Ann originally trained as a nurse and midwife and is still an Associate Member of the Royal College of Midwives. She has a degree in acupuncture awarded by Portsmouth University and a Licentiate from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Ann is also trained in Shonishin, a specialised form of treatment for babies and children which does not involve the use of needles.
Ann regularly attends seminars and workshops and keeps up to date with the latest ideas and research in the use of acupuncture. Her special interest is in fertility and maternity care, but she is trained to treat a wide range of male and female problems across all ages.
She recently attended an international conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London which looked at the latest research and use of acupuncture in fertility (male and female). And has also attended the 2007 Brighton seminar lead by the world renowned acupuncturist Debrah Betts who has worked for many years in the use of acupuncture in Maternity in New Zealand.
Ann lives in Ipswich and has three teenage children. She has also worked closely with children with profound, physical and educational needs.
Some patient reviews:
"I went to see Ann at Acu-Life with a variety of, what I felt were small-ish issues, in the grand scheme of things. I now don't believe they were small issues at all, because now I feel so much better I realise how much they were affecting my life! I am scared of pain and the thought of acupuncture terrified me. But Ann is an exceptionally calm and supportive professional. She took the time to understand the problems I was experiencing and to discuss the best course of action for me. The treatment itself was the most relaxing experience of my life! Thank you Ann!"
Michelle W.
"Diagnosed with Bell's Palsy a week before Christmas makes you pretty glum. Having read online that acupuncture can really help with recovery times, I bit the bullet of giving it a go (never having had acupuncture before) and I rang Ann as soon as I felt well enough from finding this website. It's thought that benefits are increased the earlier you start treatment but given the time of year, I thought I would have to wait for the New Year. Ann very kindly offered to open her practice especially to see me between Christmas and New Year. Ann had taken the time to fully research my condition and provided me with lots of advice and information, and she put me totally at ease - the sessions were very comfortable given I shrink from needles usually. I'm now fully recovered 5 weeks later. Am I a convertʽ Well, every person is different but I can’t ignore the results - the acupressure Ann taught me was especially useful for pain relief. I wouldn’t hesitate to thank and recommend Ann."
Sarah C.
"I was very skeptical about the idea of acupuncture but a friend persuaded me to give it a go. Having had serious arm pain for months, to the extent that I could not lift my arm to brush my hair, I underwent a treatment with Ann. I was surprised at the amount of pre-treatment analysis and consultation and the professional approach adopted. The treatment was undertaken with patience and care - and the following day I woke up without pain in my arm for the first time in months. Despite myself I accept that this could not be coinicidence. I had a further 2-3 treatments and the problem seems resolved. I have since had treatment to de-stress and help me with weightloss. For the first time in years I was able to keep my eating under control and have lost over a stone. I would recommend Ann to anyone who is looking for acupuncture and would recommend her to 'non-believers'. It may not make sense, but it works and that is good enough for me!"
Adele C
"Acu-Life Clinic is truly exceptionial - the knowledge, understanding and patience of the staff is outstanding. They immediately put you at ease and fully explain the process to you. Highly recommended."
Sharon C
"I developed neck, shoulder and jaw problems 10 years ago and with these problems gradually getting worse I visited Ann, having seen NHS and various other complementary practioners with no success. Ann took a very detailed history of what I was going through and since I started seeing her I have got better and better and for the first time in years i am free from pain and discomfort. She is a very patient, kind and understanding person and the service she has given was wonderful, without her I don’t know what I would have done. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her, thank you Ann."
Joanne R