About Us
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Alice and Sarah met whilst studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the City College of Acupuncture in London. A mutual desire to give something back to their local community and to make acupuncture accessible to a wider audience, led them to the idea of creating a community acupuncture clinic. All acupuncturists at Hilltop Community Acupuncture are are members of the British Acupuncture Council, and abide by a code of ethics which maintains high standards of education, discipline and practice. They are covered by full public indemnity and liability insurance.
Alice Douglas (LicAc, MBAcC)
Alice has an acupuncture clinic in Brockley, where she treats a wide array of conditions. She has a special interest in mental health, sleep disturbance, digestive issues and gynaecology.
After Alice’s own life was impacted by acupuncture, she has wanted to do the same for others, changing her mind from studying medicine to studying acupuncture. Her passion is health care and integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Alice brings a warm, yet pragmatic approach to her patients.
Alice is a published author in the Journal of Chinese Medicine, and featured as a guest on the podcast Qiological due to her research in Moxa, a herb burnt during acupuncture treatments to greatly increase effectiveness. Alice brings this additional therapy to all patients to whom it would benefit.
Available for appointments on Wednesdays 12.30-7pm
Sarah Haddon-Grant (LicAc, MBAcC)
Sarah has an acupuncture clinic in Nunhead. She is continually fascinated with how profoundly beneficial natural medicine can be, not only in treating disease but in the prevention of illness, where it excels. Her philosophy is to stimulate the body’s own innate healing process using Chinese medical theory, acupuncture, and other bodywork techniques, in order to to bring balance to the mind, body and spirit.
With extensive postgraduate training in Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), also known as Advanced Acupuncture, Sarah is able to effectively treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, using a range of acupuncture techniques and modalities. Sarah has a special interest in treating chronic conditions (including anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, PTSD, pain and digestive complaints) as well as women’s health, fertility and IVF.
Haruko Sair (LicAc, MBAcC)
Haruko practises from her acupuncture clinic in Ealing and Pinner. She is passionate about community health, in particular acupuncture being easily accessible for the wider community. Haruko believes in the benefits of acupuncture as treating the whole person and not just the disease, going beyond alleviating symptoms and restoring the inherent vitality of the individual. Haruko has a special interest in treating chronic conditions and preventative care.
Available for appointments on Wednesdays 12.30-7pm
Vanessa Rubio (LicAc, MBAcC)
Vanessa is a graduate of the City College of Acupuncture in London. She has a keen interest in all women’s health issues but above all is fascinated by the link between mental-emotional well being and physical health. Vanessa was drawn to acupuncture as she was deeply interested in the ability of this powerful medicine to address the root cause of any issues, thus restoring balance, harmony and a sense of calm to the body. She discovered how remarkable acupuncture can be through her own healing journey and is passionate to help others feel the best version of themselves.
Vanessa has undertaken further post-graduate training on pregnancy, menopause and facial cosmetic acupuncture and has clinics in Marylebone and Beckenham.
Available for appointments on Saturdays 8.30-12.30
Andrea Smith (LicAc, MBAcC)
Recently graduating from the City College of Acupuncture, Andrea is passionate about the transformative potential of Acupuncture, the opportunities it can bring and empowering others in their journey to heal as well as maintain their health and well-being. In tandem with Andrea’s personal journey and healing, alongside Acupuncture, she is exploring Reiki and Tui Na for restoring and strengthening the body’s energy flow, as well as Qi Gong and yoga.
She shares a mutual aspiration and desire to support her local community, by making Acupuncture accessible and to share the profound benefits of its healing.
Available for appointments on Saturdays 8.30-12.30
Kate Diver
Kate is currently a second year student in Acupuncture & Tui Na at CCA. First coming to Acupuncture for facial pain (TMJ) in her early 20s, it has continued to be a pillar in her wellbeing and lifestyle repertoire for over a decade.
She believes in Acupuncture’s ability to support healing and growth in people, enabling them to take ownership of their lives and care practices. Kate enjoys practicing yoga, Qi Gong, Feldenkrais and learning to ride horses.
Kate is an assistant on Wednesdays.
Delia Baker
Delia is in her third year studying Acupuncture at City College. She came to acupuncture first as a child to assist with her immune system and again in her 20s for emotional well being.
Delia teaches Yoga, Mindfulness, and 5 Element Qigong and is passionate about working in unity with the seasons. She aims to combine these practices with acupuncture to assist the development of the mind - body relationship, empowering a calmer, more connected state of being, which she believes is vital to living a more harmonious life.
Delia is an assistant on Wednesdays.