Acupuncture to Support Cancer Care in Brighton & Hove
Quality of life
Living with cancer or undergoing treatment can feel overwhelming. Many people look for safe, supportive ways to ease side effects and improve their quality of life. At my Brighton & Hove acupuncture clinic, I offer gentle treatments that work alongside your medical care, helping you feel calmer, more comfortable, and more in control.
Managing better
A Safe, Gentle Option for Cancer-Related Side Effects
Acupuncture is not a treatment for cancer itself, but research shows it can help manage common side effects such as:
Nausea and vomiting (especially during chemotherapy)
Peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in hands and feet)
Pain, including aromatase-inhibitor–related joint pain
Hot flushes and night sweats
Fatigue and insomnia
Stress and emotional wellbeing
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What the Research Says About Acupuncture & Cancer Support
Clinical studies and international guidelines now recognise acupuncture as a safe and effective option for supportive cancer care. For example:
The Society for Integrative Oncology recommends acupuncture for pain and aromatase-inhibitor–related joint pain.
Reviews show acupuncture and acupressure can reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Evidence suggests benefits for fatigue, sleep quality, and overall wellbeing.
How I Work With You at My Brighton & Hove Clinic
I create a calm, nurturing space where you can relax, de-stress, and let go. Treatments are always tailored to your needs and carried out with great care. Safety is my priority — I adapt needling techniques and follow oncology guidelines, especially if you have had surgery, radiotherapy, or are at risk of lymphoedema.
Alongside acupuncture, I may also offer reflexology for additional relaxation, and I can teach you simple acupressure points to use at home between sessions.
Retreats
Small, women-only retreats where everything is taken care of. Daily qi gong, nourishing food and the gentle wisdom of Chinese medicine, with plenty of time to swim, rest and simply be.
Acupuncture
Experienced Acupuncturist, Effective Acupuncture Treatment in Brighton & Hove.
I am no longer taking new patients. Except if you have a referral – email a request and i’ll get back to you.
Qi Gong
Move with the seasons. Breathe with nature. Feel more like yourself.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that brings harmony to body and mind through gentle, flowing movement. It helps restore the natural rhythm between rest and activity, strength and softness.
Sometimes what you need isn’t another treatment. It’s time away, good company and the chance to feel properly cared for, in a place that restores you.
Rest, nature and Chinese
medicine self-care,
shared with a small
group of women.
Living with the seasons
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Meet Jo
About Jo Darling
With over 15 years’ clinical experience, I specialise in women’s health, fertility, and IVF support. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, am a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), and continue postgraduate training in reproductive and cancer support.
My approach blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern research to provide safe, evidence-informed care — helping you feel balanced, nurtured, and supported through every step of your fertility journey.
If you’d like to talk things through first, I’m always happy to discuss how acupuncture might support you.
