Hi, I’m Giusi

If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed or unsupported when trying to understand your hormonal health, you’re not alone.

Many of the women who come to see me have already tried different approaches and still feel that something is missing. Helping women make sense of what is happening in their bodies is the focus of my work.

I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to have your hormonal health mismanaged and to feel dismissed by medical professionals.

As a teenager in Italy, I was put on the birth control pill and later developed a goiter, which ultimately led to me having to say goodbye to half of my thyroid.

A few years later in the UK, I went to the ER with what turned out to be an ovarian torsion and was dismissed with a diagnosis of "bad period pains" (even though I had never experienced them before). I almost lost one of my ovaries as a result.

Experiences like these left me with many questions about the way women’s health is approached and treated.

They also shaped the path I eventually chose.

Giusi Pezzotta - Acupuncturist & Herbalist

Giusi Pezzotta | Women’s Health Acupuncturist & Herbalist

I trained as a bodyworker, acupuncturist, herbalist and yoga teacher because I wanted to understand the body more deeply and to offer women the kind of support I wish I had received myself.

In clinic I regularly hear stories similar to my own: women’s pain being overlooked, symptoms dismissed, labels applied too quickly and genuine struggles not fully understood.

Women deserve to be heard. They deserve choices and options when it comes to their health.

Through my work I aim to create a space where women can explore what is really going on in their bodies and find solutions that make sense for their individual situation.

Chinese medicine is particularly suited to this because it does not treat symptoms in isolation. Instead it looks at patterns in the body and the relationships between different systems.

Two people with the same diagnosis may need completely different treatment.

My role is to listen carefully, ask the right questions and help uncover what your body is trying to communicate.

I have been in practice since 2009 and hold a degree & a master in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from the Westminster University (London/ UK). You can find a list of my qualifications at the end of this page. 

Over the years I have continued to study both classical Chinese medical texts and modern clinical approaches. What matters most to me is whether something genuinely helps the person in front of me.

After years practising in some of the most established Chinese medicine clinics in London, I am now based in Devon where I work with clients both in clinic and online.

I also collaborate with other acupuncturists by providing Chinese herbal medicine consultations for their clients when needed.

I am part of the team at the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) and recently helped set up a small Chinese herbal medicine garden in Devon.

As part of my commitment to continuous professional development, I completed the Advanced Level Diploma in Fertility Acupuncture which has enabled me to take a more integrated approach to women's health.

 Many clients find the language and testing used in Western medicine confusing or overwhelming. Part of my role is to help translate this information and support women in understanding what is happening in their bodies.

Whether you are dealing with hormonal symptoms, fertility challenges or simply want to understand your body better, my aim is to support you with clarity, compassion and practical tools.

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On a lighter note:

I am an Italian living in the UK for more than 20 years. I am now a quirky mix of the two. 

I am on the quiet side by Italian standards. I am rather direct and upfront by British ones.

Cappuccino with my food?  “Weirdest thing ever” I would have told you 20 years ago. Now I don’t bat an eyelid and actually join the order. ..I drink decaf.. the blasphemy! Enough said. 

I am an early bird, ex insomniac and sun lover. 

(Some of my) Qualifications:

  • MSc Chinese Herbal Medicine. University of Westminster.

  • BSc Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture. University of Westminster.

  • Diploma in Chinese herbal medicine with Volker Scheid. European Institute of Oriental Medicine.

  • Compassionate Inquiry Program with Dr. Gabor Maté.

  •  Womb & Fertility Massage Practitioner Course. Fertility Massage Therapy.

  • Advanced Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner with Kira Balaskas.

  • Yoga Detour Method training with Cecily Milne

  • Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Norman Blair

  •  Yoga Teacher Trainings: Ashtanga, Hatha Flow, Yoga Therapy. Inner Heart Holistic Institute. Kerala (India)

Kind Words

  • "Giusi treated me for hormone imbalance. I had tried various different endocrinologists, functional health practitioners and only achieved positive results with Giusi. She has real in-depth knowledge of women’s hormones and really takes the time to understand all your symptoms in detail. You really feel from the consultations that you are being listened to and she then goes away to apply her knowledge to what you have told her before coming back to you to recommend a course of action. I felt like she went above and beyond in tailoring a treatment for me. She prescribed herbs specifically for me rather than general supplements that functional health practitioners recommended. She is also extremely empathetic and has a lovely ‘bedside manner’. It was a really positive experience for me after struggling to find professionals to help me."

    Orla S.

  • "Giusi has helped me so much. I was really struggling with headaches and fertility concerns and the headaches have all but disappeared and I am 5 months pregnant. I can’t recommend her highly enough!"

    Laura B.

  • “Giusi is wonderful, she quickly helped resolve my skin issues, providing a very personalised and efficient service. Giusi is very generous with her time and guidance, going above and beyond to provide advice and suggestions that will be helpful. Giusi has also helped me during my pregnancy, providing advice and tips for pre and post birth. I feel lucky to be able to turn to Giusi with health concerns and her chinese medicine prescriptions have been very effective.”

    Becca N.

  • "I was very lucky to come across Giusi after experiencing some rather difficult times with woman’s health problems! The care I received was absolutely fantastic and I cannot fault the service provided in any way! I would highly recommend her to anyone as it helped me immensely at a very difficult time in my life. I will be forever grateful for the love and care I received"

    Sam H.

  • "I am very happy with the professional work of Giusi Pezzotta and can highly recommend her as a herbalist and consultant. I have experienced a lot of progress since I started working with her and found her to be not only very professional and insightful but also very empathetic and attentive to my (changing) needs when it came to her style of consulting and choosing the right treatment."

    Vera B.

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