It is suitable for a wide range of health concerns and may support pain management, recovery from illness or injury, stress regulation, and overall physical and emotional wellbeing.

Treatment is guided by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and focuses on identifying underlying contributors to symptoms rather than isolated complaints. Care is tailored to the individual and may incorporate acupuncture alongside supportive techniques such as cupping, moxibustion (heat therapy), gua sha (muscle scraping), Chinese massage, acupressure, and guidance on lifestyle and TCM‑based dietary principles to support long‑term health.

Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy is a hands‑on, evidence‑informed approach to assessing and treating muscle and soft tissue dysfunction. It is suitable for both active individuals and non‑athletes, and can support recovery from injury, management of persistent pain, and improved movement and performance. Treatment focuses on identifying underlying contributors to symptoms and tailoring care to the ind... Read More

Sports massage therapy is a hands‑on, evidence‑informed approach to assessing and treating muscle and soft tissue dysfunction. It is suitable for both active individuals and non‑athletes, and can support recovery from injury, management of persistent pain, and improved movement and performance.

Treatment focuses on identifying underlying contributors to symptoms and tailoring care to the individual. A range of manual and supportive techniques may be used where appropriate, alongside guidance on training load, recovery strategies, general health, weight management, and performance to support long‑term outcomes.

Paul Thompson

Paul works with people experiencing pain, injury, and movement‑related issues, helping them recover, move better, and return to the activities that matter to them. His approach combines acupuncture and sports massage therapy, with treatments tailored to the individual rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.

Paul supports a wide range of concerns including musculoskeletal pain, sports and training‑related injuries, persistent tension, stress‑related symptoms, digestive health, sleep issues, hormonal balance, and mental‑emotional wellbeing. He places a strong emphasis on understanding the underlying patterns and contributing factors, rather than only managing symptoms in the short term.

His clinical approach may include acupuncture and dry needling, sports massage therapy, cupping therapy, trigger point work, acupressure and Chinese massage, and soft tissue mobilisation techniques such as muscle scraping (gua sha or instrument‑assisted soft tissue work). Where appropriate, Paul also offers practical nutritional guidance to support health, weight management, and physical performance, informed by both modern nutritional science and traditional Chinese medicine principles.

Paul graduated summa cum laude from Pacific Rim College in Victoria, Canada—one of the world’s leading institutions for acupuncture and integrative health. He is known for his calm, compassionate approach and for working collaboratively with patients, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and involved in their care. His goal is to help you achieve meaningful, lasting improvements and feel more at ease in your day‑to‑day life.

Paul is registered with The Acupuncture Society UK and is committed to providing safe, professional, and high‑quality care.

Paul works with people experiencing pain, injury, and movement‑related issues, helping them recov... Read More

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Garstang Natural Health Centre - Acusport
Located at: Garstang Natural Health, High St, Garstang
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Need Help? 07846 412210 paul@paul-thompson.co.uk