"Offering Acupuncture and Healing: I would be happy to work alongside you, empowering you to take responsibility and gain greater control over your health. Treatment addresses the root cause of health problems, not just the symptoms – offering a more holistic path to better health”
ABOUT ME:
My background is in nursing. I spent ten years working in many different disciplines within the NHS as a Registered General Nurse (RGN.) This has informed my practice significantly and reassures my clients. Since 1996 I have trained in numerous therapies. This enables me to offer a more holistic approach to natural healthcare & well-being, based on Chinese medicine principles, which have been tested, researched and refined for over 2,000 years.
I offer a 1 to 1 service, tailored to the individual. My approach is friendly, empathic & relaxed. My service is affordable, safe and effective.
TRAINING:
I completed a four year training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) in York.
I am proud to offer Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Massage, Dietary & Lifestyle advice. Additionally, I studied Chinese herbs.
I have been in practice since 2003, and remain ever passionate and inspired – working in the field of “energy medicine.”
Since training, I have added to my repertoire through Continuing Professional Development. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD):
Post-graduate study has included advanced training in the following:
*NATURAL FERTILITY TREATMENT FOR WOMEN & MEN
*TREATMENT OF COMPLEX MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS
*SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE
*COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE (FACIAL REVITALISATION)
*BATTLEFIELD ACUPUNCTURE
*AURICULOTHERAPY
*FIVE ELEMENTS CONSTITUTIONAL ACUPUNCTURE
BRITISH ACUPUNCTURE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP – MBAcC:
I am a member of The British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC) a regulatory body, ensuring the highest standards of training, safe practice and professional conduct.
The BAcC is a member of the Accredited Register scheme run by the Professional Standards Authority, and is backed by the government.
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
ACUPUNCTURE and ADJUNCTIVE THERAPIES: Acupuncture may be accompanied by adjunctive therapies if required, and may include: *Electro-Acupuncture *Moxibustion *Cupping Therapy *Massage *Infra-Red Heat Therapy *Dietary & Lifestyle Advice.
INFORMATION ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT:
You will be asked to complete a detailed Consultation Form, collating information about all bodily systems, medical & surgical history, medication, diet and lifestyle. A pulse and tongue examination will be made, too. Based on the information gleaned, a diagnosis will be made, and a treatment plan formulated, to ensure that each treatment is holistic and tailored to meet the individual’s needs, facilitating healing on a Mind, Body, Spirit level. Fine, sterile, single-use, disposable needles are inserted painlessly at specific acupuncture points to rebalance the body’s energy system. The needles may be left in for approximately 20 minutes, give or take. Adjunctive therapies (listed above) may be used. How many treatments are needed? This depends on your age and general state of health, the severity & duration of the problem, plus your compliance with treatment! Benefits are progressive and cumulative, and would normally begin following the initial treatment.
Weekly sessions are quite usual to begin with, for perhaps four to six treatments, reducing in frequency as your body responds.
Sometimes just 1 or 2 treatments may suffice for a young, fit person, with an acute problem.
Remember that in order for acupuncture to work, you actually need to have acupuncture – as prescribed!
Acute, Chronic, Degenerative & Recurring conditions can be addressed by TCM. Sometimes we can make sense of an illness that orthodox medicine has difficulty treating. In many cases, treatment can help to reduce or eliminate the need for medication.
You do not have to be unwell to benefit from acupuncture, as treatment helps with general relaxation & helps maintain the body’s equilibrium.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED?
The Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment for many conditions has been recognised by The World Health Organisation since 1979.
