Once upon a time…

I’m often asked how I came to be an acupuncturist, so here’s how…

For many years, I worked in marketing, often half-heartedly and looking for something else but not knowing what.

During 2 wonderful years working and travelling abroad, I spent time learning yoga, traditional Thai massage and some other complementary therapies which gave me a great interest in alternative systems of health.

After moving to Leamington Spa, I went for some acupuncture myself and soon wanted to know more. It just so happened that Warwickshire was home to one of the longest established acupuncture colleges in the UK - the College of Traditional Acupuncture - and after attending an open day, I was hooked.

At last, I had finally found a system of medicine that made perfect sense to me and that I couldn’t wait to share with people.

After 3 years of study, I graduated with a BA (Hons) as a fully qualified acupuncturist at the beginning of 2005 and immediately returned to my native North East to set up my practice.

I now have 2 busy clinics in Durham and North Shields whilst also providing a pain relief clinic for the NHS.