Weymouth Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
LOUISE STEVENS
BSc (Hons) EHS, BSc (Hons) Ac, PG Dip CHM, MBAcC, MRCHM, Clin Ac (Hangzhou), Clin CHM (Chengdu)
Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner | Director of AcuHerbs, Weymouth
Louise is a highly experienced and accredited practitioner of Chinese medicine with over two decades of clinical practice in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and holistic health. Her academic foundation began with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Northumbria, followed by a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the University of Westminster, completed in 1999.
Her training was enriched by clinical placements at hospitals in Hangzhou, China, where she gained hands-on experience in gynaecology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and respiratory medicine. She later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine (PG Dip CHM) at the University of Westminster, alongside advanced clinical training at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specialising in autoimmune disorders, ENT, neurology, paediatrics, and more.
Louise has held clinical roles at the Gateway Clinic (NHS) and the London Lighthouse (Terrence Higgins Trust), where she applied the NADA protocol in supporting individuals recovering from substance addiction. She worked at various locations around London before moving to Dorset. She founded AcuHerbs Weymouth in 2015, a well-regarded clinic where she offers general Chinese medicine practice with a particular focus on women’s health, supporting conditions related to menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and birth preparation.
In 2023, she launched an ear acupuncture group at REACH (Weymouth Drug and Alcohol Services), now internally managed, and continues to facilitate private group sessions within her clinic. In 2025, Louise developed and led a NADA training program for acupuncturists, helping to establish several community-based treatment groups across the region. She currently serves as Chair of the Wessex Acupuncture Group (WAG), promoting accessible CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for practitioners.
In 2025 Louise completed her training in Nutrigenomics, this is the interaction between nutrition and genetic expression. She has also trained in Hair Mineral Analysis, further enhancing her holistic diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
Louise integrates traditional Chinese medicine with functional medical testing and personalised wellness strategies, offering a unique, evidence-informed service that reflects the needs of modern healthcare.
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
I have completed studies in the following :
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Professional Genotype Analysis
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Hair Mineral Analysis
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Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dermatology,
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The use of Mushroom Therapy in managing Chronic conditions and support through Cancer treatment.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine and Urinary Tract Infections, an alternative to Antibiotics.
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Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Chronic Inflammatory Conditions.
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Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Women's Health and Fertility.
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Tongue Diagnosis with Giovanni Maciocca
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Migraine and Headaches with Michael McIntyre
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Using TCM in Cancer care with Andrew Flower
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Chinese Medicine and Gynaecology with the well respected Michael McIntyre. The first topic included Fertility, male and female. Did you know that 40% of infertility issues are male orientated and treating both partners is an essential part of the fertility journal.
We also looked at endometriosis, Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and menstrual problems. These conditions are commonly encountered in the clinic and Chinese Medicine has so much to offer these women. I think hormones, painkillers and surgery are generally not good options for many women.
Chinese medicine always looks to the root of the problem and treats both the cause and the symptoms. It can enhance blood circulation, stop pain, encourage ovulation, regulate hormones, nourish blood and calm the mind. It allows patients to have a deep understanding of their situation and encourages them to make other appropriate changes if necessary.
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Acupuncture and Autism in Paediatrics
I have recently attended a fascinating course with Julian Scott on whether Acupuncture can be useful in treating autism. The simple answer is that it is possible to help but as always it depends on the reasons why the child has the diagnosis in the first place. Every child needs to be assessed as an individual and if its possible to diagnose some physical symptoms in Chinese Medicine, then the chances are you can make a difference. These could include symptoms of excess Heat, Phlegm, Qi stagnation or Deficiency.
Past medical history is important including any trauma during birth, disease or ill health. Whether they have had immunisations and what their digestive function and diet are like.
Plenty of food for thought, and perhaps a paediatric course sometime next year!
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Chinese Medicine and Mento-Emotional Disorders
This enlightening course gave some great insight into how to deal with common illness like anxiety and depression. It touched on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and OCD. Chinese medicine is always looking for patterns of disharmony and this is the same in mento-emotional illnesses. Many of the herbs we use can calm the mind, lift the spirits, clear heat and agitation, promote sleep. There is often a pattern of stress associated with it too as we live in a very fast paced world. We tend to have high expectations of ourselves but never seem to be able to fulfil them, we are often too self critical.
It is helpful to focus on the joy of the small things in life, aim for more achievable goals and take pleasure in doing less. Spend more time with those we love and who have a positive impact on our wellbeing.