Elizabeth Temperley-Shell
BSc(Hons), DipObsGyn, Dip Paed Ac, LicAc, BA(Hons), MBAcC, HOPA, ACT
I graduated from the renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) in Reading with a BSc(Hons) degree. Having studied both Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) I offer an integrated approach to treatment.
Five Element acupuncture addresses the patient’s deepest constitutional imbalance with an emphasis on treating at an emotional or ‘spirit’ level, whilst TCM treats at a more physical level and addresses a range of illnesses. This combination of treatment styles allows patients to be treated holistically; taking account of wider aspects of a patient’s health and wellbeing; treating not only a main complaint, but to also identifying and addressing underlying causes, and related symptoms.
I have a particular interest and focus in my clinic on women’s and children’s health, and have completed post graduate training in both.
I have postgraduate training in Paediatric acupuncture having completed a year of study with Rebecca Avern one of the leading Paediatric acupuncturist in the United Kingdom and a published author. This enables me to safely treat children from newborns through to teenagers. I believe that by maintaining good and balanced health in children you give them the gift of a vibrant and healthy future as adults. I am a member of the Hub of Paediatric Acupuncture (HOPA) which is an international home of best practice, resources and research of paediatric care and treatment.
Further to this, I have also completed postgraduate training in Gynaecology, Fertility & Obstetrics which encompasses male and female fertility, care of women from pre-conception, natural conception or assisted reproductive techniques (ART & IVF) to pregnancy, post-birth recovery and menopause.
I am a member of the Acupuncture Childbirth Team London (ACT) which is a group of dedicated specialist acupuncturists committed to supporting women through fertility, IVF, pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal journey.
Nourishment from wholesome food and drink is key to maintaining good mental and physical health, and I have an interest in the energetics of Traditional Chinese Medicine food theory and the benefits and balance it brings.
As part of my personal social responsibility for my community, I am a weekly volunteer at The Fountain Centre which is a charity for cancer patients, their families and carers, and is located in the St Luke’s cancer unit at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. It is a wonderful place that offers a calming and relaxing atmosphere, and I find this work most rewarding.
As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) I am bound by strict Codes of Safe Practice, and Professional Conduct. These Codes ensure that patients are offered the highest standards of professional care during their treatments.
If you would like to know more about acupuncture and how it can help you, visit the BAcC website where you will find summarised research fact sheets on a wide range of conditions that can be treated with acupuncture, or you can contact me on my mobile - 07976 899 336.