Acupuncture for Insomnia and Better Sleep

Many people in the UK struggle with poor sleep or restless nights. Acupuncture for insomnia helps to calm a busy mind, regulate your body clock, and encourage a more natural and restful sleep pattern.

Acupuncture for Insomnia and Better Sleep

Many people in the UK struggle with poor sleep or restless nights. Acupuncture for insomnia helps to calm a busy mind, regulate your body clock, and encourage a more natural and restful sleep pattern.

Acupuncture for Insomnia and Better Sleep

Struggling with sleep can feel like an endless, relentless loop of frustration and stress. Constantly worrying about how long it will take you to sleep or waking up through the night can feel like an uphill battle. 

Not only is it a mental battle, but a physical one, too. It can leave you exhausted, foggy, and irritable, which can affect your work, relationships, happiness, and overall health. Whether your problem is difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, acupuncture can help restore natural sleep patterns.

Why Insomnia Happens

Insomnia can be caused by many different things, including:

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Hormonal changes
  • Pain or chronic illness
  • Poor sleep habits
  • Depression
  • Overstimulation (screen time, caffeine, irregular schedules)

In Chinese Medicine, insomnia is often linked to imbalances in the Heart (spirit and mind), Kidneys (reserves of energy), and Liver (stress and Qi flow). When these are out of balance, restful sleep is disrupted.

How Acupuncture Helps with Insomnia

Acupuncture is beneficial in treating insomnia because it can help in a variety of ways. In its simplest form, it targets both the physical and the mental, trying to break the feedback loop that causes you to get stuck in a particular sleep pattern.

Acupuncture has been shown to help insomnia by:

  • Calming the nervous system
  • Reducing overthinking
  • Balancing melatonin and cortisol levels
  • Relaxing muscles and easing physical discomfort
  • Improving mood and reducing anxiety that interferes with sleep
  • Nourishing the Heart and Kidney energy for deeper rest

What to Expect

In the first session, we examine your medical history and sleep routines, exploring your sleep patterns, lifestyle, and stress levels. We also assess energy flow and emotional wellbeing.


Treatment uses fine, sterile needles in calming points such as Anmian (Peaceful Sleep), Heart 7 (Spirit Gate), and Kidney 6. The treatments are deeply relaxing, and many patients even fall asleep during the session.

Why Choose Our Clinic?

  • A degree-qualified acupuncturist who uses a wide range of acupuncture styles to get you the results you're looking for
  • A calming environment, designed to provide you with a deeply restorative experience, to support deep rest
  • A holistic approach that addresses both lifestyle and energetic imbalances
  • A practitioner who gives you plenty of time in the sessions, focuses on listening to what you need, and tailors treatments to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can acupuncture cure insomnia?

    Acupuncture can significantly improve sleep patterns and reduce the need for sleep medications, though lifestyle factors also play a role. It can also create a much calmer sleep experience, where you sleep better and worry less about your sleep.

  • How many sessions are needed?

    Some patients notice improvements after just a few treatments, while others with chronic insomnia may need ongoing support. In the first session, guidance will be given as to how many sessions you might need, which is always monitored to ensure you're coming at the optimal frequency for you.

  • Is it safe?

    Yes. Acupuncture is gentle, noninvasive, and free from side effects. Unlike some sleep medications, you won't wake up feeling groggy, and you will be able to experience freedom again.

Reclaim restful nights and energised days. Book your acupuncture session for insomnia today.