We listen first
A 60 to 90 minute first session with the time to be properly heard: history, medications, sleep, digestion, energy, mood, and cycle. Pulse and tongue diagnosis follow, and you leave with a TCM working diagnosis you understand.
TCM Pillar
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Marylebone: acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, and Chinese herbal medicine, practised together as one system and Body Perfected's foundational discipline since 2010.
The short answer
What this treatment is
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system practised in China for over two thousand years. It frames health as a balance of internal systems, and it draws on several tools to support that balance:
- Acupuncture and moxibustion, the needling and warming techniques at the core of the system.
- Cupping and tuina, for tension and circulation. Every term on this page is defined in the TCM glossary.
- Chinese herbal medicine, prescribed individually and adjusted over time.
At Body Perfected the TCM pillar is delivered by Claudia Ferreira: BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine and BAcC-registered, with postgraduate training in TCM Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
This service is for clients who want the full TCM system rather than a single modality, and for anyone not yet sure which combination of tools fits their picture. If you know you want one strand, you can also book acupuncture, fertility acupuncture, or manual lymphatic drainage directly.
At your first appointment there is time to be properly heard
Your history, your cycle, your energy, and what matters to you. The first session runs 60 to 90 minutes depending on the service: medical history, current medications, sleep, digestion, energy, mood, and your menstrual cycle where relevant. Pulse and tongue diagnosis follow, and from this we arrive at a TCM working diagnosis you understand.
You leave with a written summary of what was done, why, and the plan for your next session.
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Claudia is a true healer! I arrived very tense after a long flight and she was able to help calm and reset my nervous system. I highly recommend the 1-hour lymphatic massage.
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I had a great lymphatic drainage session with Claudia. After having sinus surgery to remove polyps and dealing with congestion, I felt so much better after the session. Highly recommend!
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Claudia is wonderful. Her treatments are incredibly relaxing. She is attentive and asks questions ahead of time to be more targeted during the sessions. Her treatment rooms promote a sense of calm. I would highly recommend her!
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Fees and booking
Book by WhatsApp or phone on +44 7455 005 334. We agree a clear plan at your first session and reassess it at every visit, so you always know what your care involves and why.
- First consultations run 60 to 90 minutes depending on the service; follow-ups are 60 to 75 minutes
- Fertility acupuncture from £125 for the initial 90-minute consultation, with follow-ups at £85
- Lymphatic drainage from £130 for 60 minutes, or £160 for 90 minutes
- Programme, herbal, and block fees are confirmed at your first consultation
Your journey
with Body Perfected
Every plan starts with being properly heard. We find what is driving your picture, treat it with the right combination of pillars, and evolve the plan with you as your body responds.
Treatment, tailored to you
Acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, manual lymphatic drainage, herbal formula: chosen for your TCM diagnosis, not by default. Sessions run 60 to 75 minutes, and you leave each one with a written summary of what was done and why.
We evolve with you
Pulse, tongue, and current symptoms are reassessed at every visit, and the toolkit and herbal formula adjust as the picture shifts. Plans are agreed in 6-week or 12-week blocks, so you always know where you are in the arc.
Care that lasts
As things settle, treatment moves to a maintenance frequency: keeping your cycle, energy, and recovery steady. Where you have a GP, fertility clinic, or surgeon involved, we coordinate with them throughout.
Integrative care that treats the cause of your symptoms. Rooted in 2,000 years of Chinese medicine, delivered for modern life, from Marylebone since 2010.
- You see the same practitioner at every visit, so your TCM diagnosis (pulse, tongue, history) carries forward and treatment evolves as the picture shifts.
- Over 20 years of clinical practice across 4 integrative pillars: acupuncture, nutritional therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, and manual lymphatic drainage.
- Rated 4.8 on Google from 68 reviews, at 1 Orchard Street: 3 minutes from Bond Street and Marble Arch tube stations.
- We work alongside conventional medicine: with your consent, treatment notes are shared with your GP, fertility clinic, or surgeon.
Fertility, acupuncture and lymphatic drainage
- Fertility acupuncture, timed to the phase of your cycle
- IVF, ICSI, IUI, and frozen-transfer support, including the Paulus Protocol
- The 12 Weeks Fertility Reset Protocol
- Traditional acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and tuina
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Nutritional therapy for fertility and women's health
- Manual lymphatic drainage for post-op recovery, lipoedema, and postpartum swelling
- Miscarriage and postpartum recovery care
Areas treated
What's included
- Full TCM system: acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, and herbal medicine
- BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine, BAcC-registered, 20+ years' clinical experience
- Postgraduate TCM Gynaecology & Obstetrics training
- Coordinates with your GP, fertility clinic, or other clinicians
- See Claudia herself every visit: one expert across the whole TCM toolkit
- TCM pulse and tongue diagnosis at every session: patterns evolve, treatment evolves
Written and medically reviewed byClaudia Ferreira, BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine · MBAcC · Postgraduate TCM Gynaecology & Obstetrics · British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) for the acupuncture and moxibustion components. Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) for herbal-prescribing standards. NICE guidance recognises acupuncture as an option for chronic primary pain (NG193)..
FAQ
Common
questions
Is TCM regulated in the UK?
Not by statute: acupuncture is not statutorily regulated in the UK. The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) is the lead body for traditional acupuncture and holds a voluntary register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority; AACP and BMAS are the professional associations for Western medical acupuncture. Chinese herbal medicine is not statutorily regulated either; the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) and the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM) are the main professional bodies. Body Perfected works to RCHM-aligned standards on sourcing, prescribing, and adverse-event monitoring.
Will TCM work alongside my Western medicine?
Yes. Most TCM at Body Perfected runs alongside conventional medicine: GP follow-up, fertility-clinic protocols, hospital pathways. We never recommend stopping prescribed medication and we coordinate with your prescribing clinician where the herbal element interacts with a current prescription (warfarin and St John's Wort being two well-known interactions outside the Chinese pharmacopoeia, but the principle applies).
How is this different from just having acupuncture?
A standalone acupuncture session uses one TCM tool. The TCM pillar service uses several: acupuncture plus whichever of moxibustion, cupping, tuina, or herbal medicine fits the diagnosis. Many presentations respond well to acupuncture alone; some respond materially better to the multi-modal approach. The intake conversation usually clarifies which is the right fit for you.
Are the herbs safe?
Reputable UK herbal practice uses only regulated, traceable suppliers; no endangered species, no banned ingredients, no substituted herbs. We disclose every ingredient in your formula and screen for known interactions with any medication you are on. Side effects are uncommon and usually digestive (loose stool, mild bloating); we adjust the formula if they arise.
How long should I plan to stay in TCM treatment?
For an acute or recent presentation, 6 to 12 weeks is usually enough to know whether TCM is the right tool. For chronic conditions, fertility work, or multi-system presentations, 3 to 6 months is more realistic. Some clients move to maintenance treatment (monthly or quarterly) for years after the initial work resolves.
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