About

My Story

My story began many years ago when I first saw an acupuncturist as a child. I’d faced some challenging times growing up and needed support to work through it. I hadn’t really wanted to go, but thanks to the treatment I received I began to find my voice. Eventually I was able to verbalise what I needed to the people around me. Those few sessions in a tiny little clinic with a kind, patient and experienced acupuncturist taught me the importance of being truly heard.

It was many years later, feeling a little unsure of where my path lay but determined to make a difference in the world, that I decided to train as an acupuncturist. Since then, I have never doubted that this is what I am meant to be doing. I share my story with you here so that you can understand why I believe so passionately in the transformative power of acupuncture.

My own experiences and years in clinic have taught me the importance of being truly heard. Today that understanding informs my work with people navigating chronic illness, fertility journeys, pregnancy, women’s health concerns and the emotional impact that often accompanies them.

Who I help

I work with people across Brighton and Hove who are navigating chronic illness and women’s health concerns. This includes:

My trauma-informed approach

A trauma-informed approach means different things to different practitioners. For me, it begins with recognising that stress, emotional experiences and physical trauma can all have a profound impact on health. It means taking the time to understand your story and considering how your life experiences may be connected to what is showing up in your body today.

It also shapes the ongoing training I choose, leading me towards approaches that help me work more effectively with complex and long-standing health conditions.

Finally it means take a particular approach in the treatment room to ensure that you feel safe and well-cared for:

• I go at the pace your body needs, never rushing if it’s not the right time.
• I explain what treatment will look like every step of the way
• I let you know where needles are going and ask before touching you
• Consent is ongoing and never assumed
• You can stop treatment at any time
• I give you chances to ask questions and to express worries
• I adapt treatments if you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or fatigued

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My Qualifications & training

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