Testimonials

Thank you to my valued clients for their kind words.

Women’s Health

  • “Melanie is a really special acupuncturist. She creates a safe and nurturing space which I always left feeling lighter and completely relaxed. Acupuncture is a therapy I have returned to many times for various reasons and have experience of different therapists (having lived in various places). Melanie is one of the best practitioners I've had experience of and I feel very lucky to have benefited from her treatments. I can't recommend her enough.”

    Kathleen F. - 5 star Google review

  • “I can’t recommend Mel highly enough as a practitioner. From the outset, she really gets to know you and your needs as an individual, then tailors every session to bring about the best results for you personally. I first visited Mel with a host of issues that were leaving me feeling stressed and depleted - peri-menopause and anxiety among them. 6 months on, I am feeling so much more balanced and stronger in both mind and body. I look forward to every appointment - drifting away for a lovely little acu-nap and waking feeling relaxed, refreshed and in better physical and mental health!”

    Virginia S. - 5-star Google review

  • “Melanie is a gem of an acupuncturist! She is authentic, confident and I knew I was in safe hands from the off; she put me totally at ease. Six treatments on, my menopausal symptoms are radically improved and I feel powerful and energised. I now am in much better health all round. Thank you all your support Melanie.”

    Bridget M. - 5-star Google review

  • “I went to see Melanie after not being able to take HRT for my perimenopause symptoms. After an intensive course of acupuncture, my symptoms were significantly reduced to the point my friends and husband all noticed the difference. Thanks for all your help, Melanie.”

    Jessica L. - 5-star Google review

  • “My journey with Melanie as my acupuncturist has been amazing! She has helped me with my PMS and menstrual cycles for the past six months and I have noticed a significant improvement in my physical and emotional well-being over this period. Melanie is very professional and knowledgeable and has always taken the time to listen to me and understand my needs. Her sessions are very relaxing and healing, and I always left feeling refreshed and balanced. She has also given me some useful tips and advice on how to manage my symptoms and improve my lifestyle. I am very grateful to Melanie for her care and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a natural and effective way to deal with PMS and menstrual issues.”

    Jennyfer L. - 5-star Google review

  • “Melanie Cullis has a gift for sharing this amazing medicine, she undertakes each treatment session with focus, kindness and her passion for acupuncture and helping her patients really shines through. I couldn’t recommend Melanie enough – visit her and experience the power of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and you will notice results.”

    Kaye S. -5-star Google review

Fertility & Pregnancy

  • “My fertility journey was not an uncommon one. With some bumps in the road and after some routine nhs tests we were told our chances weren’t great. A few friends in similar situations told me how great acupuncture was and a neighbour recommended Melanie. From the moment I walked into my first appointment with Melanie I knew I was in great hands. Not only does she have the coolest, calmest and most supportive of energies, she has a wealth of knowledge that’s invaluable to anyone going through fertility issues. After our first appointment Melanie put me in touch with a gynaecology and fertility specialist who made a small tweak to some medication and combined with my acupuncture treatments, seemed to do the trick and we were able to conceive naturally. I’m very pleased to say that I’ve just given birth to a beautiful baby boy. I honestly think if I hadn’t met Melanie, our story would be very different. Thank you Melanie, you really are a wonder!”

    Anonymous 5* review submitted on Doctify

  • “I started seeing Melanie in January after experiencing some fertility issues, and her expertise, advice, and calming presence played a huge role in my fertility journey. Thanks to her support, I successfully became pregnant in April. Not only is Mel an incredible acupuncturist, but she also goes above and beyond to offer valuable advice and recommendations. For example, when I was struggling with low iron, she recommended a natural iron supplement this helped me avoid medication that could have had unwanted side effects. What made the biggest difference for me was that I initially knew very little about acupuncture, but Mel’s friendly and comforting nature made the entire process so reassuring. She is incredibly sensitive and empathetic—sometimes, you just need someone to listen without judgment and offer suggestions that you can take or leave without pressure. I highly recommend Mel to anyone on their fertility journey. Her support has been invaluable, and I plan to continue seeing her post-pregnancy for my general female health. She has been a pleasure to get to know—not just from a medical perspective, but as a truly wonderful person. Thank you, Mel, for everything!”

    Anonymous 5* review submitted on Doctify

  • “Melanie is like a guardian angel. I initially saw her for chronic headaches and she continued to support me through IVF and pregnancy. Melanie is extremely knowledgable, caring and committed to resolving any health concerns you may have, with an excellent network of other wonderful professionals for onward referral, where appropriate. I feel very reassured knowing I can see Melanie at her lovely practice whenever anything comes up in the future.”

