Profiles

Houri Alavi Lic.Ac., BA, M.B.Ac.C

Houri has been interested in gynaecological and fertility issues for many years. Since qualifying, she has undertaken postgraduate training in acupuncture for women, fertility and pregnancy, and worked consistently in this field, including treatments during assisted conception cycles.

She has a particular interest in how acupuncture can support emotional health through subfertility. She lives in Hove with her family.   

To contact Houri, call 07814 500418 or email:

Elaine Gibbons Adv.Lic.Ac., M.B.Ac.C.

Elaine has been practising acupuncture since 1993.  She has always worked with a particular interest in pregnancy, gynaecology and childbirth, having attended many labours.  She has been teaching childbirth classes since 1997.

Elaine Gibbons has a Diploma in Natural Nutrition and is passionate about nutritional support.  Elaine is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and trained at the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa. She attained her Advanced Licentiate in Acupuncture in 2000. 

Elaine has completed numerous advanced courses in acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy, as well as Chinese dietary therapy.  he is a founder member of the Brighton and Hove Natural Fertility Centre.  

To contact Elaine, call 01273 562676, or email:

Training and Professional Memberships

Houri and Elaine are members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and trained at the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa. They were co-ordinators for the BAcC Regional Group from 2002-2005.  They keep their information in the fertility and pregnancy field as up to date as possible in this rapidly changing area.

They have both undertaken extra acupuncture training in the fertility field and confidently and frequently integrate acupuncture with Western fertility treatments.  They are founder members of the Brighton and Hove Natural Fertility Centre. www.naturalfertilitycentre.co.uk which they set up in 2005.