Tom Kennedy Acupuncture and Tuina Bristol

Tom is a very thoughtful and considered person that pays close attention to understand the nature of your problem. He undertakes a number of different kinds of therapies but I've mainly had acupuncture treatments. I've first visited Tom with a chronic sports shoulder injury that I'd had for two years. Tom's treatment provided some relief even after the first session and then completely cleared up after a handful of visits. I've also had two separate occurrences of searing hip-pain. On both occasions, Tom has managed to provide me with the basis to begin recovery. In fact, with the first occurrence, I was actually able to leave his treatment room and walk down the stairs (which really was quite miraculous). With the other treatment, a day of rest following treatment put me on the road to recovery.

I had been suffering from sudden onset of severe back pain but managed to get treatment and it has really helped. I no longer need pain relief medication and find that acupuncture and cupping has been the answer for me. I am really pleased that Tom was able to see me so quickly and I know if the problem recurs it will be my first line of treatment.

I first went to see Tom over 10 years ago, after having tried various treatments for back pain following a car accident. Having taken some detailed notes about my general state of health and lifestyle Tom identified what treatment would be most effective. After a few sessions I felt so much better and I was able to return to work. Last year I started to suffer from arthritic joints in my toes and I had no hesitation to seek Tom's help again. Tom's calm and professional approach is very reassuring and he is always willing to give additional suggestions that may help.

I had an induction treatment with Tom when I was 41 weeks pregnant. He was friendly and reassuring, and explained what he was doing. I went into labour several hours later! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tom.

I have a chronic illness and have been seeing Tom weekly for some years. His treatments have seen me through some very difficult times, increasing a sense of wellbeing and calm and a sense of hope. He is unfailingly sensitive, calm, positive and empathetic and I cannot imagine my life without the weekly needles. In addition he is highly intelligent, reading widely on health matters and embarking on further training.

Tom Kennedy treated me for over a year whilst I was trying to recover from a very serious spinal cord injury. His treatment program was bold, professional and completely invaluable to my recovery. Having little prior experience of acupuncture I soon realised how skilled and knowledgable Tom was in his field. His manner alone is soothing and durring treatments I would feel comfortable and relaxed. I cannot recommend his services more highly. Sam Crossley.

Tom's warm professional approach left me in no doubt that I would be in good hands, both figuratively and literally! His enthusiasm for and knowledge of Chinese medicine resulted in a comprehensive analysis of my problem and a treatment plan in which I had every confidence. I always felt able to ask any questions or note any observations along the way, and these were listened to and used to make adjustments and fine tune as necessary. I can't recommend Tom highly enough!

My partner and I used acupressure for pain relief in labour and found it to be tremendously effective, and nicely complemented the Hypnobirthing practice we'd been using as our main guide through labour. In the end my partner did not find it necessary to use any other form of pain relief. As well as the effectiveness of the pressure points at directly relieving pain, there was a significant benefit in me having an active (and useful) role to play during labour. The constant physical contact between us helped strengthen our bond, and let my partner know that I was present and engaged in the process, even when she was deeply internally focussed. My partner found my presence reassuring, and the active role of performing acupressure helped us both feel part of a shared experience.

Tom has been treating me for various ailments over the past 6 years and he is one of the few practitioners that I continuously return to whenever my body is in need of attention. The reason for this is simple - he really listens to me and then responds with an expert mix of accupuncture and tuina which my body always reacts to quickly and positively. I trust Tom 100% and have total respect for his approach and dedication to his path. He has a very gentle energy which helps with the healing energy of his work and is constantly increasing his knowledge to ensure his patients receive the best opportunity to heal. I can't recommend Tom enough!

In May this year, on a Zimmer I was seen by a Consultant Surgeon who recommended that first I might try Acupuncture: my G. P. Was pleased and not surprised it has proved so effective in getting me mobile ('there's a lot of medical evidence to support its claims' he said). I'm hugely grateful to Tom Kennedy, and not only for his strong, gentle skills as an Acupuncturist, which have restored my mobility (there have been occasional lapses, of course), and transformed other parts of me not functioning particularly well. It's Tom's holistic approach - he is a gloriously listening person, and his needles and massage have affected me - body, mind, spirit - in a mysterious (and to several close and observant friends) clearly visible way: "centered, attentive, calm, listening - even (at times) peaceful". No wonder I'm grateful. NEVILLE.

Tom is incredibly knowledgable and very helpful. I felt much better after my treatments. The cost is more reasonable than others if researched. Would definitely recommend Tom and his treatments.