About Anthony Thomas

Meet Anthony

Our Specialist in Pain Relief & Nervous System Reset

When you step into a session with Anthony, most people notice the same thing straight away.

Things slow down. The noise fades. Your body begins to feel safe enough to let go.

Anthony is the clinic’s pain, stress, and nervous system regulation specialist, offering calm, grounded, body-led care for people who feel overwhelmed, tense, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of pain. His work is especially supportive when talking feels difficult or exhausting, because the body can do the work without words.

Anthony — Nervous System & Pain Regulation Specialist

Anthony has been part of Deanna Thomas – Acupuncture & Wellbeing since 2023, but his journey into healthcare began with a conscious decision to change direction.

Before training in acupuncture and bodywork, Anthony worked for HMRC.

Over time, he realised he wanted work that was more human, more meaningful, and more directly connected to helping people feel better in their bodies,  not just manage systems.

That career shift led him into hands-on therapies focused on regulation, relief, and recovery. Today, Anthony brings a steady, grounded presence into every session, creating a space where the nervous system can settle and the body can begin to reset.

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Anthony providing ear acupuncture treatment for pain and stress regulation in a calm clinical setting

Why Clients Choose Anthony

Clients often book with Anthony because they want support that feels calm, contained, and grounding.

Anthony is especially known for working with people who:

  • Feel overstimulated, emotionally flooded, or burnt out

  • Don’t want to explain their story repeatedly

  • Hold stress and trauma in their body rather than their thoughts

  • Need pain relief without pressure or force

  • Want a calm, non-verbal or low-verbal treatment experience

His sessions are designed to help the body feel safe first,  because when the nervous system settles, everything else follows.

Five-star client review for Anthony describing relief from shoulder tension after cupping and ear acupuncture

What Your First Session With Anthony Is Like

You don’t need to prepare.

You don’t need to know what to say.

Your session begins with a brief, focused check-in so Anthony understands what your body needs that day. From there, you’ll receive your treatment in a calm, supportive space with time to rest and reset.

Talking is always optional. Some sessions are completely non-verbal.

Many clients notice:

  • a sense of calm within minutes

  • reduced muscle tension and pain

  • a quieter, clearer headspace

  • feeling more grounded when they leave

The work is body-led, not forced.

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How Anthony Works

Anthony’s work focuses on nervous system regulation through ear acupuncture, bodywork, and pain-focused techniques.

He works with the body rather than against it, using gentle but effective methods that encourage down-regulation, release, and restoration.

Sessions are:

  • Calm and unhurried

  • Clearly explained

  • Adapted to how you’re feeling on the day

  • Focused on safety, comfort, and real results

Anthony works closely within the clinic team, following shared standards of care, supervision, and ongoing professional development to ensure every client receives consistent, high-quality treatment.

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Anthony explaining a treatment plan to a client during a calm acupuncture consultation at Deanna Thomas – Acupuncture & Wellbeing
Anthony providing ear acupuncture using the NADA protocol to support stress and nervous system regulation

Anthony’s Areas of Focus

Anthony specialises in:

  • Ear Acupuncture (NADA & Battlefield Protocols)

  • Pain relief (acute and chronic)

  • Stress, anxiety, burnout & emotional regulation

  • PTSD & trauma-informed support

  • Sports massage, recovery & injury support

  • Cupping therapy

  • Nervous system reset & relaxation

If you’re unsure where to start, Anthony’s ear acupuncture sessions are often the simplest and most effective first step.

Anthony has become a go-to practitioner in the clinic for clients seeking calm, non-verbal support for stress and pain. His sessions are consistently described as grounding, safe, and effective.

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Professional Training, Safety & Registration

Anthony is fully trained, insured, and registered with Middlesbrough Council to practise Acupuncture within the clinic.

Qualifications & Training

  • Qualified NADA Auricular Acupuncture Practitioner– Trained at the Northern College of Acupuncture, York

  • Battlefield Acupuncture Level 3 Practitioner

  • Ear Acupuncture for Stress & NADA – Total Training Academy

  • VTCT Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist – York Holistic Training

  • Qualified Body Massage Therapist – LABS Academy

  • Cupping Therapy Practitioner – Deanna Thomas – Acupuncture & Wellbeing

  • Currently training in Traditional Chinese Body Acupuncture 

Professional Registration & Safety

  • Fully insured with Balen's Insurance

  • Licensed and registered with Middlesbrough Council

  • Registered Member of The Federation Of Holistic Therapists

  • CPD in:

    • Anaphylaxis Awareness (April 2024)

    • Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (April 2024)

Anthony’s ongoing training reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.