About Me
Barbara — Founder & Registered Acupuncturist | Acupuncture Balance Centre
Hello! I’m Barbara, qualified and fully registered acupuncturist, founder of Acupuncture Balance Centre.
What drew me to acupuncture is simple: I want to help people feel better. My practice is about more than relieving symptoms — it’s about finding the root cause of imbalance and gently guiding your body back to natural health, harmony, and wellbeing.
I trained at the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM) — a leading UK institution with over 50 years of experience — where I earned my Licentiate in Acupuncture in 2025.
I learned to see the body through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): reading health through tongue, pulse, and careful observation, following the flow of vital energy (Qi) through the meridians, and working with the natural wisdom of the Five Elements and Six Influences.
I also carry a gentle awareness of Qi — helping me connect with you intuitively, in harmony with your energy, and create personalised, holistic treatment plans tailored exactly to your body and needs.
I believe healing should be gentle, comfortable, and pain-free. I use fine, thin needles and always prioritise your comfort and care. Every treatment is adapted to you — kindness and safety come first.
I prefer to begin with a gentle approach, using ultra-thin needles as my main treatment method. I may also incorporate moxa, heat lamp therapy, and cupping, or energy work — and I will work with you, body and mind, to find an approach that is both comfortable and effective. Though comfort remains my priority, and I always aim to avoid pain wherever possible.
I am a proud member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK’s largest professional body for acupuncturists — meaning I meet the highest standards of safety, training, and professional care.
If you’re ready to feel balanced, energised, and more like yourself, I’d love to support you on your healing journey.
