Uma Saema

After studying architecture at Edinburgh University and working for 10 years in the construction industry, I decided to pursue my long interest in Chinese medicine and become an acupuncturist. I trained at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and am a licenced member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) with a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture.

Born to Chinese parents and brought up in Thailand, I grew up in an environment where traditional health philosophy and practices are well integrated with modern medicine. Consequently, I enjoyed the benefits of both throughout her upbringing.

I believe that strengthening our body’s natural ability to heal and achieve balance is the fundamental key to good health. Rather than being a passive recipient of treatment or medication, our body is a complex and constantly active system that works non-stop to achieve a balanced condition. I am passionate about finding tools that assist our internal mechanisms to optimize our health in whatever condition we are in. I believe that acupuncture is a brilliant tool for doing this.

I have worked with a wide variety of conditions and have had additional training in the specialised acupuncture techniques of spinal acupuncture and auricular acupuncture. I also have a particular interest in the immune system and in investigating how acupuncture can play a preventive role.

Acupuncture can be expensive. In addition to my private practice, I set up Big Window Acupuncture in 2011 to provide a modern, relaxed and comfortable space to have personalised treatment, but at a more affordable price.