Acupuncture Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Specialist Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, 22 minutes from Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
Book your initial consultation No pressure. No long-term commitment. A proper first session.★★★★★ 800+ five-star reviews · BAcC and CNHC Registered · 22 minutes from Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Free parking
If you've been looking for a specialist acupuncturist near Saltburn-by-the-Sea, this is it.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea has good local services. What the TS12 area doesn't have is a dedicated Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic with degree-level qualifications, BAcC registration, and a clinical focus that goes considerably deeper than a general wellness offering.
Our clinic is in Middlesbrough — 22 minutes from Saltburn-by-the-Sea via the A174. Clients travel from Saltburn-by-the-Sea and the surrounding area regularly, most for the same reason: they need something more specialist than what's available locally.
Chronic pain that physio hasn't shifted. Hormones that feel completely out of sync. Anxiety or sleep problems that have become the background noise of daily life. Fertility concerns that are starting to feel urgent.
When symptoms have been present long enough to shape your week, a localised or symptomatic treatment approach often isn't enough. TCM works with the pattern behind the symptoms — which is why it reaches conditions that other approaches don't.
Recognised by the NHS and recommended by NICE.
NICE guidelines recommend acupuncture for chronic primary pain, tension-type headaches, and migraines. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture goes considerably further — addressing hormonal, emotional, and systemic conditions that clinical guidelines haven't yet caught up with. Many clients from Stockton and the surrounding area come to us having already explored conventional routes.
What we treat
Clients from Stockton-on-Tees and the surrounding area come to us for a wide range of conditions. Treatment is always tailored specifically to you — your health history, your symptoms, your patterns.
- Chronic pain, neck pain, and musculoskeletal conditions — back pain, sciatica, joint pain, fibromyalgia, and persistent neck or shoulder tension. NICE recommends acupuncture for chronic primary pain.
- Migraines and tension headaches — NICE recommends acupuncture for both. A dedicated course of treatment rather than reactive pain relief.
- Hormonal health and menopause — hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, irregular cycles, perimenopause, and the hormonal picture that isn't quite explained by a single diagnosis.
- Anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties — nervous system regulation for people who feel wired, depleted, or both. Addressed through body acupuncture with Deanna and ear acupuncture with Anthony.
- Pregnancy and postpartum — nausea, pelvic discomfort, breech presentation, and postnatal recovery.
- General wellbeing — when something feels off but doesn't fit neatly into a diagnosis.
What happens at your first appointment
Most people who haven't tried acupuncture before don't quite know what to expect. Here's exactly how it goes.
You arrive and settle in
The clinic is calm and unhurried. Free parking is directly outside. There's no waiting room atmosphere — just a quiet space before we start.
A full consultation
Your initial session is 75 minutes. We talk through what's brought you here — your health history, your sleep, your digestion, your cycles, your stress levels. In TCM, all of it is diagnostic. Nothing is irrelevant.
Your first treatment
Fine sterile needles are placed at the specific points chosen for you. Most people feel a mild, brief sensation and then very little. Many drift off. You rest for 20 to 30 minutes while the treatment works.
Honest advice on what's next
At the end of the session we talk through what was observed and what a realistic plan looks like. You decide what works for you. No pressure and no obligation to commit to anything on the day.
What clients say
★★★★★ Over 800 five-star reviews on Fresha and Google from real clients across Teesside. Read them here.
★★★★★"I cannot thank you enough for what you've done for my mam. The pain in her face had been tormenting her for so long. My dad said she hasn't had the severe pain for a good few weeks now. This means so much to our family."
Client family member, Google Review ★★★★★"After years of chronic pain and poor sleep I'd honestly given up. Three sessions in I slept through the night for the first time in two years. I tell everyone about this clinic."
Client, Fresha Review ★★★★★"Deanna is so caring and friendly but also an absolute professional. She has excellent knowledge but uses her intuition to guide each session. Five stars — would highly recommend."
