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Terri Claire Paterson
I discovered acupuncture during a challenging period in my life. I felt stuck—overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, and unsure how to move forward. Everyday decisions felt heavy, and planning for the future seemed impossible. It was through acupuncture that I found clarity, balance, and renewed energy, and it completely changed how I approach my own wellbeing.
Experiencing these profound benefits firsthand inspired me to pursue acupuncture professionally. I wanted to share this transformative practice with others and help people reclaim balance, manage stress, relieve pain, and feel empowered in their own lives.
Being adopted has given me a deep understanding of the importance of care, connection, and feeling supported. This personal experience has shaped my passion for helping others, and it inspires me every day to guide people toward balance, wellbeing, and confidence in their lives.
My Training & Skills
I hold a BSc in Acupuncture (Hons) (2:1) from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine and am a fully qualified member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). I have completed over 3,600 hours of training and clinical practice, including a CPD in Facial Acupuncture. I am first aid trained and have knowledge of clinical red flags, ensuring I can recognise when a condition requires referral to a GP or other healthcare professional, prioritising client safety at all times.
I am trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which looks at the body, mind, and spirit links, focusing on restoring harmony and energy flow (Qi) to support natural healing. I also use the Five Elements approach—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water a specialised and niche framework within TCM that connects physical, emotional, and energetic health. This approach allows me to identify subtle imbalances and create treatments tailored to your unique constitution, offering deeply personalised care that goes beyond general wellness practices, treating you as a whole.
Why I Love Acupuncture
I love acupuncture because I’ve experienced firsthand how powerful it can be in helping the body, mind, and spirit find balance. Unlike treatments that only address symptoms, acupuncture works at the root cause of your issues, helping to restore natural energy, reduce stress and pain, and support long-term wellbeing from the inside out.
What excites me most is seeing the transformation in my clients. Whether it’s relieving pain, improving sleep, easing anxiety, or simply helping someone feel more like themselves, acupuncture allows me to support people in a deeply personal and meaningful way.
I also love that acupuncture combines ancient wisdom with modern understanding, giving me the tools to tailor every treatment to each person’s unique needs. Helping someone feel lighter, calmer and in less pain reminds me why I chose this path—it’s not just a profession, it’s a way to make a real difference in people’s lives.