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May 27, 2019September 26, 2021blogposts

What is sciatica and how to manage it

Sciatica is a painful condition that I see quite a lot in […]

February 2, 2019October 3, 2021blogposts

Resist Sweet Cravings with Acupuncture!

Do you find yourself reaching for yet another bar of chocolate – […]

January 17, 2019October 3, 2021blogposts, Uncategorized

Top 5 Tips For Avoiding Insanity During The Menopause!

1. Put yourself first – you’re no good to your spouse, your […]

January 6, 2019October 3, 2021blogposts

Helping Menopausal Symptoms with Diet

almond and brazil nuts - diet and menopause

During menopause, oestrogen levels in the body decrease, bringing on potential unpleasant […]

August 22, 2018October 3, 2021blogposts, Uncategorized

Pregnancy nausea – top tips to help!

Suffering with pregnancy nausea? Know anyone suffering? Here are some top tips […]

February 17, 2018October 3, 2021blogposts

Nutrition to help improve fertility

A lot of my clients ask me about dietary changes they can […]

January 22, 2018October 3, 2021blogposts

Improving Your Fertility

Acupuncture takes an holistic approach to treating infertility or boosting your chances […]

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Testimonials

Rebecca

I’ve been having acupuncture with Alison for a while for various issue I’ve had. She always listens thoroughly and asks the right questions and I’ve noticed a vast improvement with my symptoms. Her knowledge is immense. I have recommended her and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. Alison is professional and friendly and it’s always a pleasure to see her.

Dimitri

If I could more than 5 out of 5 I would. Alison is extremely relaxed, attentive and vastly experienced, taking the time to listen to my needs, answering each question patiently and in a way that just makes sense. I had not received acupuncture before and post first session the benefits to (in my case, a stiff, sore neck causing me headaches) were immediately obvious. I literally felt pain free for the first time in weeks. Post my 2nd session, you feel without doubt the additional benefits of clearly feeling calmer and just so more relaxed overall. The free 20 minute initial telephone consultation is a wonderful introduction and great opportunity to understand how Alison can use her vast knowledge and expertise to help. If you have previously or never experienced acupuncture before do not hesitate with Alison, who is so passionate about her work. The benefits of treatment in my opinion are just incredible.

Maja

Alison is amazing. Just one treatment from her had such an impact on my stress levels. After several treatments, I felt like I had life under control again. She is a great listener and very calm. I would recommend her to everyone!

Felicity

Fertility and Anxiety Treatment
I started seeing Alison in February for fertility treatment and also to help with my high levels of anxiety. After the very first visit I felt a notable difference in my anxiety levels and within the first month of treatment Alison had managed to regulate my menstrual cycle and 3 months later I fell pregnant (after a year of trying without success)
Having never had acupuncture before, I found the whole experience to be so wonderful and so calming. I felt immediately at ease with Alison and that she understood exactly where to focus her attentions and I always came away feeling thoroughly reassured in the process. I am certain that the acupuncture was the key to my falling pregnant as it was the only thing I changed with regards to conceiving. I can’t recommend her enough, both on a personal and professional level.

Louise

I cannot recommend Alison highly enough! I had a serious back injury and despite heavy painkillers her expertise (having previously worked in the NHS in a pain clinic) was one of the few things that gave me relief. After the injury I saw her for general acupuncture and she is consistently excellent. She has a beautiful, calming, gentle manner and is always professional. One simply couldn't ask for anyone better. If I could give her 10 stars out of 5 I would! Thank you Alison!

Back/Sciatic Pain

I have suffered with lower back and sciatic pain on and off for 8 years after a car accident. I have had many treatments in the past and was managing my flare ups with pain killers. I had lost hope that I would have a day without any pain until I came to see Alison. The sessions have nearly completely eliminated all my pain, I have full range of movement back and I haven't felt this energised in a long time! Alison is so friendly and welcoming, I am so glad I made the decision to book and couldn't reccommend Alison enough!

Ruth Grant

Alison has been amazing over the last few months. She is very knowledgeable and experienced so I always feel better after she has treated my neck and upper back, which is much much better than when I first saw her. She really listens and always checks how I feel after a treatment. She genuinely cares and her aim has been to improve my health and reduce how often I need to see her, which has worked beautifully. It’s always a pleasure to see her and I can’t recommend her too highly.

Laura

After suffering from a frozen shoulder for almost a year, I decided to try acupuncture. I had never had acupuncture before and didn't know what to expect but I saw results after just the first session. The relief from pain that it gave me was like nothing else I tried.
Alison is fantastic, I can't reccomend her enough! She gave me ideas of how to look after my shoulder at home as well. I will continue with acupuncture for sure.

Nat

SCIATICA. After the birth of my baby I was left with terrible sciatica caused by a slipped disc. I had tried an oestopath and physio but it wasn't until I started Allison's acupuncture did I begin to heal. At last I could function. I can't recommend Alison and her treatment enough and I am extremely grateful for helping me out of a hard situation.