    Anonymous 5* review submitted on Doctify

  • “Having been through multiple rounds of IVF, I started to explore fertility acupuncture as I had heard of the numerous benefits of it. Melanie is extremely knowledgeable on fertility and the entire IVF process, I knew I had chosen the right person to support me after our initial consultation. Melanie has such a kind approach and calming presence in what can be a very chaotic world of IVF which can be mentally, emotionally and physically demanding.  She recommended some small adjustments to my diet, lifestyle and overall well-being to support my IVF FET drug protocol and it made me feel like I was gaining control of my life again. I was so grateful for Melanie’s support throughout the IVF cycle, the day before and the day of our embryo transfer, throughout my pregnancy all the way up to my due date. We have now welcomed our baby girl! I am so thankful to Melanie for her positive impact throughout our journey; she really goes above and beyond in supporting her clients.  Thank you, Melanie!”

    Stephanie T. (submitted directly to preserve anonymity)

  • “I booked in with Melanie after hearing great things about Acupuncture to encourage labour, and wanting to do whatever I could to avoid induction and have the home birth I’d planned. I started weekly appointments from 36 weeks, and then twice weekly from 40, which wasn’t needed for long as our baby girl arrived safely at home 10 days post due date without any intervention. The Acupuncture helped in a number of ways, rebalancing my body and preparing for a smooth spontaneous labour (I could feel baby moving into the optimum position during the sessions) and, just as importantly, giving me space to be calm and rested in the last few days of pregnancy. I would spend the days after the session feeling very still and peaceful. Melanie is super knowledgeable and gentle (I have a needle phobia so I kept my eyes shut and felt very little) and she really listened to my needs, making sure each session targeted the problem areas. I had bad reflux and insomnia which drastically improved after the sessions. My baby is now 6 weeks old and I’ve booked in for a bit of TLC and me time!”

    Kathryn M. - 5 star Google review

  • “I started having acupuncture with Melanie after my first round of IVF failed at an early stage (none of my eggs fertilised). Melanie is very knowledgeable about the fertility treatment process and she has a very reassuring presence. I found the acupuncture sessions extremely helpful in calming me in the run up to my second round of IVF and also during it. My endometrial lining was also a much healthier thickness this time round and I’m sure the acupuncture contributed to that. I felt much more supported during my second round of IVF which was due to the acupuncture sessions with Melanie that she’d carefully scheduled for key points during my IVF treatment. She also made the time (out of hours) for acupuncture sessions both before and after my embryo transfer. I am so grateful for Melanie’s support in getting me to this stage.”

    Catherine V. (submitted directly to preserve anonymity)

  • “Melanie supported me through my fertility struggles and was a huge part of how I became pregnant. Melanie also helped me during my third trimester towards birth, relieving me of back pain and preparing my body for birth. There were many stages of this journey for me and through all she was supportive, kind, calm and positive. Everything I asked was explained very clearly and gave proactive advice to support my body and mind. I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone in need due to her excellent service and advice.”

    Anonymous 5* review submitted on Doctify

  • “I saw the wonderful Melanie both before and during my second pregnancy. She was always kind and considered in her approach, taking into account where I was in my journey and any symptoms before planning her treatment. I found the treatments helpful in preparing for the pregnancy and the birth, and would strongly recommend.”

    Vicky R. - 5-star Google review

Chronic & Complex Health Conditions

  • “I started seeing Melanie 3 months ago and was at a pretty low point, with Long Covid symptoms, GI issues and an overwhelmed nervous system, I was a bit of a mess! At the time, my GP was unhelpful and put me on anti-anxiety meds, I knew there had to be a better way and that was Acupuncture. With help from Melanie, we have worked on various issues on a weekly basis. I have to say that I am astounded by the progress I have made in the last 3 months, having gone from the lowest I have ever felt to feeling the best I have felt in years! My Long Covid symptoms have almost gone, my nervous system has calmed and I now sleep like a log. I highly recommend Melanie, go see her - you won’t regret it.”

    Zoe D. - 5-star Google review

  • “I went to see Melanie after experiencing low mood, digestion issues and daily headaches. I saw Melanie regularly for about 7 weeks and during that time we made significant progress on all fronts. I rarely have headaches, I definitely feel happier and the digestion problems are controlled in the main by using natural remedies to treat the cause rather than drugs to suppress the symptoms.”

    Annie R.

  • “Melanie has really helped with her acupuncture treatments to get my body working properly to deal with Polymyalgia. Her knowledge and advice have been considerable and without it, I feel my health would have been far worse. I have had to accept some conventional medication but the acupuncture has meant that I was able to request a much lower dose than is usually prescribed.”

    Sally C.

  • “Melanie’s acupuncture treatment has been a significant contributor to improvements in my chronic back pain which has been going on for a year and is linked to grief. Over the last two months or so, through her sensitive and caring approach, it has almost felt like the needles have opened channels for my body to release difficult emotions related to loss. I have made a lot of progress under Melanie’s care. Thank you, Melanie.”

    Amanda M. - 5-star Google review

If you would like to discuss a specific concern before booking, Melanie offers a no-obligation Discovery call.