For the past 6 months I have been experiencing terrible pains in both my left and right foot and…read morehave been seen by doctors, consultants as well as physios. I was told that I had torn a tendon in my right foot and had a strain in my left foot as well as problems with my ligaments. I was advised by a friend to contact Elaine to see if she could help. I was a bit wary of doing this as I am no friend of needles - but as I was in so much pain I decided to try. When I met with Elaine she talked me through the proposed treatment and actually listened to what I had to say. I was pleasantly surprised that the treatment she provided was not what I thought it would be. I never thought that acupuncture could be relaxing. Following several sessions with Elaine I am able to walk without pain, wear my trainers again as the swelling I had previously reduced. I will continue to see Elaine weekly at this point to keep up the ongoing benefits. Elaine is a top professional but is also a very kind and caring person with great empathy - I cannot praise her enough.

From the owner: Elaine practices acupuncture as well as other complementary therapies as a way to improve clients'…read morehealth and overall lifestyle. Elaine has been working as a therapist for 15 years and qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Northern College of Acupuncture York in 2006. She also spent some time during 2010 in a local hospital in Hangzhou, China as part of a study trip furthering her knowledge, experience and practical abilities in the field. Above all else, Elaine believes strongly in maintaining a high level of sincerity, integrity and professionalism in her dealings with clients while demonstrating a relaxing and caring approach. Elaine Collins Acupuncture & Wellbeing also offers a variety of therapies including massage, PSYCH-K ®, Reiki, Reflexology and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT). In addition, Elaine has trained with some of the most prominent acupuncturists and fertility specialists in the field.

I came to see Catriona in considerable discomfort from what my GP diagnosed as a trapped nerve…read more She quickly worked out this was linked to my "dodgy" shoulder, injured playing sport and never allowed to heal properly. In a few sessions my discomfort is largely gone and my shoulder feels it's best for years! Already booked my mother in for sessions and would heartily recommend. She knows her stuff.

From the owner: Remedial Massage, Injury Rehabilitation, Medical Acupuncture, Sports Massage, Spinal Manipulation…read moreand Kinesiology Taping. Holistic treatments include Swedish, Aromatherapy and pregnancy Massage.

Having grown up with a hippy mother and thus being no stranger to what is referred to as…read morealternative remedies i have been a customer of this place for a number of years now. Offering herbal remedies for everything ranging from a bruised leg to flu, this place is a welcome tonic to the "take this pill and it'll all be fine" approach of your local GP. In addition to the herbal stuff, you can also get a wide range of massages in this place, from relaxing and calming treatments to deep tissue sports orientated ones. Got one of Dem sports massages a few years ago after caputing my shoulder via a combination of roof work and mountain bike madness. The results were nothing short of amazing. This place also does some interesting herbal and natural products ranging from lip bam to toothpaste and deodorants. It also does candles and other nice smelling type items. A visit here always leaves you feeling a little more refreshed than you were when you walked in. Add this to the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff and you have an ideal experience awaiting you

