My grandmother's passion for using traditional remedies for every common ailment sparked my interest in using and learning about alternative medicine at a young age. I first encountered acupuncture after I had been told that I would need surgery to resolve a chronic sinus issue which was causing severe pain on a daily basis. I was keen to avoid surgery and booked an acupuncture appointment after a friend suggested it might help.

 

The approach taken by my acupuncturist was to discuss my symptoms as well as take a detailed consultation in order to build a picture of my overall health. All of this information was used to make a diagnosis. I was treated once a week and also asked to follow a given diet protocol which would help to optimise my health by improving my digestion. Five weeks later I was pain free for the first time in ten years! Since then I very rarely experience sinus congestion (only after a bad cold) and the symptoms disappear within two days. This success meant that acupuncture became my treatment of choice whenever I needed help for other ailments; I have been successfully treated for gynaecological issues, sleep issues, peri-menopausal symptoms, Asthma, immune boosts, digestive issues (IBS in my case) and acute shoulder pain. 

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I became fascinated by acupuncture and wanted to understand how just a few very fine needles can make such a big difference to health and wellbeing. A feeling deep down that this was my calling kept nagging me. Eventually, after a friend convinced me age isn't a barrier to a career change, I decided to complete the three years of intensive training to become an acupuncturist. I studied at The City College of Acupuncture in London, which is accredited by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB).

 

I am a member of the BAcC, which means I adhere to a strict code of practice. I have also completed a year of postgraduate study on Tui Na Massage and now offer this alongside acupuncture or as a stand-alone for anyone with a needle phobia. 

 

I am committed to helping you become your healthiest self so that you can enjoy life to the full. 

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