About us

Traditional acupuncture in Formby and Ainsdale from BAcC members Clare Trohear and Tim Spauls.

Acupuncture needles being placed in a patient’s back
Google reviews
5.0

Rated five stars by patients in 32 Google reviews across our two clinics.

Really friendly, relaxing experience, would highly recommend.
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Treatment great.. nice serene atmosphere which is lovely..
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Clare is a fantastic acupuncturist. Knows her stuff, is professional and worth her weight in gold.
★★★★★ Google review · Formby clinic
Clare is an amazing acupuncturist. Kind, experienced and professional. Would highly recommend.
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Clare was very professional and put me at ease. The needles didn’t hurt at all. Highly recommend.
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Clare took time to explain the treatment and answered my questions before treating my painful shoulder. Professional from start to finish.
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Clare has been amazing. I was nervous before my first treatment but she put me at ease from the start. Her support has been invaluable
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Excellent care and treatment, would highly recommend!
★★★★★ Google review · Ainsdale clinic
Your acupuncturists

Meet Clare and Tim

You’ll be treated by Clare or Tim, experienced acupuncturists who both trained at the Northern College of Acupuncture and are full members of the British Acupuncture Council.

Tim Spauls

Tim Spauls

BSc (Hons) MBAcC

Formby clinic · Mon & Wed

Tim is a full member of the British Acupuncture Council and has previously worked as part of an acupuncture service at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

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Our clinics

Sefton Acupuncture Clinic operates from two locations, in Formby and Ainsdale, Southport.

BAcC accreditation

Clare and Tim are full members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).

BAcC members are required to meet the Council’s standards for training, professional conduct and safe practice.

The BAcC register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), an independent body accountable to Parliament. The PSA’s Accredited Registers Quality Mark provides assurance about the standards of the register and the practitioners on it.

British Acupuncture Council MemberProfessional Standards Authority Accredited Register

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Book an appointment

Please phone to book. We are happy to answer any questions.

Call 01704 873873