Meridian Acupuncture

Aliya at Meridian Accupuncture is an incredibly empathetic and attentive acupuncturist. From the very first session, she made me feel truly supported. The initial interview was conducted with such care and sensitivity - she took the time to deeply listen to my background, personal history, and health challenges at the time (I was dealing with breast cancer). It wasn’t rushed or clinical; instead, it felt like a genuine conversation where I was fully seen and heard. Her thoughtful and compassionate approach immediately put me at ease, creating a space where I felt safe and understood. That first interaction alone gave me a strong sense of trust and comfort, which has only grown throughout our sessions. ? Aliya also gave me advice and tips on how to fill my days with more love and compassion in difficult times. I highly recommend Aliya to anyone looking for a practitioner who leads with empathy, skill, and heart. ?.

My first session at Meridian Acupuncture was back in January 2024. After TTC for 3 months at this point, my main concern was possibly low progesterone due to spotting days/ weeks before my period would start. My spotting definitely eased over the next few months and my day 21 progesterone levels were sky high (64nmol/L) in July of 2024. I truly believe the regular acupuncture sessions helped restore balance in my body, contributing to the conception of our longed for baby in November 2024. I also attended a session during the first trimester to help maintain the pregnancy - I am now 25 weeks and going strong. Thank you Aliya for all your help!

After suffering three miscarriages in just over a year and then struggling to get pregnant for a further year, I was looking for alternative treatment options to try to improve my fertility and give me the best possible chance of getting and staying pregnant. At the time, we were also exploring IVF. I found Aliya following an internet search. She had just the experience in fertility acupuncture that I was looking for and I really liked that she came from a scientific background. I first met Aliya in April 2024 and whilst I have to admit I was a little sceptical as to whether acupuncture would be for me, she was so knowledgeable and reassuring. We worked together to regulate and lengthen my cycle and after just a few months of regular sessions, I was delighted to be able to tell Aliya in August 2024 that I was five weeks pregnant. The first trimester was an anxious and scary time for me given my previous losses and she supported me through this period with weekly sessions, following a safe and gentle protocol for keeping my pregnancy strong and rooted. I have continued my acupuncture throughout my pregnancy to help me stay strong and cope with the additional stress of moving house! Aliya has been amazing and has supported me throughout and I hope to shortly be able to provide her with a baby picture to add to her impressive wall full of pictures of ladies she has helped. I would most definitely recommend Aliya to anyone suffering from fertility issues, I do not think I would be where I am now without her help. .Moreexpand_more

I’ve been seeing Aliya since December 2023. Initially, I started seeing her for a stiff and painful back, which vastly improved. However, six months later I found myself going through one of the most stressful periods of my life. The only time I felt fully relaxed and switched off was during my treatment with Aliya. During one appointment I mentioned that my left eye was flickering and by the end of my treatment, it had stopped. Aliya is full of wisdom and has such a gentle nature that she always puts me at ease. My sessions with Aliya were one of the only things I looked forward too during this period. I never thought acupuncture could be so effective but gentle at the same time. Aliya has such a wealth of knowledge, I would highly recommend her. .Moreexpand_more

Aliya has supported me immensely through my fertility journey. When I met her, I had convinced myself that I would never be able to conceive. She patiently worked with me to get my body ready for IVF and has then been with me every step of the way, prioritising my needs to fit with my IVF schedule, which has resulted in a straightforward pregnancy. She’s deeply knowledgeable, calming and produces results I never thought I would see. I can highly recommend!

My wife (Kerry) booked in with Ali to support our fertility journey following a few miscarriages. After several sessions we found out we were pregnant, and Kerry continued to go to regular sessions following Ali's advice in order to keep the pregnancy strong. It worked! We are now 36 weeks pregnant and definitely know that the regular acupuncture sessions have supported our journey. During the pregnancy sessions, Ali supported Kerry with several pregnancy symptoms such as restless legs, insomnia and headaches. We would not hesitate to recommend Ali to anybody, but especially those struggling with their fertility journey. Thank you, Ali!

