Liz Halsey
“A practitioner of acupuncture, osteopathy and cranial osteopathy, I use a mix of skills to tailor each treatment to the client’s needs.”
“I see the session as a ‘reset’ to calm symptoms and allow freer movement, creating the right conditions for the body to heal itself. Alongside this, I aim to help the client increase their understanding of their problem and guide them towards optimal self-management.”
Liz Halsey
Blending acupuncture and osteopathy to support your body’s natural healing process.
My approach is straightforward: use acupuncture and osteopathy to ‘reset’ the system — easing pain and creating the right conditions for recovery. From there, tailored exercise therapy helps to consolidate these improvements, translating relief into lasting change. The result is practical, evidence-based care that empowers you with tools for self-management and long-term resilience.
A unique blend of skills
My practice is built on a rare foundation: I’m dually qualified in both acupuncture and osteopathy. This combination allows me to draw from a wide range of approaches, tailoring treatment precisely to your needs — whether that means the structural and hands-on focus of osteopathy, the calming and regulatory effects of acupuncture, or, most often, an integrative blend of both.
Commitment to continuous learning
Core clinical qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Osteopathy (British School of Osteopathy, First Class – 2003)
- BSc (Hons) Acupuncture (Manchester Metropolitan University, First Class – 2014)
- PGDip Human Nutrition (Chester University, Distinction – 2018)
- Gym Instructor Level 2 (2021)
Academic foundation
- BSc (Hons) Genetics (University of Nottingham, First Class – 1997)
- MPhil Genetics (University of St Andrews – 1998)
Practice shaped by science alongside tradition
My academic background in genetics underpins a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. I stay current with developments in acupuncture and osteopathy through ongoing professional education and have published research in peer-reviewed journals.
Alongside this, I continue to study traditional systems of medicine — particularly Chinese and Ayurvedic approaches — for the depth of insight they offer into balance, prevention, and the interconnected nature of health.
This blend of science and tradition shapes a practice that is both well-informed and deeply holistic.
Movement has always been central to how I understand health. With over twenty years of tai chi practice, a lifelong love of cycling, and a deep appreciation for time outdoors, I see movement not simply as exercise but as a way of reconnecting with presence and vitality.
Experience in practice and care
I have worked in full-time private practice since 2003, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and pain-related conditions. From 2015 to 2021, I also worked in supportive care at St Ann’s Hospice and the Neil Cliffe Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, focusing on easing pain and improving comfort for people living with life-limiting illness. This combination of clinical and palliative experience has shaped a calm, integrative approach that values both science and compassion.
Professional standards
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
Member of the Institute of Osteopathy (IO)
Member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Caring for our planet
I aim to keep my practice as sustainable as possible — using acupuncture needles with biodegradable packaging, minimising plastic, and choosing locally made, natural massage products.
Qualifications
Practice experience
Exercise and sport have always been an important part of my life, with weekly training sessions with a personal trainer from 2014 adding to my knowledge.
Life-long learning
My acupuncture practice is based primarily on medical acupuncture but I have also studied traditional Chinese acupuncture to degree level.
I also stay up to date with scientific progress in orthopaedic and acupuncture practice by attending educational events in local hospitals and professional courses around the country.
Research
- • Halsey, E. J., Xing, M., & Stockley, R. C. (2015). Acupuncture for joint symptoms related to aromatase inhibitor therapy in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer: a narrative review. Acupuncture in Medicine, 33(3), 188-195.
- • Ritchie, M. G., Halsey, E. J., & Gleason, J. M. (1999). Drosophila song as a species-specific mating signal and the behavioural importance of Kyriacou & Hall cycles in D. melanogaster song. Animal Behaviour, 58(3), 649-657.
Healthcare insurance companies
If you’d like to explore whether acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both could help you, you’re welcome to get in touch with any questions.
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Accreditation
I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council, the Institute of Osteopathy, and the British Medical Acupuncture Council.