HELLO, I’M RUTH
My path to becoming an Acupuncturist is rooted in a lifelong fascination with the human body and how it is shaped by, and responds to, our environment.
I explored this fascination for many years: first by studying sculpture at Glasgow School of Art; then by developing my creative practice as an art curator at the Science Museum, commissioning new work from renowned artists; and latterly working as a participatory artist, collaborating with community groups to re-imagine their local and global environment.
When I began to train as an acupuncturist, the concepts and physical practice of Chinese medicine didn't feel like a departure, but a natural continuation of my career in the arts. At the heart of acupuncture practice is a belief in the interconnectedness between the body and natural world around us - the way we experience our bodies and how the physical and social environment that surrounds us is so deeply integrated. This ancient philosophy resonated deeply, echoing the work I did with communities and artists to re-imagine worlds.
HELLO, I’M RUTH
My path to becoming an Acupuncturist is rooted in a lifelong fascination with the human body and how it is shaped by, and responds to, our environment.
I explored this fascination for many years: first by studying sculpture at Glasgow School of Art; then by developing my creative practice as an art curator at the Science Museum, commissioning new work from renowned artists; and latterly working as a participatory artist, collaborating with community groups to re-imagine their local and global environment.
When I began to train as an acupuncturist, the concepts and physical practice of Chinese medicine didn't feel like a departure, but a natural continuation of my career in the arts. At the heart of acupuncture practice is a belief in the interconnectedness between the body and natural world around us - the way we experience our bodies and how the physical and social environment that surrounds us is so deeply integrated. This ancient philosophy resonated deeply, echoing the work I did with communities and artists to re-imagine worlds.
HELLO, I’M RUTH
My path to becoming an Acupuncturist is rooted in a lifelong fascination with the human body and how it is shaped by, and responds to, our environment.
I explored this fascination for many years: first by studying sculpture at Glasgow School of Art; then by developing my creative practice as an art curator at the Science Museum, commissioning new work from renowned artists; and latterly working as a participatory artist, collaborating with community groups to re-imagine their local and global environment.
When I began to train as an acupuncturist, the concepts and physical practice of Chinese medicine didn't feel like a departure, but a natural continuation of my career in the arts. At the heart of acupuncture practice is a belief in the interconnectedness between the body and natural world around us - the way we experience our bodies and how the physical and social environment that surrounds us is so deeply integrated. This ancient philosophy resonated deeply, echoing the work I did with communities and artists to re-imagine worlds.
HELLO, I’M RUTH
My path to becoming an Acupuncturist is rooted in a lifelong fascination with the human body and how it is shaped by, and responds to, our environment.
I explored this fascination for many years: first by studying sculpture at Glasgow School of Art; then by developing my creative practice as an art curator at the Science Museum, commissioning new work from renowned artists; and latterly working as a participatory artist, collaborating with community groups to re-imagine their local and global environment.
When I began to train as an acupuncturist, the concepts and physical practice of Chinese medicine didn't feel like a departure, but a natural continuation of my career in the arts. At the heart of acupuncture practice is a belief in the interconnectedness between the body and natural world around us - the way we experience our bodies and how the physical and social environment that surrounds us is so deeply integrated. This ancient philosophy resonated deeply, echoing the work I did with communities and artists to re-imagine worlds.
THE BODY AS A RIVER
Thousands of years ago, the theories of Chinese medicine first emerged when early practitioners observed the vitality of riverways as they flow through the landscape — carrying water, goods to trade, and knowledge to share. Drawing a conceptual parallel, they understood the human body as a landscape, with flowing channels of blood and a vital energy named Qi.
In simple terms, the practice of acupuncture seeks to understand the body’s natural flow and identify areas that have become restricted. Just as a log-jam upstream will alter the flow of a river further downstream, any blockages in the body will disrupt its natural balance, manifesting as health issues such as pain and inflammation. By inserting fine needles into specific points, acupuncture releases these restrictions, restoring movement and inviting the body back to its own natural, healthy vitality.
Since first experiencing the benefit of acupuncture for myself, I have been fascinated by this interpretation of the body. For me, this concept recognises, and even celebrates, our physical and emotional complexities, seeking to understand each person as an individual uniquely entwined with their environment.
THE BODY AS A RIVER
Thousands of years ago, the theories of Chinese medicine first emerged when early practitioners observed the vitality of riverways as they flow through the landscape — carrying water, goods to trade, and knowledge to share. Drawing a conceptual parallel, they understood the human body as a landscape, with flowing channels of blood and a vital energy named Qi.
In simple terms, the practice of acupuncture seeks to understand the body’s natural flow and identify areas that have become restricted. Just as a log-jam upstream will alter the flow of a river further downstream, any blockages in the body will disrupt its natural balance, manifesting as health issues such as pain and inflammation. By inserting fine needles into specific points, acupuncture releases these restrictions, restoring movement and inviting the body back to its own natural, healthy vitality.
Since first experiencing the benefit of acupuncture for myself, I have been fascinated by this interpretation of the body. For me, this concept recognises, and even celebrates, our physical and emotional complexities, seeking to understand each person as an individual uniquely entwined with their environment.
THE BODY AS A RIVER
Thousands of years ago, the theories of Chinese medicine first emerged when early practitioners observed the vitality of riverways as they flow through the landscape — carrying water, goods to trade, and knowledge to share. Drawing a conceptual parallel, they understood the human body as a landscape, with flowing channels of blood and a vital energy named Qi.
