Acupuncture for Long COVID and Post-Viral Fatigue in Lewes

Some people recover quickly after a virus. Others don’t. You might feel better for a while, then crash. Or find that symptoms never fully clear — fatigue, breathlessness, poor sleep, brain fog, chest tightness, or a general lack of resilience.

Acupuncture offers a structured, whole-body approach to support your recovery. It works by regulating the systems under strain — helping the body settle, restore energy, and regain function over time.

Understanding Post-Viral Patterns

In Chinese medicine, post-viral fatigue is a sign that recovery has stalled. Some systems are under strain, others are overcompensating. Often it’s the Lungs, Spleen, Kidneys, or Heart — systems responsible for breath, energy, sleep, digestion, and emotional regulation.

You may be left depleted, restless, or stuck in a cycle of partial recovery followed by setbacks.

I don’t treat “Long COVID” as a fixed label. I treat what your system is showing now — and support the parts of the body that aren’t recovering as they should.

What I Often See in Clinic

People come in with symptoms like:

  • Ongoing fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest

  • Breathlessness or chest tightness

  • Brain fog or poor concentration

  • Digestive changes or loss of appetite

  • Poor sleep or unrefreshing rest

  • Low mood, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion

  • Feeling flat, slow to recover, or easily overwhelmed

These may vary day to day — which is why treatment is responsive, not fixed.

What to Expect in Treatment

Your first session begins with a detailed consultation. We’ll look at the full picture — not just symptoms, but how your body’s been responding since the illness.

I’ll ask about:

  • Your recovery timeline and any lingering effects

  • What symptoms are most persistent or variable

  • Energy, sleep, digestion, breath, and mood

  • What helps, what aggravates, and how activity affects you

Treatment is tailored to your current state. Acupuncture points are selected to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and help regulate your system. If needed, we may use moxa to support warmth and recovery, or offer food-based guidance based on Chinese medicine principles.

There’s no pressure to explain everything or perform. Treatment is steady, responsive, and based on what your system is ready for.

Sustained Support for Ongoing Recovery

Post-viral fatigue rarely resolves with a quick fix. Recovery tends to be gradual — and treatment should match that pace.

Acupuncture offers a way to support the body’s regulation over time. Each session helps the system reset and respond more clearly, especially when symptoms are changeable or slow to resolve.

We’ll agree on a plan based on how you’re presenting — whether that means weekly support at first or spacing sessions to match your energy. Treatment is always adapted to where you are, and how you’re recovering.

This work can sit alongside NHS care, nutrition, or any other support you’re receiving.

Start with a Conversation

If you’re still feeling the effects of a virus and want a clear, practical approach to recovery, acupuncture may help.
You’re welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation to see if this feels like the right support for where you are now.