How I became an Acupuncturist
It was never on my radar to become a women’s acupuncturist, nutritionist and healthcoach. I’d never ever tried any alternative therapies before I began to suffer with fatigue and eye problems.
I was working too many night shifts in a 24 hour TV news room in stressful conditions. I felt burnt out by the unhealthy work culture and started questioning my choices.
As a result I began to suffer from insomnia and constant headaches which brought me close to becoming chronically fatigued.
How I managed my recovery
Adrenal fatigue or chronic fatigue, was not medically recognised at the time. I felt very unsupported and with nowhere and none to turn to I had to find my own way back to health. I gave up work; slept for hours and hours, spent time in Nature; learnt meditation. And tried a variety of therapeutic treatments that helped me to gradually recover.
Acupuncture seemed to be the one therapy which instantly relieved my headaches. I felt lighter after a treatment as well as hopeful that I’d get better.
Later on I began to train as an acupuncturist myself. I loved every minute of my course even though it was demanding. But by the time I set up my practice I was over forty. And was wondering whether I’d ever have children of my own.
Becoming a Mother Later in Life
Around this time, I met someone new and miraculously fell pregnant quickly. I gave birth to my son a few weeks shy of my 42nd birthday.
I think that because I was a mother later in life; I know it is possible to conceive against the odds. I’ve never forgotten my experience or the positive stories of the women I’ve helped over the years. So when working with women facing the same ticking clock I know I can help.
That was 19 years ago, my son is now 18, and I have been working as women’s acupuncturist, nutritionist and healthcoach since then.
