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Are hot flashes disrupting your life? Many women experience intense waves of heat and sudden sweating as they move through menopause, symptoms that can leave you drained, restless, and frustrated.
These moments don’t just disturb your nights. They creep in at work, interrupt your focus, and sometimes leave you anxious about when the next one will strike.
You don’t have to suffer in silence. At Deanna Thomas – Acupuncture & Wellbeing in Middlesbrough, we specialise in women’s health and natural menopause support. Acupuncture offers a safe, drug-free way to reduce hot flushes, calm night sweats, and bring balance back to your body and mind.
Hot flushes and night sweats are among the most common menopausal symptoms. They’re triggered by fluctuating hormone levels, particularly oestrogen, which affect how the body regulates temperature.
You may notice:
Sudden hot flashes in the face, neck, or chest
Excessive sweating at night (“hot flushes and night sweats”)
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Changes in skin sensitivity
Mood swings, low mood, and anxiety
Some women only experience mild hot flashes, while others find them severe, disrupting sleep and daily life. Menopause is officially defined as the time 12 months after your last period, but symptoms can begin years earlier.
At our Acklam clinic in Middlesbrough, your comfort comes first.
Each session is tailored to your needs.
Gentle high quality acupuncture needles are placed at specific points to regulate hormones and calm the nervous system.
Treatments are deeply relaxing, many women fall asleep during the session.
We usually recommend a course of 6–10 treatments for lasting results. Many women notice improvements after just 2–3 sessions, while deeper changes build across the full course.
Initial consultation & treatment: £80
Follow-up sessions: £65
💡 If you’re in receipt of healthcare insurance, you may be able to claim back the cost of your acupuncture treatments. Check with your provider to see if you’re covered.
When looking for relief from menopause symptoms, women often come across a range of options. These may include:
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Often effective but linked to potential risks such as breast cancer and heart disease. Guidelines suggest using the smallest possible dose of oestrogen, sometimes combined with progesterone for women who still have a uterus. Stopping HRT may also lead to a return of menopausal symptoms.
Prescription medicines: Some antidepressants or non-hormonal medications are sometimes used to treat severe hot flashes, though research shows they are generally less effective than hormone therapy and can cause side effects such as weight changes, sleep problems, or digestive issues.
Herbal remedies and dietary supplements: Options such as black cohosh, red clover, dong quai, evening primrose oil, vitamin E, or St John’s Wort are popular among some women. These are classed as forms of complementary medicine or alternative medicine, but scientific evidence is mixed. High doses can sometimes cause problems such as liver damage or bleeding problems. Always seek advice from a doctor or healthcare professional before starting supplements, especially if you are on other medicines.
Lifestyle changes: Small adjustments like dressing in layers, using a fan, keeping a cold drink nearby, taking a cool shower, practising relaxation techniques to breathe deeply, avoiding hot drinks or spicy foods, and following a healthy diet may help some women reduce menopausal symptoms or manage their severity.
A healthy diet rich in plant estrogens may also help some women manage symptoms, though acupuncture offers a proven way to ease mild hot flashes and ease hot flushes naturally.
While all of these approaches may provide benefits, many women turn to acupuncture because it is:
Natural and drug-free
Backed by scientific evidence showing reductions in both the number and severity of hot flashes
Free from the serious side effects that can accompany other treatments
Supportive for the body and mind, improving sleep, mood, and quality of life
For many women, acupuncture offers the balance of effectiveness and safety they’ve been searching for.
Over 600+ 5⭐ reviews from women across Middlesbrough & Teesside.
Specialist training in acupuncture for women’s health and menopause.
Member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), ensuring professional, evidence-based care.
A warm, welcoming clinic with free parking and easy access.
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