What a wonderful experience with Noriko! I had an 8 hour layover in London so I decided to take the…read moreHeathrow express into paddington. My skin has been super dry and dull lately, plus I got a terrible night of sleep on the plane, so I was beyond glad Chi Yu was able to take me as a walk in. Noriko was so sweet and friendly, as was the lady who checked me in at the front (I didn't get her name). The facility is clean and cozy, offering tea or water when you arrive. The facial with products includes eminence products which all smelled and felt incredible. They also specialize in Japanese Cosmo Lifting Massages and Noriko integrated some of that into my facial, which was great and something new for me. The facial was so relaxing I'm pretty sure I fell asleep. I'll definitely make this my spot whenever I'm in London!

Picture this: sitting at my desk on Baker Street. All of a sudden, piercing pain right between my…read moreshoulder blades from...oh, probably 10 years of sitting at a computer hunched over and slouched. You know that burning knot feeling? Yes that. I was dreaming of some relief and started to do a quick search on Yelp for somewhere quite near my office. Nothing too laborious as my day was packed...so just a quick tune-up via chair massage was in order. Chi Yu to the rescue! Lovely staff and very welcoming. From making the appointment, to arrival, and situation all the way to checkout and bidding them adieu, everyone was so very nice. Somewhat sad that this is not a given, but in London it certainly isn't! This makes Chi Yu stand out. I made an appointment for same day with Rie, who was great. I was escorted downstairs to the treatment area, and given 30 minutes of chair massage. Brilliant, just what I wanted. She was very communicative and definitely helped ease the tension. I probably need one every day for a month to really work it out, but this really helped. I took a menu and will definitely be back. Really like the vibe of this place, the atmosphere (also SUPER clean), and the service offerings. Facials, beauty + Wellness massage, reflexology, Thai massage, etc. £15 (plus a bit extra for Rie) --- well worth it.

Walked in yesterday to ask about the price for accupressure. The lady at the counter told me that…read moreit would be 55 GBP and to fill out a form. I filled out the form and the doctor saw me right away. He did a 3-5 minute assessment of my shoulder issue and then had me lay on the table and proceeded to do acupuncture, which is not what I came in for. I decided to let it go and he put a bunch of needles in my shoulder and neck. Then had me roll over and did the same to the front. I will say that I my frozen shoulder did feel 50% better BUT he kept mentioning that he recommended me to take herbs to help for 5 weeks at 70 GBP per week. I declined. Then when I went to leave another person was at the counter with a bunch of herbs already bagged up told me the same that the doctor recommended the herbs for 5 weeks. I said no, and he said that there is a discount so the 5 weeks would cost 50 GBP per (250 GBP) I declined and as I went to leave he told me that the 55 GBP was for the consultation and that the acupuncture was 90 GBP. In the past month I've had acupuncture done in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco . This was more expensive than ANY of these cities. I think that the doctor was good, but the practices of the office leaves much to be desired. None of the other acupuncture places that I went to ever suggested herbs for the muscles in my shoulder. One sold me a muscle balm, which makes more sense. Beware

Fantastic, excellent treatment, lower back and both knees…read more Feeling so much better now, thank you.

I've been to a plenty of Chinese Dr's across the world with my problem back from all my travels…read more This place is as good and traditional as it gets. I had cupping, acupuncture and deep tissue massage and I walked in hobbling and out, walking tall. Really great. Ill be back on my travels for a pre-flight tuneup before heading back to Oz.

From the owner: Whilst we specialise in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Massage, Acupuncture The Shu Jun Academy…read morealso offers eight courses and training in the techniques of: Acupuncture, Reflexology, Facial Beauty, Relax massage, therapeutic massage, thai massage, weight control, neck and back problems.

I've been singing the high praises of Sarah since I visited her a few weeks ago…read more In an effort to become more balanced, healthier and aware in 2016 -- I booked a consult with Sarah, as she treats in the practice of the five elements. 'Five Elements' is a style of Acupuncture grounded in an ancient Chinese philosophy, which is based on the dynamic movement of energy seen in nature. I was very pleased to be seeing someone with a holistic approach (as opposed to a more functional kind of acupuncture seen by physios, etc). First, Sarah is a joy. Truly wise, calm, professional and trustworthy. Her style is more about you as a whole person and not just getting you on the table and sticking in pins in a few places (I've had this experience in the past). She speaks to you fully before a session begins and then assesses what will best nourish your energy. Nourish my energy -- I've never had anyone worry about nourishing my energy! I can tell you, you want Sarah to be this person for you. I visit her at the Barbican location (193 Whitecross Clinic). I've had now 3 visits to Sarah and I plan to keep going regularly. I leave each time feeling lighter. I trust her intuition, expertise... and to stick me with the needles! Highly recommended if you are looking for an excellent practitioner that will take her time with you, treat your whole person and really address blocks to your energy. She also offers massage, which I need to book in for! *£60/hour for acupuncture. Bank transfer preferred.

From the owner: Five Element Acupuncture, specialising in stress, anxiety and pain management…read more Energy psychology that connects the mind and the body, freeing the blockages that lead to ill health.

If you're super-sore from traveling, this is a great place to go. I got an hour massage for about…read morehalf as much as I usually pay in the states. Deep tissue, full body, and exactly 1 hour. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Plus it was open until 10 PM on a Sunday night. Nothing but good things to say.

Amazing body massage. True legit. Deep tissue. Reasonable prices. Clean. In a great area. Would…read morerecommend to anyone. After massage there are plenty of options for a meal.

Very bad company, they robed my mom out of 280 pounds. They sold my mom a month worth of herbs for…read more280 pounds, and they lied and said they were a doctor

Everwell Chester Had a massage and acupuncture booked for…read moretoday for the 1st time I have had problems sleeping, IBS, and back ache; the relief I felt when I walked out was amazing have booked another 6 sessions

I agree totally with the first reviewer. I came across this place totally by accident and although…read morequite familiar with Chinese medicine and even more so with acupuncture I was impressed by their professionalism especially from the tall doctor from Shanghai. I am going again today for a massage by a lady practitioner as my doctor is back in Shanghai on holiday. So I will report if she is equally good.

From the owner: Synergy's highly qualified practitioners are trained in Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine…read more We focus on the treatment and prevention of disease and place great emphasis on good health through lifestyle management. Patients receive personalised treatment most suited to their particular condition and individual needs.

This is an amazing place to go if you have any aches and pains that need sorting out,or if you…read moresimply feel like a reflexology session or massage to unwind. Every treatment I've tried has been superb and the manager is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly

From the owner: Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient medical system which…read morehas been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Qi (or vital energy) circulates through a series of invisible channels beneath the skin. Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities - Yin and Yang - and when these become unbalanced, the flow of Qi is disrupted and over time, ill health may occur. The flow of Qi can be disturbed by factors such as emotional states, poor nutrition, stimulants, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infections, toxins and trauma. Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of very fine needles in key areas along the channels (acupuncture points) to stimulate and balance Qi in order to restore health. Taking into account a wide range of signs and symptoms (including tongue and pulse diagnosis) the aim is to identify a pattern which points to an underlying imbalance that can be corrected by safe and effective treatment. Often described as a means of pain relief, acupuncture is in fact used to assist people with a wide range of health issues, including: Pain Sports injuries Repetitive strain injuries Arthritis Rheumatism Insomnia Anxiety and depression Respiratory disorders Digestive problems Gynaecological issues Allergies Circulatory problems Headaches Immune disorders It may be possible to improve the symptoms of other conditions and it is always worth enquiring about any particular problem you may have.