Julia trained as a Massage Therapist in 1993 and retrained as an Acupuncture Practitioner in 1995, having received acupuncture herself for many years.
Julia gained her License to practice Acupuncture in March 1998 from the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa. This is a recognized degree level course and allows Julia to use Lic. Ac. (Licensed Acupuncture Practitioner) after name. She subsequently became a Member of the British Acupuncture council and went on to do four further years post graduate study at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine at Reading. Julia continues to undertake courses as part of her continuous professional development and has taken many courses including treatment during pregnancy, fertility problems, musculoskeletal disorders, and many more.
Julia is a Regional Representative for the British Acupuncture Council in Scotland and receives regular supervision for assistance with case work.
Julia’s first degree was in Communication Studies from Coventry University in 1983. She also worked with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Birmingham City Council.
The British Acupuncture Council
Members of the British Acupuncture Council are required to complete at least three years study to degree standard at a recognized the British Acupuncture Council maintains common standards of education, ethics, discipline and practice to ensure the health and safety of the public at all times. Members are covered by Medical Malpractice and Public Liability insurance.