In simple terms, the practice of acupuncture seeks to understand the body’s natural flow and identify areas that have become restricted. Just as a log-jam upstream will alter the flow of a river further downstream, any blockages in the body will disrupt its natural balance, manifesting as health issues such as pain and inflammation. By inserting fine needles into specific points, acupuncture releases these restrictions, restoring movement and inviting the body back to its own natural, healthy vitality.
Since first experiencing the benefit of acupuncture for myself, I have been fascinated by this interpretation of the body. For me, this concept recognises, and even celebrates, our physical and emotional complexities, seeking to understand each person as an individual uniquely entwined with their environment.
THE BODY AS A RIVER
Thousands of years ago, the theories of Chinese medicine first emerged when early practitioners observed the vitality of riverways as they flow through the landscape — carrying water, goods to trade, and knowledge to share. Drawing a conceptual parallel, they understood the human body as a landscape, with flowing channels of blood and a vital energy named Qi.
In simple terms, the practice of acupuncture seeks to understand the body’s natural flow and identify areas that have become restricted. Just as a log-jam upstream will alter the flow of a river further downstream, any blockages in the body will disrupt its natural balance, manifesting as health issues such as pain and inflammation. By inserting fine needles into specific points, acupuncture releases these restrictions, restoring movement and inviting the body back to its own natural, healthy vitality.
Since first experiencing the benefit of acupuncture for myself, I have been fascinated by this interpretation of the body. For me, this concept recognises, and even celebrates, our physical and emotional complexities, seeking to understand each person as an individual uniquely entwined with their environment.
IN HONOUR
I chose to name my practice Fen Acupuncture in honour of this poetic concept and also the physical location of my clinic. Just to the west of Walthamstow lies a fen landscape shaped by the River Lea — an ancient Lammas land that once served as a vital artery into the city, transporting goods and connecting communities.
This landscape is a vital part of my own life today. I live in Walthamstow with my family, spending our time exploring the Lea marshes in all seasons. It’s here, within this fen landscape, that I’m most reminded of the natural rhythms and flow that I seek to nurture in my clinical practice.
IN HONOUR
I chose to name my practice Fen Acupuncture in honour of this poetic concept and also the physical location of my clinic. Just to the west of Walthamstow lies a fen landscape shaped by the River Lea — an ancient Lammas land that once served as a vital artery into the city, transporting goods and connecting communities.
This landscape is a vital part of my own life today. I live in Walthamstow with my family, spending our time exploring the Lea marshes in all seasons. It’s here, within this fen landscape, that I’m most reminded of the natural rhythms and flow that I seek to nurture in my clinical practice.
IN HONOUR
I chose to name my practice Fen Acupuncture in honour of this poetic concept and also the physical location of my clinic. Just to the west of Walthamstow lies a fen landscape shaped by the River Lea — an ancient Lammas land that once served as a vital artery into the city, transporting goods and connecting communities.
This landscape is a vital part of my own life today. I live in Walthamstow with my family, spending our time exploring the Lea marshes in all seasons. It’s here, within this fen landscape, that I’m most reminded of the natural rhythms and flow that I seek to nurture in my clinical practice.
IN HONOUR
I chose to name my practice Fen Acupuncture in honour of this poetic concept and also the physical location of my clinic. Just to the west of Walthamstow lies a fen landscape shaped by the River Lea — an ancient Lammas land that once served as a vital artery into the city, transporting goods and connecting communities.
This landscape is a vital part of my own life today. I live in Walthamstow with my family, spending our time exploring the Lea marshes in all seasons. It’s here, within this fen landscape, that I’m most reminded of the natural rhythms and flow that I seek to nurture in my clinical practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a first-class Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.) and a Diploma in Tui na (Dip.Tui na) from the City College of Acupuncture.
QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a first-class Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.) and a Diploma in Tui na (Dip.Tui na) from the City College of Acupuncture.
QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a first-class Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.) and a Diploma in Tui na (Dip.Tui na) from the City College of Acupuncture.
QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a first-class Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac.) and a Diploma in Tui na (Dip.Tui na) from the City College of Acupuncture.
MEMBERSHIPS
I am a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC). This ensures I am trained to the highest educational standards and adhere to strict codes of safe practice, including regularly updated First Aid certification.
MEMBERSHIPS
I am a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC). This ensures I am trained to the highest educational standards and adhere to strict codes of safe practice, including regularly updated First Aid certification.
MEMBERSHIPS
I am a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC). This ensures I am trained to the highest educational standards and adhere to strict codes of safe practice, including regularly updated First Aid certification.
MEMBERSHIPS
I am a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC). This ensures I am trained to the highest educational standards and adhere to strict codes of safe practice, including regularly updated First Aid certification.
SPECIALISMS
As a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, I have undertaken additional specialist training in fertility and perinatal acupuncture.
SPECIALISMS
As a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, I have undertaken additional specialist training in fertility and perinatal acupuncture.
SPECIALISMS
As a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, I have undertaken additional specialist training in fertility and perinatal acupuncture.
SPECIALISMS
As a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network, I have undertaken additional specialist training in fertility and perinatal acupuncture.
COMMUNITY
I am a volunteer for Maternity Mates, a local charity offering support to vulnerable women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
COMMUNITY
I am a volunteer for Maternity Mates, a local charity offering support to vulnerable women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
COMMUNITY
I am a volunteer for Maternity Mates, a local charity offering support to vulnerable women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
COMMUNITY
I am a volunteer for Maternity Mates, a local charity offering support to vulnerable women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
