Acupuncture for Menopause and Perimenopause in Lewes
Menopause isn’t an illness. It’s a transition — and like any major change, it asks for support.
Whether you’re in the early stages of perimenopause or adjusting to life post-period, acupuncture offers a calm, effective way to ease symptoms and restore a sense of balance.
In Chinese medicine, menopause marks a shift in how energy moves through the body. Instead of pushing through it, we aim to listen — to what your body needs, what’s trying to change, and how to support that shift gently and naturally.
What Acupuncture Can Support
Acupuncture may help with:
Hot flushes and night sweats
Mood swings, irritability, or anxiety
Sleep disturbances
Brain fog or memory changes
Irregular or heavy periods
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Low energy or fatigue
Digestive changes
Aches, stiffness, or tension
Emotional disconnection or loss of direction
These symptoms often overlap — and acupuncture works best when supporting the whole picture.
Menopause in Chinese Medicine
In classical Chinese medicine, menopause relates to the Kidneys — the system that stores our deep reserves. As we move through life, these reserves are gradually drawn on. When they become depleted or unbalanced, symptoms can emerge.
Menopause may involve:
Yin deficiency (heat, dryness, agitation)
Yang weakness (cold, fatigue, fluid retention)
Liver and Heart imbalances (emotional shifts, insomnia, restlessness)
Acupuncture helps regulate these systems, reducing distress and supporting your body's adjustment.
Why Early Support Matters
Perimenopause often begins years before periods stop. Subtle changes in mood, sleep, cycle length, or energy are early signs that your system is shifting. The sooner these changes are supported, the more smoothly your body can adapt.
Early treatment can reduce the intensity of symptoms later, helping you move through the transition with more steadiness, insight, and comfort.
What to Expect in Treatment
We begin with a full consultation. I’ll ask about your cycle history, symptoms, energy levels, sleep, digestion, and emotional state. Every treatment is tailored — whether you’re mid-transition or well beyond it.
A typical session includes:
Gentle needling to restore hormonal and nervous system balance
Techniques to cool heat, support fluid balance, or lift low energy
Guidance around breathing, food, or lifestyle based on Chinese medicine
Many people feel calmer and more grounded after the first few sessions. For others, shifts unfold gradually as the system finds its new rhythm.
Emotional & Nervous System Support
This stage of life often brings reflection, grief, change in identity, or new direction. It’s not just hormonal — it’s deeply personal.
Acupuncture creates space for your nervous system to settle and your spirit to re-centre — so that you can move forward with more clarity and calm.
Begin Gently
If you’re struggling with menopause or perimenopause symptoms — or simply want support through this transition — acupuncture offers a grounded, natural approach.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk things through and see if it feels right for you.
Esaias Hobbs offers acupuncture for menopause, perimenopause, and hormonal balance in Lewes, East Sussex. Rooted in classical Chinese medicine, treatments are gentle, responsive, and individually tailored to support this important life transition.