Karen Jeffery acupuncturist [Cert Tuina DipAc DipChm MSc MBAcC]
Karen is based in Colchester. She is an experienced acupuncturist having completed a three-year acupuncture degree course. She then did a master’s research degree looking at how acupuncture can treat facial pain, specifically Trigeminal neuralgia. She already had an exceptionally good understanding of anatomy and physiology. This knowledge was crucial before embarking on her studies in acupuncture.
Karen has a broad based knowledge of Chinese medicine
A degree course in acupuncture focuses on understanding the philosophy of Chinese medicine. It explores how it fits into modern life. The course includes many different areas, including modern and western medicine. Karen’s formal training spanned a total of eight years and incorporated cupping, moxa, dietary and lifestyle elements. She continued to train in Tui na massage. She also took specialist fertility courses. Finally, she completed a two-year course in Chinese herbal medicine.
Karen’s practice, Colchester Acupuncture, is based in the old centre of Colchester in Essex. It offers acupuncture, Tui na, moxa, cupping and electro-acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from a comfortable room in Trinity Street.
Karen’s interests
Karen lives in Colchester, she’s a keen walker and photographer and open water swimmer. She enjoys quiet breaks in the Lake district walking and climbing hills in her spare time.
