Caroline Williams Lic. Ac., MA, AAC, MBACP
5 Element & Traditional (TCM) Acupuncture in Ixworth, Suffolk
I’ve been practicing as an qualified Acupuncturist for twenty-six years.
The letters ‘Lic Ac’ indicate that I have a ‘Licentiate in Acupuncture’ which is a professional, degree length qualification. I am also a full member of the professional register: Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC).
I use a very gentle Japanese technique, which means you can relax and enjoy your Acupuncture sessions.
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People come to Acupuncture for many health issues, including:
- Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain and Sciatica
- Fertility (see the Fertility page for more information)
- Stress
- Headaches
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy, morning sickness and induction treatments
- Menopausal symptoms
- Painful or irregular periods
- Digestive problems
I will spend time talking with you to find out where you are at and what you are looking for. All my treatments are tailored to the individual, with small groups of needles used in doses until a balance is achieved.
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What are the different types of Acupuncture used for?
- TCM – Traditional Chinese Medicine – this type of Acupuncture focuses on the physical body to treat pain and a range of other medical issues.
- Five Element Acupuncture – treats emotional and stress related problems, like depression or headaches. Five Element treatment helps to balance us, so we feel more like ourselves again. The five elements relate to our core emotions, and to the five pillars of health: nutrition, sleep, movement, connection and purpose.
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I’ve been a Zita West Affiliated Fertility Network Acupuncturist since 2008, with specific postgraduate training in IVF support, assisted fertility and natural fertility treatments. I’m also a qualified counsellor, and Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling Psychotherapy (MBACP) and a Qualified Life Coach with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
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Get in touch by calling or texting me on 07762 126465, I will be very happy to discuss your health and how I can help you.
Clinic address: Juniper Health, 46 High Street, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HJ.
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‘I had tried several other Acupuncturists before I came to see Caroline. She definitely has the best results for me. I have a lot less joint pain now and I feel much better afterwards. Caroline is so easy to talk to and I feel very comfortable with her. I always look forward to my visits to see her I am very happy to recommend her to anyone wanting Acupuncture.’ Mrs. C. (Bury St Edmunds).
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What Qualifications should Acupuncturists have?
A fully qualified Acupuncture practitioner will always have a Lic.Ac or a BSc degree in Acupuncture. Please be aware that there are people advertising themselves as acupuncturists with very minimal training. Any other letters or ‘qualifications’ do not relate to acupuncture.
I was awarded a full licentiate, Lic. Ac in Acupuncture in 2000 from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM).
Physiotherapists are not trained in acupuncture (although they often claim they are). Physiotherapists learn a very simplified treatment, and insert thick needles into muscles, called ‘dry-needling’. Many physiotherapists have only completed a weekend course in how to insert needles. Acupuncture uses a holistic diagnostic system, so that the body’s internal systems can be balanced, and takes many years to learn.
I am a member of the professional organisation The Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC) and also a fully registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). MA indicates that I have an Masters degree (in Management and Organisational Dynamics).