Acupuncture utilises tiny needles to influence the body's natural ability to heal. It taps in to the body's intrinsic intelligent energy, known in Chinese as Qi. By using a knowledge of the channel system within the body (the fascial planes laid down as the embryo develops in the womb), the style of acupuncture practiced will help to remove pathogenic energy, strengthen the entire organ system and give the body time and space to heal.  This form of acupuncture has been taught for 2000 years, and has been re-introduced more recently by Dr Wang Ju-Yi and his students.

Qi (think of it as electrical energy) is in every cell of your body, it is organised and alive.  Like any electrical thing (think of your computer!), it can go wrong, flow the wrong way, become static or be too much or too little.  This is the start of the disease process, and this is what acupuncture aims to help, promoting wellness and good health.

I have a Diploma in Acupuncture from the Scientific School of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture (SSOMA) in Tunbridge Wells. The Dean (and my teacher) is Dr Dan Keown, formerly a doctor in Emergency Medicine, and author of the Amazon Bestseller Spark in the Machine as well as The Uncharted Body. The training blended the most up to date thinking of both Chinese Medicine and Western Science. If you want to find out more about acupuncture The Spark in The Machine is a great place to start.

I have a 25 year background within the NHS, working as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in blood sciences.  I then worked more clinically as a Lead Transfusion Practitioner, and as a Service Manager for Theatres and Recovery.  Due to ill health, I could no longer remain in this role and decided to study both Chinese Medicine and the Feldenkrais Method as they were both integral to my healing.

I am in my third year of studying the Feldenkrais Method.  I found this to be an invaluable tool in my healing.  The Method teaches you through movement awareness what your habits are, and to let go of excess effort.  It gives you a range of movement options so that you can move efficiently and effectively.  It helps you to eliminate movement that is not helpful to your way of being.  It helps you connect deeply with yourself to enable you to move through life more easily.

I am committed to a more sustainable way of living - I aim to help you live more sustainably - by cherishing your greatest asset - yourself.  I believe that you need to take care of yourself and learn yourself to heal and thrive.

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