When you choose to visit a British Acupuncture Association member you can be sure of:

• Extensive training (minimum three years or part-time equivalent), including anatomy, physiology and other appropriate elements of western medicine
• Adherence to the Council’s Codes of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct
• Compliance with current health and safety legislation
• Full professional indemnity and public/products liability insurance cover
• Up-to-date practice skills maintained through individualised continuing professional development

For further information as to why to choose a practitioner who is a member of the BAA, you can find out more about the BAA at www.acupuncturesociety.org.uk.

Prior to training as an acupuncturist Marianne worked with asylum seekers and refugees, and from her work with torture victims has developed an interest in the mental/emotional aspect of health and well-being. Marianne has also worked with post civil war communities and AIDS support groups in El Salvador. Marianne lives in Wisbech with her husband, children, dogs, cats and chickens! In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, at the coast or in the hills, reading and spending time with her family.

As well as being an acupuncturists Marianne specialists in helping women with hormonal balance and is the author of Put Yourself First, a ground-breaking and evidence based book on how to prioritise your health and wellbeing. You can purchase the book on Amazon.

Marianne also has a website dedicated to women’s health coaching which can be found here.