About me
I try to remain a generalist, but I frequently support people with: PMDD, irregular cycles (cycle too long/too short or no cycle), menopause, fertility, headaches, stress, anxiety, muscular aches and pains and autoimmune conditions. I have also recently published research on the gut microbiome in the Journal of Chinese Medicine, and support with reflux, IBS and digestive issues.
It’s common to see people who have exhausted various standard treatment options, who are then referred by their GP or specialist for acupuncture. It’s also common to see people who have a large number of separate conditions. My job is to work out the underlying patterns behind these conditions from a Chinese Medicine framework and then provide appropriate acupuncture and lifestyle advice.
What to expect in a first session
In a first session, we discuss what you want support with, your medical history and I will ask various questions about sleep. appetite and general lifestyle. After this I feel the pulse (the speed and quality give me information about energy levels) and take a look at the tongue (gives me useful information more relating to fluids/hydration).
Most people that come in are curious and I generally explain the treatment, what I am doing and why. I pop the needles in and make sure that the person is warm enough whilst I write up their notes.
In follow-up sessions, we talk for 5-10 minutes, I repeat the pulse taking and then pop the needles in. Most people find acupuncture deeply relaxing and it’s a good time for people to switch off and sometimes go to sleep.
If I need to see someone regularly, we do a quick review every 4 sessions to check progress, if they want to focus on something different and whether they should reduce the number of visits or increase them.
Quite often, people come in for physical symptoms and complaints but find that acupuncture helps them feel more balanced and less anxious. So sometimes I won’t see someone that regularly, but if they go through something stressful at work or in their private life, I may see them regularly to support them through that period and boost their resilience.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am fully accredited by the British Acupuncture Council and graduated at the City College of Acupuncture, London. I’m also a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network. In addition to my acupuncture diploma, I am trained in NADA auricular protocol for trauma and anxiety. I have a keen interest in diet and lifestyle and hold a nutrition diploma.
I have assisted in teaching undergraduates at the City College of Acupuncture. I have recently had my research published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine on the impact of acupuncture on the gut microbiome.
Member organisations
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
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).
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Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Additional information
£80 for new patients (60-90 mins)
£70 for follow-up patients (50-60 mins)
£240 for a package of 4 follow-ups (£60 each)
