Hi, I’m Giusi

I'm passionate about helping women take control of their hormonal health.

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 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.

I listen to clients’ stories like mine all the time: women’s pain being overlooked, labels carelessly applied and their genuine struggles often misunderstood.

Giusi Pezzotta | Women’s Health Acupuncturist & Herbalist

This is why I trained as a bodyworker, acupuncturist, herbalist and yoga teacher.

Because women deserve to be heard and to have choices and options about their health. 

Through my work, I aim to empower women to advocate for themselves and to find solutions that work for their unique needs and circumstances.

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. 

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

 I understand that the language and tests used in Western medicine can be daunting for many clients, and I strive to make the process as comfortable and empowering as possible.

Whether you're dealing with hormonal imbalances, fertility issues or want to learn more about how to take care and understand your body, I'm here to support you.

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.

Fertility Acupuncturist

Get in touch.

Please use the form to contact me. I reply within 24 hours on working days.

I have also answered some of the most commonly asked questions here.