About complementary-therapy.co.uk.

My name is Sarah Bonthron. I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the Association of Reflexologists.

Acupuncture treatment is holistic, helping both physical and emotional problems.  A typical consultation will take about 1 & 1/2 hours, although this may be shorter depending on the exact nature of your complaint.  As well as detailed questions about this I will also ask about your general health including sleep, digestion, body temperature etc along with examination of your pulses and tongue to form a complete diagnosis. Treatment will then take 10 to 30 minutes.

My approach to reflexology treatment is also to work holistically, so that each visit is individual to your needs at the time. To this end, when you first see me, I will take a short history, which will include your reason for seeking professional help and advice, as well as any health problems, injuries or operations you may have had. Subsequently I will need to know how you responded to the previous treatment, so that any necessary changes can be made, and your progress evaluated.

I achieved my Licentiate in Acupuncute in May 2005, having trained at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading.  I have been practicing reflexology since 1992, training in London with the Tisserand Institute. I obtained my aromatherapy diploma from the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy in 1995.

I have been working in health care for over 30 years, training initally as a nurse, and in the field of complementary medicine for 15 years.