Annie Walker Acupuncture
Acupuncture in Hale, Cheshire
central Manchester and West Didsbury

Professional Background
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Acupuncture
Registered General Nurse - Member of the Nursing & Midwifery Council
Member of the British Acupuncture Council
English National Board for Nursing & Midwifery: Accident & Emergency Nurse Specialist

Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Netwwork
Lecturer in Western Medical Science (Gynecology, Pharmacology & Nutrition) at The Northern College of Acupuncture

Areas of Specialism and Experience

Post Graduate Nursing Specialism in Accident and Emergency Nursing (Degree Level)

12 years experience working with psychological and emotional difficulties, addictions, depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use, detoxification and withdrawal management

Member of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA UK)and has practiced Auricular Acupuncture since 2001

Facilitated a British Acupuncture Council Conference Workshop - ‘Studying in China’

Annie has experience working at the Capio Nightingale Private Hospital in London's Marylebone. Here she gained experience successfully treating patients experiencing psychological and emotional difficulties

Experience of treating ‘A List’ Celebrities in their own home

Annie has completed Post-Graduate Study in Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Childbirth with the renowned Jani White
Obstetric Acupuncture Training includes:
- Month by month Gestation according to the Chinese Classics
- Understanding Western Medicine Protocols and Treatment
- Antenatal Treatment, discomforts and pathology
- Red Flags, onward referrals, scope and practice
- Preparing for labour, patients rights
- Western medical interventions in obstetrics
- Acupuncture treatment for breech presentation and 'induction'
- Acupuncture during labour
- Post partum acupuncture treatment
- Acupuncture for breastfeeding

Annie has completed Post-Graduate Study in Acupuncture for Optimum Fertility with the renowned Jani White
Gynaecology & Fertility Acupuncture Training includes:
- Biology of Reproduction
- Role of Stress in Reproduction
- Treating Menstrual Phases
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies
- Male Sexual Health
- Chinese Medical Pattern identification & treatment

Annie received acupuncture treatment in Harley Street throughout her own pregnancy and found the benefits to body, mind and spirit immeasurable

Balance Acupuncture for Pain
Annie has been trained by the famous Dr Tan in how to treat pain using the Balance Technique. Here the area of pain is not needled directly but is mirrored in another part of the body. This technique is highly effective and can give instant relief.
Facial Acupuncture
Annie has completed post-graduate training in Facial Acupuncture at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Personal Approach
Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture with a Person-Centred approach.
Annie has studied Person Centred Counselling and is trained and experienced in active listening. She holds a non-judgmental attitude towards all her clients and embraces an unconditional positive regard.