- Acupuncture in Winchester
Your Inner Balance, Awakened.
Rooted in Chinese Medicine, our treatments honour your body’s innate intelligence — creating the conditions for it to remember its own wisdom.
The INNR Ethos
At INNRÂ (pronounced “inner”)Â Wellness in Winchester, we believe healing begins by returning to your inner balance. Rooted in Chinese Medicine, our acupuncture treatments honour the body’s innate intelligence and its natural ability to heal when given the right support.
Inspired by the plum blossom that blooms in the heart of winter — a symbol of resilience — our philosophy reflects the capacity for renewal even in life’s most challenging seasons.
In our calm, restorative space, you are invited to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Each treatment nurtures body and mind, restoring harmony, balance, and vitality.
MEET our acupuncturist
Hi, I am Noelle, BSc (Hons), LicAc, MBAcC
I’m Noelle, founder of INNR Wellness, acupuncture practice in Winchester. I hold a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture and was awarded the Hicks Achievement Award as the highest-performing student in my year.
I’m committed to continually developing my clinical practice. I undertake monthly training with a Beijing-based physician in Applied Channel Theory, a palpation-based system that supports precise diagnosis and highly targeted treatment. I’m also currently undertaking a Postgraduate degree in Women’s Health & Fertility at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine.Â
Areas of special interest:
Women’s Health & Fertility — menstrual health, fertility, perimenopause & menopause.
Chronic Pain — including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia & migraine.
Chronic Conditions — e.g. Chronic fatigue, POTS & dizziness/vertigo.
Natural & Powerful
Chinese Medicine works with your body’s own healing intelligence, restoring balance (homeostasis) and supporting lasting wellness.
Time-tested & Proven
For over 2,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped people find health and vitality—its timeless therapies like acupuncture, moxa and cupping are now backed by modern research.
Holistic & Personalised
Chinese Medicine is a personalised wellness system that treats the whole person. It connects body & mind, viewing health as a dynamic balance influenced by our inner world (mental-emotional), our lifestyle and the environment and nature at large.
Our treatments
Discover Your Path to INNR Balance
Acupuncture
Activates the body’s natural healing response — helping balance hormones, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support better sleep, digestion and emotional wellbeing.
Cupping & Gua Sha
Gently boosts circulation, releases muscle tension, reduces inflammation and accelerates muscle recovery.
Moxibustion
Uses the gentle warmth of burning mugwort to enhance circulation and dispel cold, restoring flow within the body.
Facial Acupuncture
Naturally rejuvenate your skin by stimulating blood flow, boosting collagen, smoothing fine lines, and revealing a healthy, radiant glow.Â
Ear Seeding
Small beads placed on precise ear points gently relieve stress and soothe the mind, prolonging the effects of your treatment.
Why Choose Us?
Licensed Acupuncturist
I hold a First-Class Bachelor degree in acupuncture from the prestigious College of Integrated Chinese Medicine; and received The Hicks Achievement Award as the top-performing student in my year.Â
Postgraduate Women's Health & Fertility
Currently undertaking a Postgraduate degree in Women’s Health & Fertility at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (Health Sciences University), with advanced training in menstrual health, fertility, PMOS, endometriosis, pregnancy, IVF support and (peri)menopause.
Precision Through Palpation
I specialise in Applied Channel Theory, a palpation-based system developed by Dr. Wang Ju-Yi. By carefully assessing the body’s channels through touch, I can identify patterns of imbalance and tailor treatment with greater precision—creating a truly individual approach to complex, long-standing conditions.
Trusted & Professionally Registered
Registered with the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK’s leading professional body accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This means I meet rigorous standards for training, safety and professional practise. GPs can refer patients to BAcC acupuncturists, and many (private) insurers cover acupuncture.Â
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Frequently Asked Questions
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK’s only acupuncture body accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). As a result, treatment is recognised by many private health insurers and may be eligible for reimbursement. I am also registered with Healthcode and insurers including Vitality Health, AXA, Aviva and WPA. Many other insurers also offer cover. For more details, visit the BAcC website or check directly with your insurer. Coverage may vary by provider and individual policy.
TCM Perspective
Acupuncture gently stimulates precise points on the body to support its natural ability to heal. In traditional Chinese medicine, this helps balance the body’s energy flow, known as Qi (pronounced “chi”), allowing it to move freely through the body’s channels or meridian pathways.
Modern Medical Perspective
From a modern medical perspective, acupuncture activates the nervous system, encourages the release of endorphins, and enhances blood circulation. It can also help reduce inflammation, relax tight muscles, and support healthy hormone regulation.
Conditions Acupuncture Can Help
People turn to acupuncture for a wide range of concerns, including pain conditions, digestive issues, stress and anxiety/depression, hormonal and women’s health needs, sleep challenges, immune support, and skin health, and many more. It is also used in many NHS pain clinics and trauma-recovery programmes. Whether on its own or alongside conventional treatment, acupuncture offers a holistic and effective approach to wellbeing.
Most people feel little to no discomfort. Acupuncture needles are incredibly fine, close to the width of a human hair and much thinner than the hollow needles used for medical injections. The gauge of the needles we use is typically 0.2 mm (for comparison, the average gauge of a hypodermic needle used for injections is 25 mm to 38 mm). With a guide tube and skilled technique, insertion is quick, gentle, and often barely noticeable.
What You May Feel
During treatment, you might experience a mild tingle, gentle pressure, or a dull ache as the needles are placed. This sensation, known as DeQi, is a positive sign that the body’s energy is responding. These feelings are brief and usually fade quickly. Many people find the experience calming, and some even fall asleep during treatment. If you feel nervous about needles, just let us know. We can adjust our approach to help you feel completely at ease.
Acupuncture is generally very safe when performed by a licensed professional. Most side effects are mild and temporary, such as minor soreness or fatigue. However, many patients leave sessions feeling relaxed, refreshed, and with improved well-being.
Professional Standards & Training
As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), all professionally qualified members have completed degree-level training in acupuncture, requiring a minimum of three years and 3,600 hours of training. They have had full anatomy and physiology training with an extensive focus on risk and safety and have also undergone at least 400 hours of in-person clinical training. Following qualification, members are expected to carry out regular risk assessments and yearly continuous professional development (CPD).
The number of sessions varies depending on your condition, how long you’ve had it, its severity, and how your body responds to treatment. Some people notice relief after a single session, but most benefit from a course of treatments over several weeks.
Acute issues, such as a recent muscle strain, may improve within 1-3 treatments, whereas chronic conditions usually take longer and often begin with weekly sessions before moving to less frequent maintenance as symptoms improve.
During your first appointment, we'll discuss a personalised treatment plan and provide an estimate of how many sessions may be helpful. In most cases, 3-4 treatments are recommended before reviewing progress, as acupuncture works cumulatively, where each session builds upon the last to create stronger, longer-lasting results.
Loose, comfortable clothing is ideal for acupuncture, as many points are located on the arms, legs, back, and abdomen. Your practitioner can also provide a gown or blanket to ensure comfort and privacy. If you’re coming in for cosmetic acupuncture, it’s best to arrive without make-up.
Practice Locations
Home Acupuncture Practice (Tues-Sat): 7 the Limes, Sarum Road, SO22 5QZ, Winchester.
Mondays only: At Vita Spa, 23 St Peter Street, Winchester, Hants, SO23 8BW.
Opening Hours
Monday Afternoon: 3-8pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 3pm & 5-8pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
M : 07724 573400
E : info@innr-wellness.co.uk
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