About Alexandra

Alex is a registered acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner whose passion and special interest is treating women and couples who would like to prepare for having a family; supporting and guiding through the process, whether it is pre-conception preparation, assisted fertility, pregnancy, post-partum, or women’s health issues.

She uses a holistic approach, looking at all aspects of the person, considering both their physical and emotional needs.

With over 25 years of experience, she brings extensive clinical knowledge to her practise and understands the significance and benefits of blending both Eastern and Western approaches in maintaining health.

Alex’s qualifications include her degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1993, her Licentiate in Classical Five Element Acupuncture from the College of Traditional Acupuncture in 1998, and her certification in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Academy of Holistic Healing Arts in 2022.

Postgraduate training has been extensive and in the field of women’s health includes: Traditional and Contemporary Acupuncture for Women’s Health, Pregnancy, Labour,  Childbirth and Postpartum Care.

She has studied with experts in this field, including the amazing Debra Betts,  Sarah Budd-Bell and Jani White.  In 2018 Alex received the Advanced Diploma in Reproductive Acupuncture after studying with Naava Carman and The Fertility Support Company.   From a Western Medical Acupuncture perspective she has studied with Jennie Longbottom, and attended seminars with Dr. David Carr, Researcher and Lecturer in Maternal and Foetal Medicine.

For Fertility Awareness Alex studied The Billings Ovulation Method and Fertility Care Scotland; an invaluable tool in determining women’s fertile time.

Before specialising in Fertility and Pregnancy, Alex worked initially in the NHS as a physiotherapist treating a wide range of conditions before finally working for 10 years with the Breast Care Team treating post mastectomy complications and helping with the side effects of cancer treatment with the use of acupuncture.

Alex is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the British Medical Acupuncture Society. As such she abides by their strict codes of conduct and commitment to continued professional development.