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Your Trusted Acupuncture Clinic in Newry, Northern Ireland
East Meets West Acupuncture has been providing acupuncture services to clients from across the UK for 20 years. Our approach integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and 5 Element Acupuncture with Western Medical Acupuncture, offering a holistic treatment plan tailored to each individual's medical history, constitution, and specific health concerns. With over 30 years of experience in conventional medicine as a registered nurse and midwife, our lead practitioner combines expertise in both Eastern and Western methodologies to address a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. We prioritise patient-centred care, ensuring treatments are safe for all ages, including during pregnancy, post-natal recovery, and cancer care.Our clinic specialises in managing stress, anxiety, women's health issues, and musculoskeletal pain through acupuncture, cupping, and massage. We maintain continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of acupuncture research and practice, adhering to the highest standards of safety and efficacy. Our commitment to integrating traditional and modern techniques ensures clients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care focused on restoring balance and promoting long-term wellness.
Services
Acupuncture treatments
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Migraine relief
Stress management
Seasonal tune-up
Highlights and features
- We integrate 30 years of conventional medical experience with acupuncture expertise.
- Our treatments combine Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medical Acupuncture.
- We create personalised treatment plans addressing root causes of health issues.
- Our therapies are safe for all ages, including pregnancy and cancer care.
- We are members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) with rigorous training.
Associations and certifications
- British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
What people say
Amazing recovery
Deep relaxation
Invaluable advice
No side effects
Personalised care
Services
Acupuncture treatments
Our acupuncture treatments use fine needles to stimulate energy flow (Qi), addressing physical, mental, and emotional conditions. This natural therapy alleviates pain, reduces stress, and promotes healing without harmful side effects. Clients benefit from improved energy levels and better management of chronic illnesses.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture stimulates collagen production to reduce fine lines and improve skin elasticity. This non-invasive treatment enhances facial circulation, brightens complexion, and addresses systemic issues contributing to skin ageing. A course of 6-10 sessions yields optimal results for a natural, youthful appearance.
Migraine relief
Migraine relief sessions target underlying imbalances causing chronic headaches. By combining acupuncture with lifestyle advice, we reduce attack frequency and severity. This approach addresses both immediate pain and long-term prevention through holistic health optimisation.
Stress management
Stress management treatments use acupuncture to regulate nervous system activity, promoting deep relaxation. Sessions address both psychological symptoms and physical manifestations like muscle tension. Regular treatments improve sleep quality and emotional resilience for sustained well-being.
Seasonal tune-up
Seasonal tune-up sessions strengthen immunity and adaptability during seasonal transitions. Focused on preventing hay fever and seasonal illnesses, this proactive approach enhances vitality and prepares the body to cope with environmental changes naturally and effectively.
People
Mary Shevlin
Acupuncturist, Nurse & Midwife
Mary Shevlin is a licensed acupuncturist with over 30 years of experience in conventional medicine. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Her expertise combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western medical training, gained through work in the UK, USA, and China. Mary specialises in treating stress-related conditions, women's health, and chronic pain.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively treats migraines, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, women's health issues, and musculoskeletal problems. It also helps with seasonal allergies and post-cancer recovery.
Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?
Yes, acupuncture is safe during pregnancy and can help with conception, morning sickness, and labour preparation when performed by a qualified practitioner.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary: initial consultations last 1.5-2 hours, with follow-ups up to 1.5 hours. Chronic conditions may require 6-10 sessions for optimal results.
What qualifications do you hold?
Mary Shevlin holds a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, and has 30 years of nursing experience with UK and US registrations.
Do you offer cosmetic acupuncture?
Yes, we provide facial rejuvenation treatments using acupuncture to stimulate collagen production, reduce fine lines, and improve skin elasticity through natural, non-invasive methods.
How does acupuncture work scientifically?
Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to release endorphins and neurotransmitters, reducing pain and inflammation. It improves blood flow and promotes the body's natural healing processes at a cellular level.
Reviews (5)
Tara
Aug 18, 2021
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Mary is absolutely phenomenal in every aspect of what she does, always taking her time to listen and understand the problem you present with. She has really helped in relieving my rsi and tension in my neck/shoulders/back and arms, giving further lifestyle tips to keep on top of the problem. Without fail I come away from my sessions feeling like a new person, completely relaxed and energised. Mary is extremely professional and has a wonderful caring and calming aura. Her work is truly exceptional and I have no doubt in recommending her. Hands down, the best money I have ever spent!
Zoe Lucas
Jun 28, 2021
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After struggling with a very painful neck for weeks, with the pain also radiating down into one arm, constant pins and needles in my hand and numerous calls to the doctors, painkillers and a trip to A and E , i decided to give accupuncture a go not really knowing what to expect, it was the best decision for me, after just two sessions with Mary my pain went and so did my pins and needles! I found Mary to be very proffesional, kind, likeable and so knowledgeable, i feel completely safe and confident in her hands, ive also found after an accupuncture session, i feel less stressed and i sleep so much
Minggie Pooh
Jun 26, 2021
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I am glad I have found Mary for my teenage daughter KT. I needed someone with a wealth of acupuncture knowledge and more importantly someone who understands children (needles and children can be problems, thats the reason it was so important for me to find the right person!) Mary helps my KT both physically and emotionally. KTs anxiety has improved so much she is more confident, more relaxed and focussing well with her school work. KT has great trust in Mary. I suffer from neck pain, Mary put a few needles in me and, trust me, those needles were powerful! Pain relief was instant and my head
Ashok Singh
Jun 20, 2020
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My wife was advised accupuncture treatment by her doctor for her PCOS. We found East meets west accupuncture and met Marry. She listened carefully and then suggested lots of things from food to daily habits. Then she has performed accupunture first time. Those things really did wonder and we could see positve effect of those after few sessions. Mary really cares about her clients, very honest and dedicated in her work and brings lots of postive enery during the session. She has real in-depth knowledge of accpuncture and has lots of medical experience. We could really see all the benefits brought
Seb
Nov 21, 2019
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Mary Shevlin Is amazing! I am a very active person who does a great deal of physical fitness, but during this training I gained an overuse injury in my hip area. This stopped me from training, particularly running. The injury was hard to describe and locate and having been to multiple other therapies nothing was improving the pain. HOWEVER, after one session with Mary the pain was completely gone and I am over-the-moon. The key I think was in the diagnosis through looking at the whole body as opposed to just the hip area in isolation (specifically the lower back). Since then I have had a couple
