Lochthorn Traditional Acupuncture
Testimonial
"Traditional Acupuncture as a treatment for chronic lower back pain and sciatica has been a very positive experience.
It has enabled me to reduce prescription medication and empowers me to have more control over pain.
Sessions are very empathetic and improve overall well-being."
Linda McKay
Our philosophy
We promise to treat you, your mind and your body with care and respect.
Trusting your health to us is our privilege.
Training and professional requirements
As Members of the British Acupuncture Council, we are bound by Codes of Professional Conduct and Safe Practice which set the standard for the safe practice of Traditional Acupuncture in the UK.
Members of the British Acupuncture Council have had to demonstrate that they have received appropriate training and are safe and competent.
We are also committed to ongoing training and professional development.
About Fred
Fred Smithers
"I studied at the College of Traditional Acupuncture under Professor Worsley and I have been in practice since 1991.
As well as general acupuncture practice I have specialised in the use of acupuncture in child birth and, in the last ten years, the use of acupuncture in palliative care.
I love my work and consider it to be a privilege to be entrusted with any aspects of a person's health."
About Kirsty
Kirsty Hodgson
"I graduated from Salford University with a 1st class BSc (hons) degree in complementary medicine practice in 2001 and have worked at Lochthorn Medical Centre since then.
My appreciation of acupuncture lies in its ability to treat the person and not just the problem.
I find it a rewarding and fulfilling career and enjoy helping people to overcome their difficulties and regain better health. Much of my work involves helping people to control pain following a wide variety of conditions.
I have special interests in the use of acupuncture to enhance fertility and IVF treatment (see more details) and have undertaken postgraduate training with Zita West, a pioneer in this field."
About Pam
Pam Sumner
"I studied at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Warwick. I have a BA (Hons) degree in Traditional Acupuncture and I joined the practice at Lochthorn in 2008.
I especially enjoy the opportunity of dealing with patients on a one to one basis. I find it very satisfying to see patients improving their health at both physical and emotional levels."