Jill Marks
About me
I am a registered Traditional Acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council, having completed a postgraduate degree at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York. I have also completed a diploma in Reflexology and am a full member of the Association of Reflexologists.
In addition to my acupuncture degree, I have also undertaken additional training in a variety of related therapies and specialist areas of treatment (see below). This gives me the skills to treat a very wide range of conditions and to tailor your treatment to your own individual needs and preferences. My particular interest is in combining reflexology with auricular acupuncture.
I have also completed a Mental Health First Aid course to enable me to better support those clients seeking treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.
Many people feel a little nervous about having acupuncture treatment for the first time. This is perfectly understandable. To help you feel comfortable, I take particular care to listen to your story and your needs and do everything I can to make your acupuncture or reflexology treatment a positive, rewarding experience.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Traditional Acupuncture.
VTCT Diploma in Reflexology.
Further training:
- Supporting patients during and following cancer treatment
- Classical acupuncture for pain and degenerative conditions
- Gua sha
- Auriculotherapy
- Scalp acupuncture
- Facial (cosmetic) acupuncture
- Scar rejuvenation
- Moxibustion
- Mental Health First Aid
Member organisations

Association of Reflexologists
The Association of Reflexologists (AoR) is a non-profit making association which aims to provide support to professionally qualified practitioners.
Membership is open to practitioners who have gained an approved qualification or who have provided proof that their training and practical skills meet the standards set by the AoR.

British Acupuncture Council
As the UKs largest professional body of acupuncturists the BAcC guarantee excellence in training, safe practice and professional conduct.
All members of the BAcC (MBAcC) have BSc or BA degree level training or its equivalent in traditional acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and western biomedical sciences including anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Accredited register membership

Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Therapies offered
Other available therapies
Gua Sha, cupping, moxibustion, facial acupuncture, scalp acupuncture.
Fees
Acupuncture
First consultation (min 1h 30) £55
Follow up treatments (1 hour) £40
Reflexology
First consultation (1h 30) £42
Follow up treatments £35
Combined treatment (reflexology plus auricular acupuncture) £50
Availability
Barnard Castle: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
Durham (Sacriston): Monday, Thursday.