Calm, expert acupuncture to help you feel like yourself again.
I’m Ali, a traditional acupuncturist. My treatments combine Traditional Chinese Medicine with Five Element Acupuncture, and every session is built around you. Not sure it’s right for you? Start with a free 15-minute chat.
- Member of the British Acupuncture Council
- BSc (Hons) Acupuncture
- Three local clinics
A written summary of your consultation, explained in Chinese medicine terms.
Wallingford and Woodley, plus Reading on Friday afternoons only.
Every session starts with a catch-up on how you’ve been since we last met.
What people come to me for
Traditional acupuncture looks at you as a whole person. These are some of the concerns people most often bring to me, and many find treatment deeply relaxing.
Stress and anxiety
Feeling tense, overwhelmed or unable to switch off.
Poor sleep
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking unrefreshed.
Digestive problems
Bloating, discomfort or an unsettled gut.
Hormonal and menstrual health
Irregular or painful periods, PMS and menopause.
Fertility
Support while trying to conceive, including alongside IVF.
Support during cancer treatment
Acupuncture alongside the care of your medical team.
Feeling run down
Low energy, or simply not feeling like yourself.
Aches, pains and headaches
Back, neck and joint pain, headaches and migraine.
Where the evidence is strongest
Research supports acupuncture for the short-term relief of:
- Chronic low back pain
- Neck pain
- Tension-type headaches
- Migraine
- Jaw (TMJ) pain
- Knee pain from osteoarthritis, alongside other treatment
- Symptoms of overactive bladder
Not sure if it can help?
Tell me what’s going on in a free 15-minute chat and I’ll give you an honest answer.
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Three simple steps
Book online
Choose the clinic and time that suit you. Not sure yet? Book a free 15-minute chat instead.
Your first appointment
Up to 90 minutes: a full consultation covering your health history, followed by your first treatment.
Your summary and plan
After your first treatment I send you a written summary of your consultation, explaining what I found in Chinese medicine terms, with a treatment plan. We review it together at every visit.
Hi, I’m Ali.
I’m a traditional acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council. My sessions are calm and unhurried. Each one starts with a catch-up on how you’ve been feeling and how your week has gone. I then bring together how you are on the day with your longer-term treatment plan, so every treatment is tailored to you.
I trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture and a Licentiate in Acupuncture. I have also volunteered with the Berkshire cancer charity My Cancer, My Choices, giving free acupuncture to people affected by cancer.
Treatments and prices
Initial consultation & treatment
£85A full consultation and your first treatment. Afterwards you receive a written summary in Chinese medicine terms and a treatment plan.
BookFree 15-minute chat
FreeNot sure acupuncture is for you? A short chat to help you decide. This isn’t a consultation.
Book a chatPayment is by cash or bank transfer. I don’t take card payments.
Three clinics near you
Wallingford
Wallingford OX10 8DL
Public car parks around the town centre, a short walk away.
Open in Google MapsAcupuncture in Wallingford →Woodley
11 Headley Road
Woodley RG5 4JB
Parking behind the clinic, or in the public car park across the road.
Open in Google MapsAcupuncture in Woodley →Reading
Friday afternoons only19 Castle Street
Reading RG1 7SB
Parking behind the clinic, or in nearby public car parks.
Open in Google MapsAcupuncture in Reading →What clients say
“The treatments are different every time yet I always leave feeling on top of the world… She takes really good care of me and I’d encourage anyone locally, whether you have a concern or just for wellbeing, to book in.”
“Ali is very knowledgeable and helpful and I will not hesitate to return if I need further treatment.”
New to acupuncture?
Here are the questions I hear most. There are more on the FAQ page and in my guides, or ask me in your free chat.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles are very fine, far thinner than a needle used for an injection. Most people feel a light tingle, warmth or a dull ache as a needle goes in, and many find treatment deeply relaxing.
Is acupuncture safe?
I use single-use, sterile needles and, as a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), I follow its codes of safe practice and professional conduct. I will ask about your health and any medication at your first appointment so treatment can be adapted to you.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your first appointment lasts up to 90 minutes. We talk through your health history, lifestyle and what you would like help with. I may take your pulse and look at your tongue, which are traditional parts of a Chinese medicine assessment, and then give your first treatment.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on you and what you are coming for. I will suggest a plan after your first treatment and we will review it together as we go, so you always know what to expect.
What should I wear?
Loose, comfortable clothing that rolls up easily above the elbow and knee, as many points are on the arms and lower legs. If I need to reach other areas, I will explain first and make sure you are comfortable.
Your questions, answered
Research-led guides to the things people ask me most. See all guides →
Acupuncture and fertility: what does the research show alongside IVF?
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Read the guide →Guide · 12 October 2026Can acupuncture help with stress and anxiety?
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Read the guide →Guide · 8 October 2026How much does acupuncture cost?
Your first appointment with me is £85. That is up to 90 minutes together: a full consultation, your first treatment, and afterwards a written summary…
Read the guide →Not sure where to start? Let’s have a chat.
Book your first appointment online, or call 07864 075645. If you’re unsure, a free 15-minute chat is there to help you decide.