Downham Market Complementary Health Clinic - Downham Market

Danie Venter

Paul Apostolou - Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture

On 29 December 2023 Clare made an emergency appointment for me with Paul. I was in such pain, he had to help me put my shirt on. I was in bed for a whole week - I could not even cover myself with the sheet or open the shower. My wife had to help me with everything.

Although I went a couple of times to Clare Finch in the past, I have never gone to an Acupuncturist, as I have a phoebe for needles!
However Paul has such lovely bedside manners and put me completely at ease. He knows his subject which immediately create trust and confidence in him.

With basically no help from the NHS, my journey with Paul began. I knew it would not be an easy and quick fix. Paul made his diagnoses, but we both wanted it to be confirmed by the NHS.

In the mean time, I went to the A&E and the surgery - nobody could tell me what was going on and I was referred to a Rheumatologist with a waiting list of 42 weeks!
During the next 6 months, I had another 3 "attacks" like this. Every time I was in terrible pain, could not do anything for myself and was in bed for at least a week.

I had no other choice as to see a private Rheumatologist. After a lot of blood tests it was confirmed that I had Seronegative Arthritis and Acute Gout. The only medication which help, are steroids. I have NALD (Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease) and the steroids have very bad side effects for one's liver. My blood platelets are also very low, which causes easy bruising, bleeding and a very low immune system.

With regular treatments from Paul, my body was slowly recovering and I could slowly decrease my intake of steroids. His treatment also helped my liver to cope while I was taking high dosses of steroids and the scan taken in December 2024 showed no deuterating of my liver. My immune system is getting better, my blood platelets are higher, my gout is under control and I have much more energy.

At the moment I am on a very low dosses of steroids. I am still seeing Paul and with his help, I know I will be able to come off the steroids completely.

I don't want to even think what would have happened to me if Paul did not help me. I highly recommend Paul to anybody, no matter what medical problem you have. You will not regret it one moment.

Thank you Paul and Clare!

Claudine Venter

Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture - Paul Apostolou
I have experienced UTI for many, many years and the last couple of years experienced severe pain as a result of arthritis. I developed a lump on my thyroid last year and with another "lump" in my throat later on, I was told that it could be cancer. I was also constantly struggling with constipation. A couple of years ago, my body was totally messed up as a result of the mirena coil. Overall my whole body just felt run down.
Then a year ago my journey with Paul started. I knew it would not be a "quick fix". And what a turn around for my health it has been! I have no arthritis pain anymore, the lump in my throat is gone, my UTI and constipation has cleared up and overall I have much more energy.
Paul is such a caring person. He takes a genuine interest in his patients. On top of his treatments, he always give advice and tips to help you with your health. And then the best part is the deep massage at the end of every treatment! I highly recommend Paul if you have any health issues.

Gwyneth Davies

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Review
- Paul Apostolou, Acupuncturist

I have experienced a chronic cough for over thirty years, which has gone on to cause other issues. The NHS has been unable to help to the point of being told I just had to live with it.

My daughter-in-law recommended Paul following successful acupuncture treatment herself for a different problem after just two sessions. I had nothing to lose by trying it, so I booked an appointment. After four sessions I have seen definite improvements, gone is my completely dry throat and I am beginning to see a reduction in the severe coughing fits. I know it is not an overnight cure, after suffering as long as I have it is going to take time.

Paul is such a caring person who really takes interest and genuinely wants to help his clients giving lots of helpful tips on top of the treatments. The hour appointment is wonderfully relaxing and has the added benefit of ending with a great massage! Would definitely recommend seeking help from Paul.

Antony Pedersen

Had a session with Clare this afternoon having injured my back recently, and was in a great deal of discomfort, the difference I felt was remarkable, will be going back on the weekend for a further session. I am hugely grateful and impressed.

Claire Steel

I have been seeing Sara for a few months now due to my psoriatic arthritis and also a ripped tendon. She has worked wonders giving me exercises, and treats my issues and every time it feels wonderful and correcting my issues. I never had my pain dealt with so Sara has been a professional, efficient, truly an angel from above!! Thank you.

Carolyn Hayes

Sara, the physiotherapist, was excellent - very friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. I went to her with concerns about a painful knee, after an X-ray hadn't picked anything up. She showed me how to do some strengthening exercises, which seem to really help. I am now back to walking and cycling with either no or very little pain (depending on the hills!) and hope to start running again very soon. Thank you Sara!

Chris Tonroe

Clare Finch has been brilliant. I have had trapped nerves in my neck and back on several occasions over the years and she been excelling in finding the route of the problem and then using many methods in trying to help fix the issue. Would highly recommend to anybody in need of care.

diane drewry

I first saw Kate, the acupuncturist, late last year and she helped me with a number of complaints; one in particular was a long term skin problem that sets in in summer and continues to cause grief. Kate eradicated the problem immediately; it will resurface in heat so each summer has the potential to flame up again, but Kate's treatment worked for the whole year and after resurfacing this summer, I returned to Kate and in one session she got rid of it! She has also helped with arthritis in my knee and anxiety through worrying and its attendant sleeplessness. I can highly recommend Kate and am so happy to have discovered her.