2023 - Hoxton Health

Hoxton Health Welcomes New Acupuncturist John Philbin

We are delighted to welcome John Philbin to Hoxton Health to start a new acupuncture clinic with us. John has joined us from Monday 22nd May and has taken over Esperanza’s clinic.

John has 30 years experience in treating a wide range of health issues as well as supporting patients undergoing conventional treatment for various health conditions.

In his treatment approach, he believes we are all unique and that the notion that one size fits all is ill-founded. From a holistic perspective finding a treatment that works for an individual is paramount. Creating a treatment plan specific to a person’s needs is a key element in supporting their goal of achieving optimal health.

Initially training in holistic medical massage and aromatherapy, he then went on to train as an acupuncturist. He specialises in chronic pain, stress related illness and fertility.

John also studied Balance Method acupuncture with the late Grandmaster Dr. Richard Tehfu Tan. The Balance Method has revolutionised the acupuncture world. This simple, logical 3-step strategy precisely and effectively stimulates a minimal number of distal points. The system is rooted in the ancient classics of Acupuncture, the Nei Jing, and based on the concept of healing the body by balancing channels/meridians. John also incorporates bodywork into his treatments tailoring treatments specific to an individual’s needs.

Acupuncture treatments are available every Wednesday and Thursdays. For the full price list, please visit our treatments page here: https://hoxtonhealth.org/treatments. To book an appointment or if you have any queries, please feel free to call us on 020 7739 2533 or email reception@hoxtonhealth.org.

Patient Valerie Shares her Story

Earlier this week we caught up with Valerie, a regular patient that has been coming to Hoxton Health since the pre-pandemic times.

What brought you to Hoxton Health?

During COVID my health deteriorated, I was at home, I broke my foot, and suffered a close bereavement – and I was walking around with a cloud over me. I used to come to Hoxton Health before, and then I was in a situation where I needed to make a change.

Now I feel like me again; I just needed to get my health sorted. Hoxton Health provides so many different treatments, that you are bound to find one that works for you! So all these different treatments, in line with pain management programmes, and a desire to improve my health in 2023 – that’s what brought me to Hoxton Health!

How have the treatments helped you?

For one, coming here gets me out of the house. If I come regularly, it’s something that gets me up and out. Each treatment has done something different. I was bedbound, then in a wheelchair – and when I came I was using a stick, now I walk with a limp, but no stick. The therapies have shifted my energy, they’ve allowed me to feel like me again. There were times when I didn’t recognise myself, and now I do. I feel brighter and more able.

The therapies have shifted my energy, they’ve allowed me to feel like me again.
Patient Valerie

Reflexology with Paula – I ended up in tears and I don’t know why, she has such a lovely way with her – it has really helped.

Acupuncture with Fatima – I tested it and I know it really works for me. I suffer with hyperhydrosis, and when I first came to Hoxton Health it was out of control. I said to Fatima forget all the pain, that is what I need to sort out – and it has happened. These are the 2 treatments I really like, but I have tried most of them, and not been disappointed with any one of them

Would you recommend Hoxton Health to your friends and family?

ABSOLUTELY!! And I do. I keep trying to get my mum’s carer to come. Absolutely recommended, I wish you did home visits, so someone could come and give my mum a massage as she is housebound. Also I hope that in the future Hoxton Health will join up with the pain management groups in the borough, so costs could be subsidised

Here at Hoxton Health we have a range of low-cost complementary and alternative therapies, as well as exercise groups running from Monday to Friday, which you can view on our site here.