Registered acupuncturist - Advanced training in neurological and pain‑focused

About the Practitoner

I’m a UK‑trained acupuncturist, with advanced training in neurological and pain‑focused acupuncture. My clinical work is shaped by a background in architecture, classical Chinese and Buddhist studies, and long‑term embodied health practice.

I originally trained as an architect, where my work focused on structure, integrated systems, and the creation of environments that shape human experience. Over time, this way of thinking shifted inward — toward understanding how the body responds to strain, adapts to ongoing demands, and signals when internal states and external pressures are no longer in balance. This transition from external structure to internal regulation became the foundation of how I understand health and disease.

I completed a three‑year Diploma in Acupuncture at the London Academy of Chinese Acupuncture, alongside ITEC qualifications in Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology. My training emphasised safe, regulated practice, clear communication, and working appropriately alongside conventional medical care.

My clinical experience was further developed through training at Nanjing Hospital in China, where I was exposed to both classical acupuncture approaches and hospital‑based treatment settings. Today, my work focuses on classical body acupuncture, supported by evidence‑informed scalp acupuncture. Where appropriate, I may also use techniques such as auricular or abdominal acupuncture, moxibustion, or cupping.

I approach treatment as a collaborative process. I take time to listen, explain my thinking clearly, and develop treatment plans that are realistic and suited to each person’s wider health context. Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, my aim is to support regulation within the nervous system and encourage gradual, sustainable change that supports overall wellbeing.

My earlier training in architecture continues to influence how I understand health. Architecture is concerned with how structures guide movement and create conditions for systems to function well. In a similar way, I see health as an ongoing dialogue between the body and its environment — including stress, work, rest, and seasonal change. Treatment focuses on supporting the body’s ability to regulate and adapt, working carefully with the person’s internal landscape.

My practice is particularly suited to people looking for thoughtful, system‑based care that respects both classical Chinese medicine and modern clinical standards.