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 medical history 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 given a 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 Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC), 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 have also completed postgraduate studies in acupuncture for menopause, menstrual issues, fertility and am currently studying herbal medicine.

 

I would love to work with you to help you become your healthiest self so that you can enjoy life to the full. Get in touch to find out more or book and appointment. ​​​​​​