What is acupuncture and how does it work?
Acupuncture uses very fine needles at selected points on the body to support nervous system regulation, circulation, pain modulation and the body's natural recovery processes.
Harley Street Specialists — Serving Islington
Specialist Acupuncture for Islington Residents — Minutes Away on Harley Street
Led by Dr Qin, a third-generation Traditional Chinese Medicine physician with 40+ years of clinical experience and 12,000+ patients treated.
Our proprietary Qi Acupuncture protocols are designed for complex and chronic conditions — and we're just 12 minutes from Highbury & Islington on the Victoria line.
Recognised by leading UK insurers
Getting Here
Getting to Qin's Clinic from Islington
By tube
By bus or taxi
Parking
Patients from Islington travel to 22 Harley Street for specialist Traditional Chinese Medicine expertise not available locally — in London's premier medical district, with proprietary Qi Acupuncture protocols refined over four decades.
Getting Here
What Makes Qin's Clinic Different?
Proprietary Qi Acupuncture Protocols
Developed by Dr Qin over four decades of clinical practice, combining classical TCM principles with precise, patient-specific treatment planning.
Specialists in the Cases Others Cannot Resolve
Patients arrive after exhausting NHS pathways, physiotherapy and specialist referrals. Complex, chronic and multi-system cases are our focus.
40+ Years of Specialised Expertise
Led by Dr Qin, a third-generation TCM physician, with over 12,000 patients supported through personalised treatment.
Why Acupuncture
A Treatment Built Around You
Holistic Healing
Treats underlying patterns, not isolated symptoms.
Science-Backed Results
Grounded in clinical experience and modern evidence.
Safe and Natural
Drug-free care delivered to professional standards.
Personalised Care
Every treatment plan is shaped around you.
Trusted by patients across North London and beyond
Patient Outcomes
TaglinMeet Your Practitionerse
Specialist Care, Personally Delivered
Dr. Qin
Founder
Distinguished Harley Street practitioner Dr. Qin brings together over three decades of expertise in traditional Chinese medicineand Western medicine since her medical qualification in 1994. Her innovative approach to integrative medicine has led to successfully treating more than 12,000 patients throughout her illustrious international career, before establishing her prestigious Central London practice on Harley Street.
Lubos Tranta
Master Practitioner of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Lubos Tranta is an experienced acupuncturist and herbal medicine specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern medical insight, he provides safe, precise, and personalised care for adults and children. His expertise includes pain management, paediatric care, musculoskeletal conditions, and chronic inflammatory and immune concerns.
Conditions We Treat
A Broad Range of Concerns, Treated With Depth
Pain Management
Women's Health
Fertility Support
Digestive Health
Skin Health
General Wellness
Frequently Asked
Questions From Islington Patients
Is acupuncture safe?
When delivered by qualified, experienced practitioners, acupuncture is widely considered safe. Every treatment at Qin's Clinic follows careful assessment and professional hygiene standards.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by condition, severity and how your body responds. Acute issues may need fewer sessions; chronic or complex cases often benefit from a structured course with regular reviews.
What can acupuncture treat?
Common reasons patients visit include pain, sciatica, arthritis, migraines, stress, sleep concerns, IBS, PCOS, fertility support, menopause symptoms and general recovery support.
How long does the journey take from Islington?
Most Islington residents reach the clinic in 15–25 minutes door-to-door by tube, depending on starting point. Driving and taxi journeys can vary with traffic.
Is there parking near the clinic?
Yes — Q-Park Harley Street and Q-Park Oxford Street are both within a short walk and are the most convenient options for drivers.
Next Appointments Available This Week
Begin Your Transformation
A comprehensive consultation and bespoke treatment plan, shaped by 40+ years of specialist clinical experience.