Leech therapy is the clinic's principal service, carried out by a registered leech therapist. Medicinal leeches are applied to the treatment area, where they help the body's own healing by improving local blood flow. Each leech is used once and safely disposed of afterwards.
Sessions are unhurried and fully explained before anything begins. Most people need a short course rather than a single visit, and you'll be given clear aftercare guidance to take away.
My name is Agnieszka, and I have arthritis myself.
I know what it's like to wake up with stiff fingers that you can't bend properly straight away. I know what it's like to put off going for a walk because your knee has swollen up again. I know what it's like to sit in a doctor's waiting room and leave with another prescription for tablets that ease the pain for a few hours — but don't address the underlying problem.
A few years ago, I decided to look for something that could genuinely help rather than simply mask the symptoms. Leech therapy made such a difference to my own daily life that I went on to gain full qualifications and insurance so that I could offer this therapy to others.
If you recognise yourself in any of the problems below, get in touch. You don't need to explain to me how exhausting and frustrating it can be — I understand it better than most people might imagine.
These are the everyday problems people tell us about before their first session.
Medicinal leeches can support local blood circulation and the body's natural healing processes.
The saliva of medicinal leeches contains a range of biologically active substances. When a leech feeds, its bite and saliva combine to increase local blood flow to the treatment area — which is why hirudotherapy is used to support circulation and the body's own healing.
Treatment is provided by a qualified and insured therapist in a clean, professional clinical environment. Each leech is used once and safely disposed of afterwards, and your session is unhurried and fully explained before anything begins.
Your visit begins with a short consultation about your health, your symptoms and any medication you take. This makes sure leech therapy is safe and suitable for you before anything else happens.
The treatment area is cleaned, and everything used is sterile and single-use. The leeches are supplied fresh for your appointment.
One or more medicinal leeches are placed on the treatment area. They attach and feed for around 20 to 40 minutes — most people describe the sensation as gentle rather than painful. The leech drops off naturally once it has finished feeding.
The leech is removed and safely disposed of. The bite site is dressed, and you'll be given clear, written aftercare guidance before you leave.
Most people benefit from a short course of sessions rather than a single visit. Following your consultation, you'll receive a personalised plan so you know what to expect.
Hirudotherapy may be used as a complementary therapy to support people with:
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual following a detailed health consultation. Hirudotherapy is a complementary therapy and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment provided by your doctor.
Hirudotherapy is not recommended for people with:
A few things worth knowing before you book your first session:
Thank you for choosing medicinal leech therapy.
Leech therapy supports the body's natural healing processes. It is normal for the bite site to continue bleeding or oozing for several hours after treatment.
Please contact us if bleeding becomes excessive, you develop signs of infection, or you have any concerns about your recovery.