Essential Acupuncture

Ac, BSc Hons Acupuncture completed a three year Bachelor of Science degree in acupuncture at the International College of Oriental Medicine.

As well as providing a thorough training in Chinese Medicine, the college also provides rigorous teaching in aspects of Western Medicine. This training has enabled Jo to understand health issues from both a Western and Chinese medicine perspective and successfully treat accordingly. Jo is trained in Five Elements and Traditional Chinese Medicine style acupuncture and is also qualified in Stems and Branches. This unique style of acupuncture informs the treatment and provides the tools to understand what might be causing a health issue on a deeper level. Depending on the issue Jo also uses electroacupuncture, massage and cupping to eradicate pain.

She is a full member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and is bound by their code of practise. This means that you can be assured that she adheres to strict professional standards of conduct and hygiene.