PATIENTS visiting a city pharmacy can now opt to have acupuncture while picking up their prescription.

Trained nurse and acupuncturist Karen Wade has started offering sessions of the complementary therapy on Mondays at Henwick Halt pharmacy in Henwick Road.

She said anyone can benefit from a session.

"Acupuncture can help all kinds of things from headaches and back and joint pain, to arthritis and menopause," she added.

To book an initial consultation pop into the pharmacy or call 01905 335905.

Karen is pictured treating Judy Threadgold at DG Health and Mobility Centre in Henwick Halt.

Picture by Emma Attwood. 08548804