Acupuncture in Frome

Hi, I’m Tim

I’m a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner with nearly 30 years’ experience in bodywork and the healing arts. Alongside acupuncture, I’ve trained in massage, Reiki, yoga, qigong and martial arts — all of which inform the way I work with people.

I completed my degree-level training at The Acupuncture Academy in Leamington Spa, which is accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB). There, I specialised in the Five Elements approach and was introduced to the Six Divisions approach, which I increasingly integrate into my treatments due to its effectiveness. These two methods of approach are complementary and effectively cover both mental-emotional and physically centred issues, respectively.

I am a member of the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC) and adhere to its strict Codes of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct, ensuring robust safety and professional conduct standards. For more information on the AAC, click here. 

My Story & Approach

My own journey with acupuncture began after a road accident left me with PTSD, anxiety and physical pain. Experiencing first-hand how acupuncture could soothe that anxiety, ease the muscle spasms I was having deep inside my body, and, quite simply, help me feel like myself again, has shaped the way I practise today. It taught me that healing isn’t just about easing symptoms — it’s about supporting the whole person.

Whilst specific outcomes can’t be guaranteed due to the unique nature of each individual’s experience, I am dedicated to supporting you in alleviating your pain—be it physical, mental, or emotional—with the utmost care and attention.

Acupuncture for Health & Wellbeing

How I Can Help You

Over time, I’ve helped many people — especially those who’ve tried conventional treatments without satisfactory relief — make real improvements with:

• • • Chronic pain and musculoskeletal discomfort
    • Anxiety, low mood, and stress-related issues
    • Sleep disturbances and fatigue
    • Digestive discomfort
    • Women’s health concerns
    • Respiratory issues
    • General well-being and relaxation

Acupuncture has also become increasingly popular among couples struggling to conceive, both naturally and through IVF, due to its ability to support reproductive health.

And beyond specific conditions, acupuncture has demonstrated its ability to bring the body and mind into balance. Many patients report feeling more centred, less stressed, and simply “better” after treatment—even if they had no obvious, Western diagnosis.

What You’ll Experience

• • • A calm, welcoming therapy room in the heart of Frome, where you can genuinely relax
    • Apart from acupuncture, treatment may also include tui na, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, auricular acupuncture, or near-infrared lamp therapy
    • A FREE 15-minute phone consultation so you can ask questions, discuss your health history, and feel sure this is the right fit

What are ‘non-acupuncture’ treatments?

Additional techniques offered at no extra cost:

• • • Moxibustion – the burning of a prepared herb over acupuncture points for warmth and circulation
    • Cupping – suction therapy to improve blood flow and relieve muscle tension
    • Gua sha – a scraping technique to release tension and stagnation
    • Tui na – a Chinese bodywork therapy similar to Shiatsu, which is great for those who prefer a non-needle approach
    • Auricular acupuncture – acupuncture on the ear, often combined with other treatments
    • Near-infrared lamp therapy – for added therapeutic benefit

If you’re unsure whether acupuncture is right for you, I offer a FREE 15-minute phone consultation — click here to book.

Classical Chinese Medicine – over 2,000 years of clinical use