*MUSCULO-SKELETAL PROBLEMS: SPORTS INJURIES ARTHRITIS – Osteo & Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatism, Scoliosis Most Aches & Pains (Acute or Chronic) in any Muscle or Joint Neuralgia, Nerve pain (Eg: Sciatica) Stiffness*NATURAL FERTILITY TREATMENT – For Men & Women: Pre-conception Care, Assisted Conception - IVF Support Pregnancy Support - Morning Sickness, Treatment to turn the foetus! Miscarriage. *WOMEN’S HEALTH: Gynaecological & Menstrual problems: P.M.S, Period Pain, Heavy periods (Peri) Menopausal symptoms, Hormonal imbalance *DIGESTIVE DISORDERS: IBS, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Crohn’s disease, Nausea, Heartburn. *ALLERGIES / RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS: Sinusitis, Hay-fever (Allergic Rhinitis) Colds, Asthma, COPD, Long Covid *MENTAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: For Anxiety, Depression, Stress, PTSD. *MISCELLANEOUS: INSOMNIA, HEADACHES, MIGRAINE, ENT Problems, High Blood Pressure, Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fatigue, Dizziness.
And many more conditions!
HEALING MODALITIES:
“We don’t stop at our skin” – Dolores Krieger (Founder of Therapeutic Touch) “Energy is all there is” - Donna Eden
I trained as a Usui Reiki Master, and have practiced Usui & Karuna Reiki since 2001. I am qualified in Access Bars; and spent two years training in Bi-Aura Healing. However, my preferred Healing Modality is New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation (NPMDT) Healing. I am intrigued by, and feel blessed to be working with this energy, and I use it within my acupuncture treatments. Additionally, I run Workshops in NPMDT, as I’m that keen to share the energy!
NEW PARADIGM MULTI-DIMENSIONAL TRANSFORMATION (NPMDT) HEALING WORKSHOPS
Two Day “BASIC MASTER” Workshop:
Welcome to the NPMDT Energies of: *Love without conditions *Freedom *Self-mastery.
Two intensive days of expansion to strengthen your spiritual connection and intuition!
The Workshop will include:
*NPMDT TEACHINGS *MEDITATIONS (Clear & release outdated emotional patterns & conditioning) *ACTIVATIONS (Into the powerful, refined and grounded NPMDT energies) *HEALING PRACTICE (Exercises in feeling energy / Hands-on healing shares) *COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL
NPMDT: “Love in our hearts, Energy in our hands”
NO PREREQUISITES:
*Simple to learn. Powerful, easy & effective to use! A true gift to yourself!
*Small Groups Only – Ensuring a personal, powerful and focused experience!
*Practice professionally, this qualification is recognised & insured by the BCMA
*NPMDT can be put to immediate use:
*Simply use it for self-healing; or facilitate healing for family, friends, pets, other animals, and the environment – Really, there are no limits!
“The healer doesn’t heal anybody. If you’re a healer, or wish to become one, your task is to simply listen – then to open yourself up to receive the energy that allows you to become the catalyst for the healing of your client.
The healing is a decision reached between the client and the universe… It’s not the disease or infirmity that heals, it’s the person”
Dr Eric Pearl from “The Reconnection”
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT: ”Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity” Hippocrates.
“So why not seize the opportunity to heal, and book an appointment now?!!!” Jill Shepherd.
COST:
*Consultation & Initial Treatment: £50- *Follow-up Treatments: £40- per session *Hot Stone Massage: £55- per session *Cosmetic Acupuncture: £70- per session *NPMDT Healing Workshop: £350- per person for the two day workshop.
Cancellation Policy:
Please be mindful that you are paying for my time as well as my skill, and I have to cover my costs in order to remain in business.
Please note: 48 hours notice is required to cancel or re-schedule an appointment, otherwise a cancellation fee will be incurred.
Missed Appointments will be charged at the full rate.
The charge is applied in all cases, as there will be no opportunity for me to find another client for your slot at such short notice
Fee Payment:
By Cheque or cash only, please (A Debit card / Switch facility is NOT available)
Health Insurance Schemes:
*You may be able to recover some of the cost of treatment, if you are a member of a Health Insurance Scheme such as: Medi-cash, Simply Health, Health Shield, etc.
*Please check with your service provider first. Related Websites of interest:
jillshepherdacupunctureclinic.co.uk 