Hello.
I have worked as an NHS doctor for nearly 20 years with a wide variety of interests and experiences. I'm intrigued by how closely the body and mind are connected and Western Medical Acupuncture training has helped me explore this extensively. I was so impressed with the results treating my general practice patients that I established a private acupuncture clinic 2 years ago.
Yoga has been an important part of my life since university. I took a deep-dive 7 years ago to train as a yoga teacher and have guided gentle and restorative classes ever since. Practising and teaching yoga has deepened my knowledge of the human body and the benefits of breathwork, meditation and somatic experiences. I enjoy exploring that fascinating place where science overlaps with ancient wisdom, and we are all saying the same thing in different ways.
Most recently I discovered Transformational Coaching and now offer this too, as a means to help people gain clarity and creativity in their thinking. Coaching outdoors with nature as a backdrop feels good for my soul. Weaving all of these skills together allows me to take a whole-person approach... acknowledging that brain and body, and the wider world, are all connected.
Qualifications and Accreditation
I am registered with the GMC and British Medical Acupuncture Society.
2006 Medical degree MBChB (Hons)
2009 Masters in Tropical Medicine & International Health MSc TMIH
2012 Membership of the Royal college of General Practicioners MRCGP
2018 Certificate in Medical Acupuncture, British Medical Acupuncture Society
2021 Yoga Alliance accredited yoga teacher training (200 hour)
2024 Transformational Coaching diploma
Empowering you
I offer Acupuncture, Restorative Yoga, and Coaching sessions on a flexible basis. You can choose to book just one session, or multiple.
I aim to respect your autonomy and individuality, and will try to help you develop practices that are empowering and that you can continue. My hope is that you will find new skills (perhaps in terms of managing pain or other bodily symptoms) to allow you to move forward.