Rachel Andrews, Google Review Your Practitioners
BSc (Hons) Acupuncture, London South Bank University · MBAcC · CNHC Registered · PG Diploma Obstetrics & Gynaecology · NADA GB CertifiedDeanna holds a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from London South Bank University — a full degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, not a module or short course. She is registered with the British Acupuncture Council and the CNHC, the two principal regulatory bodies for acupuncture in the UK.
She came to acupuncture with over a decade of existing therapy practice behind her. She sees clients Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
FHT Registered · NADA GB Certified · Level 3 Battlefield Acupuncture · VTCT Level 3 Sports MassageAnthony is one of very few NADA GB certified practitioners in Teesside. He specialises in auricular acupuncture, Battlefield Acupuncture for pain, and sports massage — including combined sessions for those dealing with injury or muscular strain.
He sees clients Monday to Saturday, making him the first point of call for sports injuries, physical recovery, and anyone needing a Saturday appointment.
Sessions and pricing
Initial Consultation
£80
75 minutes
Full case history, TCM diagnosis, treatment plan, and first acupuncture treatment. All in one session.
Book nowFollow-up Sessions
£65
60 minutes
Ongoing treatment building on your personalised diagnosis. Most people notice a meaningful shift within three to six sessions.
Book nowRecommended
Weekly Membership
£220
Per month · 4 sessions · Save £40
Consistent treatment builds cumulative effect. This is the course most clients need for sustained, lasting results.
Book nowNo long-term commitments required before we've established what you need. Payment is taken at the time of booking to confirm your appointment.
Clinic hours
| Monday to Friday | 9:00am to 5:00pm (Deanna) |
| Monday to Saturday | Available (Anthony) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting here from Stockton-on-Tees
The clinic is at The House, 283 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 7BP. From Saltburn-by-the-Sea, the drive takes around 22 minutes — 22 minutes via the A174 westbound along the coast toward Redcar, then into Middlesbrough. Free parking is directly outside the clinic.
Clients travel from across the TS12 postcode area and the wider East Cleveland coast including Marske, Brotton, and Skelton. The A174 coastal road offers a straightforward route into Middlesbrough.
🚘 Saltburn town centre — 22 mins 🚘 Marske-by-the-Sea — 18 mins 🚘 Brotton — 20 mins 🚘 Skelton — 19 mins 🚘 Redcar — 14 mins 🚘 Guisborough — 18 mins
Things people often wonder before booking
"Is it worth travelling from Saltburn-by-the-Sea to Middlesbrough?"
22 minutes. Free parking. Clients from Saltburn-by-the-Sea and the surrounding area make this journey regularly. The session is worth considerably more than the drive. There is no equivalent specialist BAcC-registered TCM clinic in Saltburn-by-the-Sea itself.
"I've never had acupuncture before."
Most people haven't. The initial consultation is designed with that in mind. Deanna explains what's happening throughout. The needles are very fine, the sensation is usually mild, and the most common response is that people wish they'd started sooner.
"I've already tried physio / pain management / other treatments."
That's one of the most common things we hear. TCM addresses the pattern behind the symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves. That distinction is often what makes the difference for people who've felt stuck with a conventional approach.
"How many sessions will I need?"
It depends on your condition and how long it has been present. Most people notice a meaningful shift within three to six sessions. Deanna will give you a specific, honest recommendation at the end of your first appointment — not a vague commitment to a long course.
Useful reading before you book
Questions most people have before their first session — answered honestly.
Deanna Thomas Acupuncture & Wellbeing is Middlesbrough's specialist Traditional Chinese Acupuncture clinic — serving Saltburn-by-the-Sea, East Cleveland, and the surrounding area.
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22 minutes from Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Free parking. No pressure to commit to anything before you feel ready.
Book a Consultation Appointment only · Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with Deanna · Monday to Saturday with AnthonyOr call us on 0800 593 2023