Qualifications & Professional Background

A grounded, integrative foundation for the work I offer

I began my training in holistic therapies in 2006, qualifying in Indian Head Massage and foundational bodywork before going on to complete my BSc (Hons) Acupuncture (TCM) at the University of Lincoln in 2009. Over the years, my work has expanded into clinical acupuncture, subconscious repatterning, coaching, Qigong, and energy medicine, a progression shaped by nearly two decades of study, practice, and lived experience.

This integrative foundation is the backbone of the work I offer today inside Elemental Evolution and The Copper Circle.

Clinical Credentials

B.Sc. (Hons) Acupuncture (TCM), 2009

Degree‑level training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridian theory, pathology, and clinical practice.

Member of the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC)

Ensuring safe, ethical, evidence‑based practice.

Registrant of the Acupuncture Regulation Authority (ARA)

Professional registration demonstrating regulatory compliance and high clinical standards.

Local Authority Licence

Licensed to practise acupuncture in the District of Newark & Sherwood.

Advanced Scalp Acupuncture (Level 3)

Neurological and structural acupuncture for pain, mobility, and functional recovery.

Level 5 Electro‑Acupuncture

Advanced clinical training in frequency‑based electrical stimulation, neuromuscular activation, pain modulation, and targeted treatment protocols for chronic and complex conditions.

VTCT Holistic Therapies Diplomas (2006)

Foundational training in anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic bodywork includes:

Indian head massage.

Level 3 Massage.

Reflexology

Aromatherapy

Facial Enhance Acupuncture

Cosmetic and neuromuscular facial acupuncture techniques.

Facial Enhance Jade Roller Massage

Meridian‑based facial rejuvenation and lymphatic support.

Gua Sha (Levels 2 & 3)

Advanced therapeutic and facial Gua Sha for musculoskeletal release, lymphatic flow, and systemic regulation.

Cupping Therapy & Moxibustion

Traditional fire cupping, silicone cupping, and moxa techniques for circulation, detoxification, immune support, and energetic balance.

Pregnancy & Childbirth CPD

Holistic support for pregnancy, labour preparation, and post‑natal recovery.

Managing Midlife & Menopause with TCM

Supporting hormonal transitions, peri‑menopause, and menopause through Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Phlebotomy (Venepuncture)

Clinical training in safe, hygienic venepuncture techniques to support integrative health assessments.

Coaching & Integrative Modalities

Trauma‑Informed Coach

Emotional safety, nervous system awareness, and non‑coercive coaching practice.

Coaching Qualification — Axiom Academy (2024)

Integrative coaching foundations and applied practice.

Double‑Qualified Journal Coach

Guided inquiry, reflective practice, emotional processing, and structured journaling frameworks.

(CPD Certified 2020)

Clinical & Advanced Hypnotherapy

Diploma (2022) and Advanced Diploma (2025) — Axiom Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy.

Subconscious repatterning and emotional integration.

Hypnopuncture Practitioner

A combined subconscious + acupuncture methodology developed through years of integrative practice

Cyclical Living & Menstruality Foundations

Coaching frameworks for menstrual cycle awareness, seasonal energy shifts, and supporting women across reproductive seasons.

Qualified Qigong Teacher — Great Energy Qigong

Breath, movement, and meridian‑based somatic awareness.

Reiki Master (2019)

Subtle‑body regulation and energetic support.

Meditation & Mindfulness Facilitation

Training in guiding practices that support nervous system regulation and emotional balance.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Tapping‑based emotional regulation for trauma‑informed, subconscious, and somatic work.

Mycology & Functional Nutrition

Training in medicinal mushrooms and nutritional therapeutics for immune health, stress resilience, gut support, and metabolic balance.

Neuromuscular Release & PNF Stretching

Techniques supporting mobility, muscular balance, and pain reduction — often integrated into acupuncture and somatic work.

Counselling Skills (Level 2)

Foundational counselling training supporting safe, attuned, ethical communication.

Teaching & Facilitation

Alongside clinical work, I have taught a range of body‑based and reflective practices, including:

• Indian Head Massage

• Jade Roller & Gua Sha Face massage

• Journey Into Journaling

Teaching has shaped the way I work — practical, embodied, and accessible.

Specialist Focus Areas

My work centres on supporting women through:

Menstrual cycle challenges

Emotional overwhelm and burnout

Identity transitions

Pregnancy and post‑natal recovery

Peri‑menopause and menopause

Early menstrual years and cycle education

Nervous system dysregulation

Subconscious patterning and emotional holding

Why This Matters

These qualifications form the clinical and coaching backbone of my work, but the heart of my practice is how these modalities integrate.

They allow me to offer:

Safe, regulated, trauma‑aware support

Deep understanding of women’s physiology and emotional rhythms

A blend of Eastern medicine, somatic practice, and subconscious work

Cyclical and elemental frameworks for sustainable change

A grounded, non‑forceful, deeply attuned approach

This is the professional foundation beneath The Copper Circle and Elemental Evolution.