Corporate Wellbeing Days & Wellbeing Fairs in Teesside and the North East
A calming ear acupuncture experience your team will remember. We bring two qualified practitioners to your workplace or event, so more of your people can pause, reset and feel cared for.
Enquire about a wellbeing day Call 0800 593 2023No fixed packages. Tell us your team size and date, and we will tailor a quote.
800+ five-star reviews NADA GB certified practitioners MBAcC · CNHC · FHT registered Fully insured Licensed by Middlesbrough Council Single-use, sterile needles
The cost of a stressed, unwell workforce
£103bn
Estimated yearly cost of workplace sickness to the UK economy
IPPR, 2024
9.4 days
Average sick days per employee last year, the highest in over 15 years
CIPD, 2025
22.1m
Working days lost to work-related stress, anxiety and depression
HSE, 2024/25
3–5%
Of staff use the wellbeing support employers already pay for, such as EAPs
EAPA / HCML
Your team already has the budgets. Acupuncture is the part they have been missing.
Employers are investing more than ever in staff health, from private cover and cash plans to employee assistance lines. The challenge is rarely the budget. It is reach.
Much of that support sits unused, because people forget it is there or never realise it could help them. Around three-quarters of UK workers have access to an employee assistance programme, yet most never use it, and well over half of employers say their health benefits are underused by staff. At the same time, work-related stress, anxiety and depression is now the single biggest cause of work-related ill health in the UK, and it quietly drives a great deal of lost time and low morale.
A wellbeing day brings that support out of the handbook and into the room. Ear acupuncture is one of the most loved and least understood therapies on offer, and a wellbeing day lets your team actually experience it. In a few quiet minutes they get a real moment of calm, and a clear signal that their wellbeing matters. When people feel calmer and more cared for, it shows in how they feel about their work.
Sources: IPPR Healthy Workplaces (2024); CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work (2025); HSE work-related ill health statistics (2024/25); EAPA and Cigna Healthcare employer research.
What we bring to your wellbeing day
Ear acupuncture (the NADA protocol)
Five tiny, single-use needles placed gently in each ear while your team member sits comfortably and fully clothed. No undressing, no long forms to fill in. Most people feel warm, settled and calm within minutes. The NADA protocol is used across healthcare, community and workplace settings to support stress relief and a sense of calm.
Around 10 to 20 minutes per personEar seeds, the needle-free option
For anyone who would rather skip needles, we place tiny seeds on gentle acupressure points with a small plaster they can keep in afterwards. A soft, take-home reminder of their wellbeing day that keeps working long after we leave.
No needles · suitable for almost everyoneNeedle-free electro-acupuncture
Using our Pointoselect device, we locate the acupuncture points and stimulate them with a gentle micro-current through the skin, with no needles at all. Most people feel a light tingle or warmth. A welcoming option for anyone curious about acupuncture who would rather not be needled.
Completely needle-freeAcuGraph energy scan (optional)
A quick, non-invasive scan that maps the body's energy channels on screen. A popular, interactive talking point for a stall, and a friendly way into a conversation about how acupuncture works and what it can support.
Great for stalls and fairsAsk the acupuncturist
A relaxed space for your team to ask the questions they have always wondered about, from sleep, stress and tension to pain, energy and women's health. Warm, unhurried and judgement-free.
Education your team will valueHow a wellbeing day works
We shape the day around how your workplace runs. Three formats work well, and we can mix them on the day:
- Drop-in stall. Your team come over whenever they have a moment, with treatments kept short and welcoming.
- Booked slots. We set up in a quiet room and your people book a time that suits them.
- Desk to desk. Short treatments brought to people where they work, ideal for call centres and open-plan teams.
Because two of us attend, we can see more of your team across the same day, whether that is a half day or a full day. All we need from you is a quiet corner, a couple of chairs and access to your team.
Two ways to work with us
Staff wellbeing days
We come to your workplace or site, anywhere across Teesside and the North East, and treat your team on the day. A simple, caring way to thank your people and give them something they will talk about.
Wellbeing fairs
Hosting a health or wellbeing fair? We bring a warm, welcoming acupuncture stall alongside your other providers, with the AcuGraph energy scan as an interactive draw that keeps people stopping by.
Who you will meet
Deanna Thomas
MBAcC · CNHC Registered · NADA GB Certified
Deanna leads the clinic and brings a calm, caring presence to every session, with a particular focus on stress, women's health and whole-person wellbeing.
Anthony Thomas
FHT Registered · NADA GB Certified
Anthony specialises in ear and auricular acupuncture and looks after the musculoskeletal and sports side of the clinic. Approachable, steady and easy to talk to.
Both practitioners are fully insured and licensed by Middlesbrough Council. We use single-use, sterile needles throughout, with everything disposed of safely on site.
Simple, tailored pricing
Every workplace is different, so rather than a fixed package, we build a quote around your team size, the time you have, the format you would like, and where you are based.
Tell us a little about your day and we will send clear options back to you. We are happy to invoice your organisation, so it fits neatly into how you already work.
Enquire by email at help@deannathomastherapies.com, or use the button below.
Enquire about a wellbeing day Call 0800 593 2023There is no commitment in asking. We are happy to talk it through with you first.
Common questions
Is ear acupuncture safe?
Yes. Ear acupuncture is a gentle, well-established therapy. Your team stay seated and fully clothed, and we work with single-use, sterile needles that are safely disposed of after each person.
What if some of my team do not like needles?
That is completely fine. We offer two needle-free options: ear seeds, and needle-free electro-acupuncture using a gentle handheld device that stimulates the acupuncture points through the skin. Everyone can take part in a way that feels comfortable for them.
How many people can you see in a day?
It depends on the format and the time available, and because two of us attend we can see more of your team than a single practitioner could. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a half day or full day to suit.
How far do you travel?
We cover Teesside and the wider North East. If you are a little further afield, just ask and we will let you know what we can arrange.
What space do you need?
Very little. A quiet corner or a spare room, a couple of chairs, and access to your team is all it takes. We bring everything else.
Can staff on blood-thinning medication take part?
Yes. We simply ask anyone taking blood-thinning medication to let us know beforehand, so we can adapt their treatment with care.
How do we pay, and can you invoice us?
We are happy to invoice your organisation. Let us know your preferred arrangement when you enquire and we will make it straightforward for your team.