Welcome

Helen first encountered Acupuncture and Shiatsu through the practice of  Taijiquan and Qigong. Her practice of these internal martial arts not only helped her with her chronic back pain, but also created an  understanding of the foundations of Chinese Medicine. After working in respiratory product development for 6 years, Helen decided to re-train and over several years obtained professional diplomas in Zen Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) Acupuncture. Helen followed up her UK  training with further training at a leading TCM hospital in Hangzhou,  China. Helen is also qualified to use Sports Massage, Cupping Therapy  and Electro-Acupuncture and regularly incorporates these into her  treatments if appropriate.

Helen has full membership with the Acupuncture Association and the  British Acupuncture Federation. She is a committed practitioner who is  always developing herself professionally so that she can provide the  best possible care for her patients.

Helen is happy to treat any condition for which Acupuncture has demonstrable benefit including: 

– Stress, insomnia, and mood regulation 

– Menopausal syndrome, painful or irregular periods 

– Musculoskeletal pain e.g. neck, shoulder, back, knee, elbow pain

Acupuncture is now also recommended by NICE as a way to manage many chronic primary pain conditions, including: 

– Migraines and other headache disorders (read our blog post)

– Fibromyalgia, endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome 

– Musculoskeletal pain including low back pain and sciatica, neuropathic pain and arthritis

Helen is experienced at helping patients manage these painful  conditions. Many of her patients seek her help with a number of issues  that are not responding well to medication alone.