- Diploma in reflexology
- Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic programming
- In acupuncture practise for over 20 years
- Member of British Acupuncture Council
- Qualified Mentor/Supervisor to Acupuncturists.Offers 1:1 and group supervision sessions
Emma’s interest in energetic medicine grew while working in South East Asia for several years after graduating. On returning to the UK, she qualified as a reflexologist, and then went on to complete her licentiate in acupuncture at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, one of the leading colleges in Europe and a British Acupuncture Council accredited college. The course includes the requisite western medical sciences and combines 2 types of traditional acupuncture, the 5 element constitutional model and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her clinical supervision was under Angela Hicks, a leading clinician and author of many chinese medicine text books. Emma continues to develop and widen her knowledge of Chinese medicine and has undertaken extensive further postgraduate training.
Emma has developed strong links with GPs and other complementary healthcare providers in Cardiff over the years to help each patient reach optimal health. She has also worked in many different clinical settings over the years including a multi-bed clinic in Swansea offering acupuncture to adults with long term mental health difficulties.
Emma has an interest in helping adults and teenagers with their mental health having completed further postgraduate acupuncture training in this area. She is also a practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic programming, a therapeutic tool whereby techniques are used to transform stress and anxiety into more positive and resourceful states thus improving self- confidence and self-esteem.
Emma has completed further post graduate training in Women’s health including fertility, menopause and menstrual irregularities. Other interests include gastro-intestinal disorders and migraine.
Emma is qualified to offer professional Mentoring and Supervision to Acupuncturists and others in the caring profession. She is part of a national network of accredited mentors and supervisors and a registered Mentor Supervisor with The British Acupuncture Council.