Anthea Barbary

Acupuncture

Anthea Barbary  LicAc MBAcC Dip I Hyp GQHP AdvDipH ADPR

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years, and continues to be practised alongside Western medicine in hospitals throughout China. In recent decades, a growing body of scientific research has confirmed its effectiveness for a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, headaches, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, osteoarthritis, and women’s health.

I first became interested in acupuncture in 1994, after it helped me personally. That experience inspired me to study Traditional Chinese Medicine in London, where I trained extensively in acupuncture and Chinese medical theory, qualifying in 1997. Between 1997 and 2002, I worked in several West London clinics, gaining a broad range of experience before moving to Lewes, where I’ve lived and practised ever since.

Over the past 29 years, I’ve given thousands of treatments, and supported people through many different issues, including:

• Digestive health – IBS, bloating, and other digestive discomforts

• Treatment-related support – nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy or after surgery

• Women’s health – menstrual problems such as PMS, polycystic ovaries, and endometriosis

• Fertility – natural conception, IVF/IUI support, and hormonal balance

• Pregnancy symptoms – nausea, back pain, and anxiety

• Menopause – hot flushes, anxiety, sleep problems, and emotional change

• Pain management – both acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, injuries, and tension

• Chronic fatigue and tiredness – supporting energy, resilience, and recovery from burnout

• Emotional wellbeing – stress, anxiety, and insomnia

I have many years of experience supporting IVF and IUI cycles, and when appropriate, I combine my specialist fertility hypnotherapy training with acupuncture to enhance outcomes and wellbeing. I also work with natural fertility, interpreting basal body temperature (BBT) charts, and integrating this information into Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment.

As a post-menopausal woman, I understand the profound physical and emotional shifts that can occur at this stage of life. I am passionate about helping women navigate these changes whether it is through the hot flushes, or the profound identity shift that can occur within these years.

Having experienced both acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain myself, I understand how debilitating it can be, and how life-changing effective treatment can feel. This personal insight, combined with years of clinical experience, allows me to support clients with pain management in a way that is both empathic and highly practical, whether addressing injuries, arthritis, tension, or long-term chronic pain.

In addition to acupuncture, I am an advanced hypnotherapist and clinical supervisor, with 17 years of experience, supporting clients to achieve lasting physical and emotional change. I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

I’ve lived in Lewes for over 23 years, where I’ve raised my children and been an active part of the local community.

For more information, to book an appointment or a free 20 minute consultation - email: antheabarbary@gmail.com