ABOUT RAY
Ray Siberini BSc (Hons), MBAcC, LicAc.
Ray has trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element Acupuncture, as well as in conventional medical sciences. His training, lasting almost four years, took place at the renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, under some of the UK's most senior and respected practitioners. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture by Kingston University and he also holds a Licentiate in Acupuncture (LicAc).
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He is a full member of the British Acupuncture Council which is the main professional and governing body for the practice of acupuncture in the UK, which ensures the highest standards in safety, training, practice and research. Ray has been trained to uphold high standards of hygiene, and is bound by the strict codes of the British Acupuncture Council regarding safe practice and professional conduct, to deliver the highest standards of treatment possible.
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Ray also holds full medical malpractice and professional indemnity insurance, and all aspects of his work are licensed with the local authorities. Ray is also dedicated to an ongoing program of Continuing Professional Development.
Why I became an acupuncturist
My first experience with acupuncture was as a patient in 2006 when I had treatment for lower back pain. I have never forgotten the amazing sensations I experienced after treatment and the general sense of well being that accompanied it. Soon afterwards, an opportunity to retrain presented itself, and I leapt at the chance to study acupuncture.
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I see acupuncture as a complement to conventional medical care, and the two systems can be used alongside each other very successfully, as is often the case today within the NHS. I also practise based on the belief that the human body has its own healing capabilities, and that a therapy like acupuncture can assist in turning on that healing. My greatest joy is to help alleviate someone's pain and assist them onto a path of healing and a more vibrant life.
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Chinese medicine offers a fascinating perspective on the relationship between the body, mind and spirit, reflected in the holistic nature of acupuncture diagnosis and treatment. This holistic approach seeks to treat the person as a whole, looking at all aspects of their lives, taking in details of lifestyle, diet, occupation and emotions, rather than just looking at and treating the symptoms of the presenting illness. It is sometimes easier to imagine this as, "Treating the earth around the seed, rather than just the seed itself."
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Outside my acupuncture practice, I enjoy reading, singing, acting, cycling and spending time with my family.
