About Paula

I originally trained as a dentist at Kings College Hospital Dental School in London from 1970 to 1975 and practised as a dentist for 20 years prior to training as an acupuncturist. My years of dental training and medical experience mean that I have an in depth knowledge of medical conditions, terminology and pharmacology.

I studied 5 Element Acupuncture at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa for 3 years from 1992 to 1995. Following graduation I became a member of the faculty and taught at the College for 5 years.

I also completed a 2 year postgraduate course in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading between 1997 and 1999.

I have been in professional supervision for 15 years and am a trained supervisor and mentor.

I regularly attend postgraduate courses on topics such as:

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Infertility
• Acupuncture and IVF
• Cancer
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Musculo-Skeletal Problems
• Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture

I am a member of the Association of Clinical Acupuncturists (ACC) which registers and insures suitably qualified acupuncturists. The ACC oversees and monitors acupuncture training in the UK and has a strict Code of Practice and Ethics for its Members. Acupuncturists are required to undertake Continuing Professional Development, which is reviewed annually, as a condition of their membership.