Meet Rebecca
Rebecca
Side
Lic.Ac, DipNat, MBAcC, MCAUK
Hi, I’m Rebecca, a certified Acupuncturist and Naturopath, and the person behind Side by Side.
I trained for five years at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and am a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and the Cosmetic Acupuncture Association.
Alongside my clinical training, my own health journey has shaped the way I practice, particularly my passion for women’s health. After coming off the pill following 10 years of use, I struggled to regulate my cycle, experienced fertility challenges, underwent two rounds of IVF, a D&C, an ectopic pregnancy, and entered early peri-menopause at 39. It’s fair to say I’ve spent a lot of time on the patient couch as well as beside it, and that perspective deeply informs how I care for the women I work with.
I’ve undertaken additional training in:
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Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture
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Acupuncture for Fertility
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Advanced Pulse Diagnosis
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Musculoskeletal Acupuncture
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Managing the Menopause with Acupuncture
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Supporting People Undergoing Cancer Treatment (Safe Practice CPD)
Why Acupuncture?
Like many people, I didn’t discover acupuncture in a textbook, I found it out of frustration. After over a year of unresolved health issues and a lack of appealing options from my GP, I decided to try acupuncture.
By the third session, I was already feeling 80% better. After 12 sessions, I felt like myself again. I was blown away, how could something so simple (and let’s be honest, a bit mysterious) have such a huge effect?
Naturally, I had to know more. So I studied it. And then I fell in love with it.
How I Work
I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. No cookie-cutter protocols here, your treatment plan is tailored to you and your needs. I take a collaborative approach, working side by side with conventional medicine when appropriate, and using therapies that complement each other.
Depending on what you need, I may bring in tools like cupping, auricular acupuncture (NADA), electro-acupuncture, Bach Flowers, tissue salts, or essential oils to support emotional wellbeing, relieve pain, or just help you feel more like you again.
And because I’m an eternal student, I’m always training in new techniques and keeping up with current research, so your care is always evolving with the best of both traditional and modern knowledge.
A Special Interest in Women's Health & Cancer Support
Women’s health isn’t just a professional interest for me, it’s deeply personal.
I’ve completed focused training in menopause care, learning how to support this major life transition through both a Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medical lens. From hot flushes, disrupted sleep, and anxiety, to hormonal shifts, fatigue, and weight changes, acupuncture can be a powerful and grounding support.
I’ve also trained in safe acupuncture practice for people undergoing cancer treatment, with a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with medical teams. This includes understanding red flags, respecting clinical boundaries, and providing gentle, supportive care that meets people where they are.
Whether you’re navigating fertility, pregnancy, menopause, recovery, or simply feel like your body isn’t quite on your side right now, my goal is to support you, knowledgeably and compassionately, every step of the way.