Aliya was recommended to me in December 2023, after chatting to a friend about my fertility journey. I was three years in, and had just failed a round of IVF. I had heard accupuncture being used to support fertility previously, but didn't know too much about it. I reached out to Aliya for an initial consultation and session - I had no expectations having still not done much research into how it worked, I just went with an open mind. Aliya made me feel very comfortable and spent a lot of time discussing details of my fertility journey. She made some recommendations on things that would help outside of the accupuncture too. After my first session, something unexpected occured - I had been cured of my night terrors, which I've suffered with my whole life! That alone told me somehow, accupuncture works. I continued to visit Aliya for regular sessions and when my second round of IVF occured in March 2024, I fell pregnant! I have continued to see Aliya throughout my pregnancy, receiving treatment to keep the pregnancy strong and rooted. The sessions make me feel calm and confident in preparation for motherhood. I experienced periods of sickness throughout my first trimester, and with just one treatment have not been sick since! I am now working with Aliya in preparation for my upcoming birth, and will continue to visit post birth to support with hormone regulation. I still don't really know how it works, all I know is that it does work and I am now a true accupuncture advocate thanks to Aliya. From the start, Aliya made me comfortable and has tailored our sessions for me throughout. I would recommend Meridian Accupuncture to anybody considering it, I'll not look back!Moreexpand_more

I was recommended by my friend to go to acupuncture sessions with Aliyah . She is so deeply knowledgeable about acupuncture techniques and she has a thorough understanding of how acupuncture can address a wide range of physical and emotional concerns, and she was always attentive to my individual needs. Whether it’s for fertility, pain relief, stress reduction etc, she takes the time to explain each treatment and tailors each session to my specific goals. Would recommend and there's a very good chance she will see me again in the future x.

I highly recommend Ali, I first went to Ali after being very sceptical about acupuncture for fertility issues, just after 3 months of treatments, Ali aligned my hormone levels, stopped my period back ache every month and I conceived once she said it was ok to try, she also had lots of tips on how to do this too, we had previously had two miscarriages and it took another year to get pregnant, I wish I had gone to her sooner. She’s been keeping my hormones level throughout the pregnancy and I’m due any day. I’m so happy and it’s all down to Ali. So please don’t hesitate to get in touch she works miracles.

I came to Aliya with chronic nerve pain in my face, and from the very first session, I noticed a significant improvement. My pain levels have drastically reduced, and now even on bad days, it’s only a mild discomfort. The good days, however, are completely pain-free! Not only has my nerve pain improved, but I’ve also seen incredible changes in other areas—my anxiety and stress are much better, my periods are lighter with almost no pain, and night sweats have nearly disappeared. Each session with Aliya is warm, welcoming, and incredibly relaxing. Aliya has such a kind and calming presence that, despite being apprehensive at first, I now genuinely look forward to every appointment. I always leave feeling refreshed, as if I’ve just woken up from the best rest. Her treatments have truly made a difference in my life, and I’m beyond grateful for the progress I’ve made under her care.

I have been seeing Aliya for accupuncture since 2020. Aliya helped prep my body for fertility treatment and has since helped me to successfully have 2 ivf embryo transfers which have brought me two daughters on 2021 and 2024! Aliya not only does fantastic treatments pin pointing specific areas of need but also advises on other areas to support. Alongside the specific treatment for fertility and pregnancy she has also treated me for nausea, sickness and pains that I have had. Aliya is a friendly face and I just love coming for some me time treatments, I always come away feeling relaxed! Thank you .

Aliya is a wonderful practitioner. Knowledgeable, caring, professional and delivering outstanding results. Since starting treatment with her a little under a year ago, my chronic pain symptoms have significantly reduced and become far more manageable. Her practice offers a very relaxing environment. She is very skillful, able to quickly get to the heart of the matter to ensure her treatment is highly focused and effective. I always look forward to our treatment sessions and would highly recommend her to anyone exploring specialist acupuncture treatment.

I have found the acupuncture treatment that Ali has provided literally life changing for me. After two and a half years of suffering from aggressive Long-Covid Syndrome I decided to stop taking the eight sets of prescribed tablets and to take to the 'pins' for the first time. Over the course of six months I have felt better and stronger after each treatment and my symptoms have lessened considerably in terms of frequency and pain. Ali is the ultimate professional. Patients are immediately put at ease, listened to and guided - the treatment has worked wonders for me. Thank you!

I booked an induction acupuncture appointment with Aliya three weeks ago, hoping to avoid a medical induction scheduled for a few days later. I intended to write a review that evening about how professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming Aliya was. However, just a few hours after the acupuncture session, I went into spontaneous labor and delivered my baby girl naturally, without any complications. I will be recommending to all x.

