Qualified Acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council. Wide range of conditions treated. Special interest: Fertility and Pregnancy. Acupuncture is a therapy which originated in China where it is has been researched and practiced for over 2000 years. It is a treatment that involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. These points are located along channels through which 'qi' flows. Qi is your body's vital energy.

Pain and illness are believed to occur when the natural flow of qi has been disrupted or depleted in some way. This could be due to a number of factors such as injury, viral infection, stress, over work or poor diet.

Acupuncture treatment can benefit many conditions. Treatment is aimed at restoring the flow of qi to promote the body's own healing process. I see a wide variety of common problems in my clinic including anxiety, arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, neurological problems and musculoskeletal issues to name but a few.

My special interest is in fertility and pregnancy. I see many women in my clinic trying for a baby both naturally and using assisted conception methods such as IUI and IVF. Research has shown that acupuncture can benefit fertility by regulating fertility hormones and improving blood flow to the reproductive organs.

Acupuncture treatment can also be very helpful during pregnancy for symptoms such as morning sickness, fatigue and back pain. I also use it regularly for the induction of labour if a patient has passed their due date and is likely to be induced medically.