About me

I have been an equine vet for nearly 15 years(!), working in general practice and in equine hospitals both the UK and Australia. I have focussed much of my time on reproductive medicine, especially embryo transfer- hopefully making some of the stars of the future. I love that now some of my embryos are out competing and winning at National and International level- its hard to believe they were in my Petri dish once upon a time! 

My interest in acupuncture started around 10 years ago when one of my colleagues used it successfully to treat fluid retention in a mare. I then received a treatment myself, I found it really helpful for pain relief and wanted to learn more. I trained with the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists and found it absolutely fascinating. I had spent so much time looking at poor performance in horses, and although I am a firm believer in conventional veterinary medicine I felt something was missing and this was it! I have been lucky enough to work with a huge variety of horses since then, from top competition horses,  racehorses, much loved pony club ponies, retired horses and everything in between. I have seen the beneficial effects first-hand, and since continued with further study into the science behind acupuncture.