I was in pain again. My darn shoulder & neck playing up and giving me gip (as my Mum would say). I…read moreknow when it gets to this stage rather than swally a load of painkillers all the time what I really need is a GOOD massage. The kind that makes you go 'Ah yeeeaaaaaaaah....' I usually go to Karada Massage in High Street but I fear they may have closed down :( I could not access their website or phone them. *sob* So I needed a back up fast. I read on this here Yelp that WH were pretty good & also a friend of mine recommended them. I was so in need of relief (steady!) I phoned & made an appointment for that day. Got one luckily no bother. Brilliant. I wasn't sure exactly what type of massage to get (as they really do so many various kinds) so I explained to the nice lady on the phone & she said I could discuss my requirements on arrival with my therapist. My therapist was Isabel and she was very nice indeed. I explained to her my pain & she asked a few (relevant) questions & then said she would cater the massage to my needs ~ this being a back, shoulder, neck & face/head massage. Lovely job. I could not wait. My massage was for an hour and it was so so good. A wee bit sore at times but it was necessary as I was really knotted up & as tense as a very tense thing (apparently). She was very thorough and she did indeed massage all parts necessary, including my face which was so nice BUT as I didn't know I was getting a facial I had on my usual make-up which by the end of the massage, of course, ended up smudged all over my face! Ha ha! Oh dear...luckily they have a wee bathroom (with lovely smelling hand soap!) you can 'fix' yourself in after or else I would've scared the people of Woodlands with my mental clown face. Again. Doh. My particular massage treatment was £40 which you might think is a bit steep but for how much it helped me & how well it was catered to my needs I thought it was fair. Their website has a handy price-list so you can check how much your treatment should be before you go and check at what days/times they are available. Isabel recommended I come again in 2 weeks time (Yes, it was THAT bad!) and I did and again it was brilliant. She suggested monthly massages to me & I am actually really up for it as I am one of these people that really needs a good massage regularly. If only I was richer! Another really good thing about WH is that they stay open late on a Wednesday (and other evenings too), until 8pm I believe. This is great if you work 9-5pm. I also like the wee shop they have in here ~ lots of vitamins & herbal treatments/goodies, food/snack things & other stuffs. I just love the smell of this place as soon as you walk in...Mmmm! Herbs!

Fantastic service. He is very kind and understanding and puts you at ease and very professional…read more Has helped me a lot with my health issues and i don't struggle anymore with terrible fatigue after a few sessions of acupuncture. Would highly recommend, lovely service

I had been suffering from extreme pain in one of my shoulder joints for some time which restrictied…read moreeven putting on my coat or lifting my shopping bags etc. Mentioning this casually one day to a neighbour, her face lit up in a smile as she cried Dr Jiang is the man for you. I suffer from a heart complaint with associated aches and pains and after my treatment from Dr Jiang I am a new woman ! He has his Well Being and TCM Centre in Fort Street, Ayr close by Wellington Square. Well I decided to take up her suggetion and was glad I did. I was met by a spruce, fine looking Chinese gentleman in a spotless white coat who impressed me with his smile and gentle welcoming manner. After a 45 minute of partially clothed massage with some acupunture I certainly felt great relief and came out with a pain free arm joint and great flexibility and at reasonabe cost. Further enquiry showed Dr G Jiang is well known in Ayr for the benefits of TCM - Traditional Chinese Medecine as well as Oriental Bodywork Massage. Dr G Jiang is a graduate of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and well qualified in Acupuncture, massage and treatment of many other human ailments. As well as being a very pleasant person,Dr Jiang is also a very competent practioner it was clear to me.This is my view ,and my neighbour's personal experience.He is well recommended. Try his service - and find out ! Ronald Deen Ayr

Acupuncture in Scotland- yippee! Don is quirky and oh so amazing. I have been to him four times in…read morethree weeks, and the injury I've been carrying for two years is seeing its first improvement in about ten months. My body is adjusting to the intense work being done on it, and I feel a bit fatigued, but it could also be partly due to the change in season. I have a terrible cold right now and I am seeing Don today to needle, smoke, and generally kick its ass into my biological past. I am honored, surprised, proud to be his first review. I hope you ask me any questions you have. I'm a bit of an acupuncture expert, having done it twice a week for a year to help when this injury was new. Needles will always help, but it's finding a healer that makes all the difference. And Don is one of those.

Despite being a fan of oriental health care, I find the Chinese Medicine Centre a little too…read moreserious. The outside boasts that it can cure most problems- at least, most of the problems I either have or worry about- and the professionalism of the staff makes this a real different experience from my usual massage at a beauty centre session. The truth is, I don't really understand how it works, and I am slightly suspicious because of that. I am also very bad at keeping up regimes, as they suggest, and only made a single visit. I would say that the attention given to me was positive and they are obviously competent, but this is only really a good resource for people who are already au fait with the various Chinese systems and have confidence in them.