Wonderful experience, my partner and I have been treated by Aliya and we have both benefited greatly from the sessions. I have an autoimmune disorder that results in large areas of inflammation. Aliya has managed to reduce the inflammation and give my nervous system a reset, I always feel so relaxed after each session. Highly recommend.

After dealing with fertility issues for a year I decided to try acupuncture with Aliya. I had several sessions with Aliya. The overall experience was very calming and relaxing. She was incredibly informative and my body and where it needed to develop. After a year of negative tests, after a few sessions I finally got pregnant. Although this ended in miscarriage I do believe my body wouldn’t have been capable of getting pregnant without the help of accupunture. I now have a beautiful 2 week old baby boy, and I do believe Aliyas work played a part in getting me here.

I cannot praise Aliya’s work enough. Since my first meeting with her in January, recommended by a friend, my experience has been transformative. Initially, I sought relief from constant tiredness, stress-related symptoms like headaches and sleeplessness, and severe PMS. Remarkably, after my first treatment, I slept from 9 PM to 6 AM without interruption, which was a huge relief. By the third treatment, not only was my sleep consistently refreshing, but my headaches had ceased, and only minor backache remained. Come the fourth session, I felt amazing—my period pain was completely gone, I experienced healthy menstrual flow for the first time in years, and, incredibly, after 19 years of marriage, I no longer had ovulation pain. We also managed to alleviate other discomforts like sore breasts and swollen ankles. Each session with Aliya builds on the previous, leaving me so relaxed that, as I joked to my husband, I can't even peel myself off the couch-bed. Aliya listens intently, customizing each treatment to reflect my evolving needs, and the results are truly life-changing. If you're seeking an excellent acupuncturist who delivers results that speak for themselves, look no further than Aliya.Moreexpand_more

Aliya’s acupuncture is amazing - Instant breathing improvement in just one session! My son has been a mouth breather most of his life till age 15. He snored a lot and it affected his sleep, moods and energy levels. He struggled to wake in the morning. Eating with his mouth open wasn't helping his social life either! He began developing dizzy spells. We took him to see Aliya. In just one session following a detailed consultation and needles, his nostrils cleared. Now he eats with mouth closed and isn't dizzy. He immediately said after waking from the session “I've had the best sleep that I can remember”. A bonus surprise is he remembers his dreams for the first time, and even laughs in his sleep. He is happier and healthier. Thanks to you Aliya. Your acupuncture is worth every penny! .Moreexpand_more

I was dealing with my menopause with HRT tablets and for 5 years this was working well. In 2023 it suddenly and completely stopped working. I was in a constant hot flush state and was unable to control my mood which became mainly anger and resentment. I also had various aches pains, fatigue and brain fog which made working very challenging. I contacted my doctors with the fear that they may not be able to give me the medication I would need to recover my former balanced state and the appointment was not immediate. I couldn’t function properly, so I needed some help urgently. In the past I have had Acupuncture for ME and it helped restore my energy and sense of wellbeing so I had a look online for a local practitioner and after reading the reviews I booked to see Aliya. This decision was based on an emphasis on Womens problems and the many positive results seen by her clients. On my first visit I was hot, desperate and my list of what needed fixing was long and varied. Aliya was able to determine the course of action that would clear the heat, lessen brain fog, reduce irritability, give me more energy. This is exactly the outcome I got straight after the first session. I have had several session working on flushes which with my new HRT regimen has reduced to one a day and allowed me to "get my life back". I have also been working through the physical and mental issues that accompany menopause and they do change and disappear as they are treated. I am so happy and grateful not to be a hot and irritable water feature and highly recommend Aliyas’ caring and knowledge to help with distressing health issues that may not need medical interventions. I continue to have sessions if and when I think it will help keep me in a balanced and happy state. .Moreexpand_more

Aliya is an exceptional acupuncturist, taking a wholistic approach and using diagnostic tools each visit to assess mental and physiological states. She is calm, highly professional yet thoroughly warm and personally engaging. I first visited her in 2022 and had a few sessions for blocked eustachian tube and ear pains. Last autumn when I was experiencing distressing mental and related physical illnesses I went to her for regular weekly appointments. Her sessions relaxed me enormously and I found relief from some physical symptoms and eventually started to get more relaxed mentally. Aliya has also been kind in pointing to areas of self help. I would highly recommend her.