Hanna

I started seeing Alison 6 months ago to try and manage my endometriosis symptoms, suffering from lower abdominal pain, painful urination and sciatica. I was taking a lot of pain killers and wasn't getting much help from my GP. After my first session with Alison there was a noticeable difference in how I felt with my symptoms become less and less frequent. I'm now off all pain killer and feel so much better for it. I continue to see Alison once a month and look forward to our relaxing sessions, she has changed my quality of life for the better and am very grateful for it. Could not recommend her enough!

Helen

I initially saw Alison as I was in a lot of pain from tennis elbow. Alison's treatments have made a tremendous difference - and not just to my elbow! The sessions are very relaxing and after several treatments I'm now sleeping through the night (whereas before I was getting up at least twice every night to pee), I have a lot more energy and feel brighter all round. Alison asks all the right questions and is interested in treating the whole body, not necessarily just the problem you present with. She's also a lovely person who genuinely cares about her clients. I recommend her very highly indeed. If you're in any doubt about giving acupuncture a try, stop hesitating and go and see Alison!

Theo

Ali is knowledgeable, professional yet friendly and puts you at ease straight away. Having suffered with hormonal imbalances all of my adult life she has helped me to not only regulate my cycle but also understand how some of my behaviours are fuelled by an imbalance in an organ or a hormone! I am always also pleased to hear that she is continually looking to learn more and new techniques to help her clients, I cannot recommend her highly enough and will use her forever more! Thank you!

Katie

I first started seeing Alison in the summer of 2017. I was struggling with pain in my neck and shoulder and after trying various therapies I decided to give acupuncture a go. Alison immediately made me feel very at ease and took the time to really listen to me and understand my pains and frustrations. As we spoke I detailed other things causing me issues that I hadn't expected acupuncture would be able to help with... and how wrong I was!! I began to see a huge improvement in my well-being after only a few sessions. Each time I see Alison, we review how I am feeling and how my body is responding to the treatment and Alison will talk me through the treatment plan for that session and the benefits the different needle points will bring. I still see Alison on a regular basis to keep feeling refreshed and as good as I do now. I honestly cannot recommend Alison enough for being so welcoming, caring and professional and for making me feel human again.

Claire C

Alison has the perfect balance of being both warm and friendly as well as professional and a brilliant acupuncturist. She takes the time to understand your issues and suggests treatment plans that are tailored session-by-session depending on how you have been progressing and are feeling at the time. Alison has worked with me to help treat and manage everything from migraines to chronic sinusitis to plantar fasciitis; some of the things I wasn't even aware were possible to treat with acupuncture, which has been a real eye-opener. I really like how Alison explains what each needle she uses is for and why she's chosen to use the specific acupuncture point, as it helps you understand your treatment more fully. She's also very committed to expanding her knowledge too, which I think is very important in a therapist. I can't recommend her enough!

Lizzie A

I have been having acupuncture with Alison on and off for the last year for a range of different health issues and it is always an extremely positive experience. She is skilled, knowledgeable and thorough. I always leave feeling so relaxed and it has made a massive difference both mentally and physically. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Kate

Alison was recommended to me for treatment of plantar fasciitis. I found her to be very approachable, she explained the approach she planned on taking and what I might hope to get from the treatment. After taking a comprehensive medical history, Ali proceeded onto the treatment, explaining exactly what she was doing as she was going along. I found the treatment very relaxing. I left the first appointment feeling very good. Having had another session with Ali I feel we are heading down the route for resolution of my heel pain. I found Ali to be an honest, knowledgeable and gentle practitioner, an acupuncturist that I would certainly recommend to others.

Claire

I referred my very skeptical father to Alison and he has been in for two treatments for a ‘non essential tremor’.
Despite telling me that I am a nagging daughter (like my nagging Mother) he has now fully admitted that after two treatments he can see such an improvement he has postponed the appointment he made with the London Consultant and hopefully he will see an improvement in his handicap very soon!
There are going to be plenty of recommendations coming directly from him I am sure as he and my Mum are both totally amazed by the results already.
Thank you so much it’s the start of him actually agreeing to listen to his daughter a bit more.

Tracy

After a year trying to manage chronic back pain I booked my first ever session of acupuncture with Alison , I can’t explain how blown away I am by the whole procedure with such a knowledgeable experienced and professional lady.
I didn’t realise how many ailments could be treated altogether and my first night in more than 5/6 months that I didn’t wake with hip pain on one side so much so I couldn’t sleep out of excitement!
There are so many things we put up with and suffer when there is a cure and help that really works and is proven. Life changing for people like me who struggle with tiresome pain.
This is the best thing I have decided to do in very long time thank you so much Alison.

Catherine

Alison was recommended to me when I was making enquiries about acupuncture treatment related to fertility. My partner and I found Alison's consultation very informative and helpful. The information pack she gave us after the consultation was excellent. It's a very professional set of information which is easy to read and understand. There was a lot of information to take in during our consultation and having the info pack gave us time to read it at our leisure afterwards. I've had acupuncture before for other reasons but my partner hadn't had it before. Alison explained the process very well and reassured my partner's concerns. Alison is both professional and personable. We are hopeful that with her help, we will be able to conceive. My partner and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend seeing Alison.

