Acupuncture for Health & Wellbeing
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Hi, I'm Alison
People often ask how I became an acupuncturist so here is a bit about my journey.​
​​I originally trained as a physiotherapist in London, moving there from the North East. My dad was from Leeds and I have always felt an affinity with Yorkshire so after qualifying as a physio I moved to Yorkshire to work at Leeds General Infirmary. After many years treating neurological patients I moved into teaching at Huddersfield University, where I was a Physiotherapy Lecturer, teaching anatomy, physiology and neurology. One of the guest speakers for the students was an acupuncturist and I began to think how this could maybe be used for stroke patients. ​
Having used acupuncture in my physio practice for pain, and knew it worked, so I decided to study it in more depth and enrolled in an Honours Degree course at the Northern College of Acupuncture. I was amazed at the depth of knowledge needed to be an acupuncturist and the huge range of health conditions it can be used to treat. Three years later I graduated with a First Class (Hons) Degree in Acupuncture and set up AP Acupuncture above Ivy House in Otley, followed two years later by another clinic at Castle Clinic in Knaresborough.
I have worked in healthcare my whole working life and am still as passionate about helping people as ever.
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Health issues can impact our lives in so many ways and I believe that people should be allowed time to discuss their health concerns, this is at the centre of my practice.
I take the time to listen to you, to understand how your life is affected by your health issues and make sure your treatment is tailored to your individual needs.
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​I am always happy to talk about acupuncture and how it could benefit so please get in touch if you would like more information, just click on the button below
I look forward to hearing from you
Alison ​
Testimonials
I have only been going to see Alison a short while. But already, I am benefitting from the results. She is extremely knowledgeable and full of wisdom.
Apart from her being highly professional, what comes across is her Gentleness, Compassion and Warmth.
As soon as she opens the door, you feel extremely welcomed and relaxed.
I truly couldn't recommend Alison highly enough.
I truly feel blessed, that she is my practioner