Paul Silk
Acupuncture and Massage in Barnet and Redbridge

Who am I?

After more than 12 years working in Youth Work and Informal Education I retrained in Acupuncture at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture (LCTA) in Finchley, London. I have been practicing for three years.

I hold a Licentiate and B.Sc. in Acupuncture. In my final year of practice I studied for an ITEC in Holistic Massage and since then have taken Continuous Professional Development courses in advanced massage and needling techniques. In 2009 I will be studying neuromuscular taping and trigger point treatments as well as advanced course in Acupuncture for helping fertility. I am a fully insured member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). I also hold a BSc in Religious Studies and Deaf Studies.

I volunteered for two years for the Gateway NHS Clinic in Clapham working with people with HIV and Hep C as well as providing palliative care for Cancer sufferers, rehabilitating Stroke sufferers and working with people with a variety of chronic conditions. I have worked with dancers, actors and singers both on tour and privately as well as Youth Movements and Community Centres. See On-site for more details.

Why come for a treatment?

People seek treatment for all sorts of reasons. Some want relief from pain or the end to a specific condition they find unpleasant or even unbearable. There are those who are simply interested to see what Acupuncture or Massage could do for them or what it feels like. If you want clarification about what I do and how Acupuncture and Massage could work for you, please call me on 07951 629600.

Why see me and not someone else?

My combination of techniques is unique. I blend manual therapies such as Holistic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Release (STR), Neuro-Muscular Technique (NMT)and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) with Chinese Acupuncture.

This combination can profoundly affect the body and the mind. My treatment principle is to treat regularly until you consider your pain or specific condition is at a manageable level and then to see you less frequently to maintain your body and mind so you can enjoy an active and fulfilled lifestyle.

My experience in treating a wide range of health problems translates into a therapist that is committed to working with you to improve your state of health.

What's your role?

Although I might personally believe Acupuncture is a powerful and effective tool and Massage can make you 10 years younger, I believe even more strongly that eating well, getting the right balance of rest and activity, and regularly practicing self-help techniques such as Qi Gung, Yoga, or Meditation can enhance your life a million times more than regular trips to receive external healing will do.

I will work with you suggesting and demonstrating exercises that you can help relieve pain and strengthen targeted muscles. I can provide access to dietary information that is simple to incorporate. I also use both guided meditations and share simple but powerful mental techniques that can help improve your quality of life.

What do I treat?

I most often treat people with:

Musculoskeletal injuries and traumas such as neck and back strain

Gynaecological problems and those seeking help with Conception and Pregnancy

Stress

Chronic illnesses

Stroke rehabilitation

Addictions (privately this option is expensive; please call me for a discussion about cheaper publicly accessible programmes)

If you have any questions please call me on 07951 629600 and I’ll talk to you honestly about what I feel I can help you with.

Where do I treat?

I treat at home in New Southgate in the London Borough of Barnet from a purpose-built ground-floor clinic space. I also treat in East London at Holistic Avenue in Walthamstow. See Clinic and Costs for more details.