SLOANE SQUARE ACUPUNCTURE

Alison Smith BSc (Hons) MbBAcC 07950 849 700

Chinese medicine is the oldest continually recorded medical system and Acupuncture derives from it.

Thousands of years of this ancient practice’s evolution have firmly established it in today’s modern healthcare system. The unique beauty of Acupuncture therapy is its recognition and response to individual needs, treating not only symptoms but also the underling causes of them.

I am happy to treat clients for standalone Acupuncture treatments as well as those seeking to integrate this alternative therapy alongside traditional Western medicine.  There is increasing medical acknowledgment of how these two forms of medicine can powerfully compliment each other to create a greater sense of wellbeing in recipients. I  encourage open discussions at initial consultation stage and during each treatment to ensure that she best supports other therapies being given.

If you are curious how Acupuncture can help and support you I would recommend that you come for an initial consultation and treatment to see how it can benefit you. 

All are welcome!

Hear from my clients

  • I’ve been seeing Alison for acupuncture during my first round of IVF and I can’t sing her praises enough. Alison is a wonderful practitioner who is very well informed on issues relating to fertility. I found the whole process far more stressful than anticipated and it’s felt like Alison has been with me every step of the way.

    Charlie

  • Alison is a wonderful acupuncturist. She is a great listener and will adapt her sessions to your needs. She never makes you feel rushed and her home practice is (as another reviewer wrote) a hidden oasis of calm. I would whole heartedly recommend Alison to anyone who is curious about acupuncture!

    N.D. London

  • Kind, open and honest, Alison explains each of the treatments before getting started and listens and responds to any concerns or questions that you might have. Alison's easy nature puts you at ease. My mind, body and spirit have been lifted since beginning my treatments with Alison and I would recommend her to anyone.

    Liz

  • I cannot rate Alison enough, whilst undergoing IVF I turned to Alison and I have never looked back. Her knowledge not just of acupuncture but of the body and of fertility process (both female and male) is second to none and has been a pillar of strength and positivity for me. She recommended supplements and advice that I have no doubt contributed to my improved egg quality, and ultimately that positive pregnancy test. I'll be sending people and myself to her for days to come no matter the ailment!

    Michelle M.

  • I went to see Alison for a course of 6 sessions to help me after a sudden serious illness where I had to have surgery. Her initial assessment was amazing she focused on my overall health rather than focusing on my issue. Her gentle approach was almost overwhelming as I was so used to doctors dealing with me in a sterile way. Alison gave me acupuncture and also Reiki to help my mood. Each time I left Alison I felt calm and happier. My health has improved. I am also TERRIFIED of needles, Alison is so gentle you will never feel the needles .

    Janet

  • Alison is absolutely amazing. She helped with my anxiety and I never could have imagined results as good. I never thought I would feel this well and have been able to do things that I never thought possible. Would recommend her to anyone thinking about acupuncture

    Sarah

  • Alison is a wonderful acupuncturist. I initially went to see her to help my anxiety around work stress and in trying to conceive. Everything seemed so difficult and complicated at that time in my life. My digestion was poor and I was feeling totally overwhelmed. I saw Alison for around 8 sessions in total; each time I felt calm, safe, comforted and properly listened to. Alison not only gave me acupuncture but she lent me books, gave dietary advice and emailed me links to TED talks and further reading. She has a wonderful calming aura. I always left feeling better. Truly the best news was that right after our final session I discovered I was pregnant! I would highly recommend her to anyone.

    Juliet

  • Alison is absolutely incredible, knowledgable, very helpful and made herself available whenever I needed her the most. I think I undertook acupuncture treatment with Alison for about 2 years. She helped through a very difficult time after my IVF had failed and also after another very traumatic experience a miscarriage. I persisted with the treatment and Alison helped me towards a successful IVF treatment. I highly recomend Alison's services to any of you ladies that are having a rollocoster ride trying to become pregnant as I did. Thank you massively Alison.

    Aude Moret-Hunt

  • Alison is an outstanding acupuncturist who over the years has cured my hay fever, numerous aches and pains, improved my sleep patterns and made me a more easy-going person. She has a warm. engaging personality that gives confidence to the patient. I would recommend her 100% over any other practitioner (I have tried quite a few. She is the bee's knees.

    Dai Lewis

  • Alison is such a find. She has a fantastic, professional yet personable manner and she was such a help to me over the year that I saw her. The acupuncture helped my anxiety significantly and I also got pregnant very quickly! She is incredibly skilled and such a lovely person, I would highly recommend her and I miss going for acupuncture sessions now I've left London!

    Miriam

  • After trying to conceive for over 2 years without success, I began to see Alison in early 2015 and was pregnant within 3/4 months. When I started to see Alison, my cycle had been irregular for some time, it wasn't clear whether I was ovulating and ultrasound scans had showed the lining of my uterus to be too thin for implantation. Her well-timed treatments combined with advice on diet and lifestyle (given in a non-judging, understanding and helpful way) helped me to conceive in May (and I had a beautiful baby boy in February this year). I also saw Alison in the two weeks prior to my due date and a day after it to help bring on labour - it definitely felt as though this helped as my waters broke the following day and my son was born within 6 hours! I would recommend Alison to anyone!

    Ellie

  • I fell pregnant within one month of seeing Alison. I didn't really know what to expect but just went with it. I found the experience of acupuncture extremely relaxing. That was partly down to acupuncture itself but also to the atmosphere that Alison creates. The room she uses has a fantastic vibe and she remains calm and caring throughout the whole process. There is also no pressure around when to have a session and she's really flexible. At the same time I went for fertility reasons I also had a really sore shoulder from sitting at a desk all day and Alison made that feel much better. I'm now 33 weeks pregnant and haven't seen Alison for a couple of months. I am starting to feel a bit achy and I can't wait to go back!

    Valerie

  • Well, what can I say... after a couple of failed IVF attempts with another acupuncturist, I switched to Alison and immediately noticed the difference. Alison unblocked my chi and made it possible for me to fall pregnant - yippeee!! I would highly recommend Alison for honest, open and friendly acupuncture treatment.

    Jenny

  • This laid-back, knowledgeable and personable acupuncturist has an aura of calm confidence that passes effortlessly to the patient. She has cured my hay fever and a badly torn calf muscle in the past few months. She is outstanding and very highly recommended.

    D.L. London

  • “…Baby has turned! I am convinced it happened after the treatment (moxa) about 3 days into it. My partner noticed a couple of hours later that the shape of my bump had changed and so did a few colleagues. The scan showed baby head down “.

    M.P. London

  • “Wanted to let you know that my back is loads better already! Thank you so much!”

    M. London

  • “..Whatever you did last week has helped my knee so much! For 24hrs after no pain at all and only a bit of stiffness last few days if I’m sat for too long. I could hardly walk when I came to see you Thurs. Thank you.”

    J.H.