Olivia Shaw

Olivia graduated with a First Class honours degree in acupuncture from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture.

Prior to becoming an acupuncturist Olivia was a lawyer, but after several years working as a solicitor in the City of London she decided to retrain as an acupuncturist and pursue her growing interest in Chinese medicine.

Olivia’s three year acupuncture degree included courses in Western Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, as well as the principles of Chinese Medicine and a year of practical clinical training under supervision from some of the UK’s leading practitioners in Chinese medicine.

Olivia continues to develop her understanding of Chinese medicine by attending regular seminars on a variety of subjects and has a special interest in treating gynaecological conditions, infertility and pregnancy-related conditions. Olivia has attended seminars by Jane Lyttleton, one of the West’s foremost authorities on the treatment of infertility with Chinese medicine and also has a postgraduate certificate in Obstetric acupuncture issued in conjunction with the Royal College of Midwives.

Olivia is currently studying for a MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine at Westminster University and is insured to prescribe pre-prepared Chinese Herbal Formulae to patients.

Olivia is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and abides by its strict Code of Practice on safety standards and ethical practice. Her approach to treatment is thorough, caring and sensitive and below you can read feedback from some of her patients.

Olivia has established her own practice in London and also works one day a week with her colleague Janetta Bensouilah in Cobham, Surrey www.aromaticacupuncture.com.

If you have any Questions about Acupuncture please contact Olivia.

Testimonials:

My first experience of acupuncture was under the careful hands of Olivia Shaw. I was reassured by her professional manner and attention to detail that she was really focusing on my individual concerns.

Her practice in Hendon is very peaceful and relaxing and, as Olivia always gives a quiet and unhurried treatment, I always leave feeling much calmer.

After the first few sessions with Olivia I saw a marked improvement and have been delighted with the ongoing results. Acupuncture seems to be working for me and I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone looking for a careful and considered treatment.

Linda, London

I, like I expect most newcomers to acupuncture, was fairly apprehensive before visiting Olivia. However, her welcoming and warm manner put me completely at ease. Also, her professional treatment and, more importantly – her ability to find the source of my [back] pain and begin to immediately deal with it – meant that I left feeling recovered, as well as far more relaxed. I would recommend Olivia’s professional and caring service to anyone, and would be happy to be contacted to provide a personal recommendation.

A.C, London

I have suffered from migraine headaches for most of my life and have kept them under control using conventional drugs. I wanted to cut down my need to rely on these in the long term and have been delighted with the results of my acupuncture treatment with Harmony and Balance. The treatments have reduced the frequency and severity of attacks and the general holistic attitude has enabled me to focus on other areas such as diet and sleep patterns. Olivia is a first class practitioner – especially in overcoming my initial nervousness and squeamishness about having acupuncture.

Jon, London

I turned to acupuncture to try to alleviate the severe period pains that I had suffered for many years. Conventional medicine was a disappointment and tended to dull not only the pain, but most other sensory functions as well. While this short term "relief" dealt with the symptoms, I felt it didn't really deal with the root of the problem and until this was addressed I was concerned that I would endure the same pains each month indefinitely.

So I searched for an alternative and this is where Olivia came in. As well as considering the physical aspect of my pain, she also looked at my overall constitution, lifestyle, emotional state, medical history and so on. While I am not nervous of needles, I was greatly calmed by the fact that she patiently explained what she was doing and what she hoped to accomplish every step of the way.

The results took about a month to kick in and were a revelation. I no longer suffer excruciating pain and am now able to function normally for 4 weeks of the month, instead of just 3!!

A.G, London