MY TRAINING
I spent 3 years studying for my Acupuncture degree at The City College of Acupuncture in London, training under some of the UK’s leading acupuncturists. I am also a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK's principal regulatory board of acupuncturists. Learning the art and science of Acupuncture is a life-long journey and since qualifying, I have undertaken further studies on acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy, menopause and facial acupuncture.
MY STORY
My interest in complementary medicine was piqued at a young age having been brought up with herbalists and acupuncturists in the family. As a young girl who suffered from bad eczema, I had first-hand experience of its powerful and effective results.
Building on my interest in health and nature I went on to do a science baccalaureate in France and a biology degree at the University of Exeter. After university, I got swept up by city life and went on to have a 10-year career in marketing. But when a close relative suddenly became ill my wish to be able to support people’s health was stronger than ever. I soon enrolled on my acupuncture journey.
Today I run Saskia Hawkins Acupuncture in South East London. I always look forward to introducing acupuncture to new patients and being a part of my patient's journey to better health. I never tire of the amazing results that Chinese medicine delivers. It's truly an honour to witness the relief that people feel and the healing they experience.
Outside of the therapy room, I continue my marketing role, freelancing for some health and wellness companies I love. You’ll also find me in the yoga studio still attempting to do handstands, taking my much-loved westie for a walk, growing my own medicinal herbs and cooking for friends & family.