Lucent Acupuncture Bristol | Acupuncture for body, mind and spirit in Bristol

Sam May, BSc, LicAc, MFHT is an experienced registered acupuncturist, and has been offering Traditional Acupuncture in Bristol for body, mind and spirit since 2010.

He combines the Five Element and TCM (‘Traditional Chinese Medicine’) styles of acupuncture in an integrated approach to address a wide range of health concerns, and has also trained in auricular acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and scalp acupuncture.

Sam is passionate about the holistic approach to acupuncture treatment which he employs, looking to treat the whole person and to understand the underlying patterns of disharmony within the body, mind and spirit.

*“When one applies medical treatment, one must keep in mind first of all, the patient’s spirit.” (quote from the Nei Jing, c.200BC)*

Sam is also an experienced meditation and Qi Gong teacher and practitioner, and incorporates other holistic therapy treatments.

He has been listed as one of the “three best rated acupuncturists in Bristol” online.

tel: 07733 154 419

Lucent Acupuncture Bristol

5.0

Based on 21 reviews

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Hannah Stein

4 years ago

I’d be suffering with long covid post viral fatigue for 2 years along side back pain due to repetitive strain from my job. I’d tried pretty much everything before visiting Sam and I couldn’t recommend him enough. The chronic pain and heaviness I’d be carrying since covid has completely shifted and my back pain is the best it’s been for over 10 years. He’s given me my life back and I’m so grateful. Thank you Sam!

Shelley Treacher

Sam has helped with everything from anxiety, grief, and menopausal symptoms, to physical discomfort, aches, and pain, over the years. I always feel better within myself after a session. He's also a really gentle and supportive chap. I wouldn't want to be without his care. He's clearly got an in depth enthusiasm and knowledge for his profession. One of the best!

honey badgers

Sam is fantastic! I have been seeing him regularly for over 6 years for some acupuncture and it has been extremely beneficial.
Sam has a very calm and empathetic manner which makes you feel at ease straight away. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone wanting some acupuncture sessions.

Margarita

5 years ago

Sam is an excellent practitioner. I have seen many different acupuncturists over time, and Sam is by far the best one I have seen.
He reviews my situation at the start of each session and will adapt his treatment accordingly. His knowledge is outstanding. His concern and understanding for me as a client make me feel cared for. In addition to helping with specific symptoms, I always feel very relaxed and calm after the treatments. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone.

SIMBA Ceren Demirci

Sam’s acupuncture is very healing and balancing, he’ll talk with you to understand what you need and will hold a very safe space throughout the session. Definitely recommended!!

Oliver & Emily Cook

My husband and I had acupuncture treatment with Lucent Acupuncture for fertility and migraines - we fell pregnant and the migraines are gone. Definitely recommend. Thanks Sam!

tom carey

Very relaxed and detailed remedial experience for treating whiplash, neck back and shoulder strain, would highly recommend 👌Very accommodating seeing me last minute where possible.
Thank you

Amy Hill

I have been receiving acupuncture treatment from Sam since April this year with symptoms associated with long covid.
From our very first session Sam really listened to my symptoms and concerns and was able to provide professional and considerate advice and a propose a reasonable plan of treatment.
I have been visiting Sam regularly since and have seen significant improvements to my symptoms, energy levels and general well-being through his care.
Throughout this experience I have felt well supported, well informed and well connected to the methods that Sam applies.
Sam always makes sure I am comfortable during treatments and considerately adapts treatments to suit my needs and priorities on a week to week basis.
I would highly recommend Sam as an acupuncturist due to his professional, kind and considerate attitude to his patients, alongside his well informed and successful approaches.

Mira P

7 years ago

After continuous health problems for which the doctor eventually prescribed daily antibiotics for the foreseeable future, I started acupuncture with Sam. I have never looked back, no more antibiotics, far less frequency of illnesses and regularly topping up Sam’s acupuncture has kept me balanced, strong and with a skip in my step! He’s my first call if I feel a dip or niggle and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. Sam is intuitive, knowledgable and on point! Thank you Sam. :)

Be Wheeler

11 years ago

I first came to see Sam May in January with a muscle problem in my hip area which had been ongoing for a few years and then I had a fall on it too. I was in a lot of pain and over time with acupuncture and physiotherapy it is starting to sort it out. Sam has approached this difficult problem with care and great patience and thought.

I am 68 and in reasonable health but was very low in spirit which was affecting my well being. I hadn't expected or intended to address this with the acupuncture but Sam's sensitive and intuitive approach to the whole person, mind, body, spirit, quite quickly revealed things that needed some attention.

Very quickly with acupuncture for constitution and spirit at the multi- bed clinic, and some longer discussions and helpful insights about my spiritual path/life I began to feel alive again and see my way forward. Sam guided me in a gentle, perceptive and caring way without being intrusive. His openess and honesty were so helpful in getting to the heart of the matter.

In addition I have been overweight/obese for a number of years and finding slimming diets simply did not shift the weight I asked Sam to try acupuncture for weight loss. In conjunction with joining Slimming World and sessions of acupuncture in 5 weeks I have lost one stone and one pound. I am convinced the acupuncture has helped because before I was so stuck even with diets.

I cannot speak highly enough of Sam as a therapist and as a person as he has helped me in so many ways. I totally recommend him as a therapist and would encourage anyone not to hesitate to go to his clinic and see for themselves.

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