Graham

After starting to suffer with Tennis Elbow in both arms that meant that I was hardly able to lift anything and daily computer use was starting to become impossible, I was given the option by my GP of having steroid injections in order to reduce the inflammation and symptoms with no guarantee of it working. I spoke to Alison and although she was quick to remind me that acupuncture can take time to alleviate symptoms like any other treatment I booked in to see her, rather than go through the pain of steroid injections. Strange you may think given they're both needles! It turns out that acupuncture treatment is nothing like having an injection and in most cases you don't feel the needle go in!

Even after the first treatment my elbows started feeling better and after another two the symptoms have all but disappeared. As a bonus seeing Alison helped reduce my stress levels enormously. Subsequently I have hurt my back on two occasions and in both cases Alison has managed to greatly alleviate the problem within hours of seeing her.

I can't recommend Alison enough and would suggest anyone living with pain or discomfort as part of their daily life should go see Alison and see if she can help. Thank you Alison for keeping my broken body going.

Colin

Alison was recommended to me because I had a painful heel that was very uncomfortable when my ankle moved beyond 90 degrees. Walking up slopes was a particular problem when having to put my weight forward onto the front of my foot. When I met Alison at her clinic her manner was very professional and very reassuring. Alison asked me a range of health related questions then did an interesting inspection checking several pulses in my arm. She told me what she had found and we also discussed scar tissue that was a result of heart surgery and was a minor irritant. I also had some stiffness in my forearms. Alison then started a course of acupuncture treatments to help with all of the above. Within 2-3 treatments, the pain in my heel had completely cleared up, my forearms had eased and much to my surprise the scar tissue had faded a bit. She also treated me for stress and stomach problems. After each treatment I felt very relaxed and after one of them felt quite emotional as a result of feeling so much better. I'm not great with needles but the benefits far outweighed my fear. Several months on my heel is still completely pain free. I would have no hesitation in recommending Alison for anything health related, she will always give an honest review and set realistic expectations. A true professional.

Helen

I came to see Alison after consecutive miscarriages hoping to relieve stress and anxiety and improve my chances of a successful pregnancy. My sessions with Alison were hugely beneficial. Not only did I feel more relaxed and positive, i am now entering my third trimester. Once I fell pregnant again, my sessions with Alison were the only thing that alleviated severe morning sickness and pregnancy related headaches!
Thank you Alison for your expertise and support!
Helen

Tracey

As a homeopath I am a great believer in complementary medicine and even though Acupuncture works very well alongside homeopathy (especially for fertility issues) and I regularly recommend acupuncture, I myself have never had any treatment.

So, I decided it was time to put this right and to see exactly what happens during a consultation and whether it really was true that the needles didn’t hurt. I should add that I am not a fan of needles big or small.

Alison soon put me at ease with her calm approach and explained the process and how acupuncture works. She took a medical history, felt my pulse and looked at my tongue and asked what she could help me with.

Alison then carefully inserted the needles at various points in my body and encouraged me to relax. I think I only required two needles. I was extremely surprised that I hardly felt the small needles go in and once they were in position I could not feel them at all.

The time that I had the needles inserted was approximately 20 minutes and during this time I began to relax, especially as I was lying down. A few hours after the treatment, the pain in my hip felt began to better and I felt energized.

I will have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Alison to my patients and in particular to those who are trying to conceive especially as I believe acupuncture and homeopathy work very well together.

Thank you Alison for allaying my fears about those little acupuncture needles.

John

I first visited Alison to treat extreme lower back pain and sciatica in both legs. She was very easy to talk to and took the time to listen. Having not slept for a few nights prior to my visit through pain, and unable to sit for any length of time I was at best hoping for a slight improvement.

I left the session feeling amazing - a majority of the pain was gone, I was able to sit without discomfort and able to sleep again. There were a few niggles but I have been visiting Alison weekly and these are dissappearing one by one too.

Having suffered severe back pain for some 15 years and tried many approaches when things get back - I cannot recommend Alison highly enough. She is amazing!

Lynn

Just had first acupuncture session and definitely going back! Alison makes you feel so nice and relaxed and goes through any queries and concerns you have before tailoring the treatment to suit your needs. Looking forward to the next session!

Louisa

Alison's rejuvenating anti-aging facials are incredible. My skin feels totally on point afterwards with visible results. We did the before and after photo's ( always looks odd taking a photo of your face SO close up!) but we could both see the difference, very impressed. Thanks Alison- I highly recommend her to you xxx

Jessica

I cannot recommend Alison enough. After struggling for 6 years with awful lower back pain and sciatica after one session something had really worked and I am almost pain free for the first time in years! I cannot tell you what this has done for me, and I cannot thank you enough Alison!

Rosie

After a few relaxing sessions with Alison my sleeping, although not perfect, has definitely improved.. I'm continuing with the treatment as feel confident that it will improve further..
Her manner is confident and professional and I feel secure in her knowledge of acupuncture.
I would recommend her