About Ellie Columbine

Ellie Columbine, BA (Hons), Lic.Ac., TCMP

Welcome.

I’m Ellie and I’m an acupuncturist, Chinese medicine herbalist EFT practitioner and Reiki master practising in Exeter, Devon.

My Story

After struggling throughout my teens with various physical and mental health issues, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in 2008. Although I originally controlled the condition with allopathic medicine, when this was no longer effective I began exploring more holistic methods. This led me to try and eventually train in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), which includes acupuncture and, in my case, Chinese herbal medicine.

I also use techniques such as tuina massage, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion and gua sha

I found acupuncture to have a wonderfully calming effect on the body and by experiencing this I realised that true health is more complex than simply experiencing, or not experiencing, symptoms. I believe that optimal health is really only possible when we provide the body with the best conditions we can to allow it to regulate and maintain balance. I draw on my own experiences, training and research to provide diet and lifestyle advice, as well as regulating techniques, to support the body and, in clinic, I provide a space where the body can truly relax and enter a restorative state.

I believe that every patient is unique and I therefore continue to learn and study new techniques that might be of benefit. As well as EFT, which helps to resolve core wounds and reprogram restricting beliefs, I also practise Reiki, which allows for deeper healing and a more spiritual approach to those who feel drawn to that.

My Training

I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences in Canada graduating with a dual diploma in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Upon completion I undertook a further post-graduate clinical placement and was fortunate to work under Dr. Xianyi Hu, an award-winning physician who hails from a long lineage of traditional Chinese medicine physicians.

As part of my continuing professional development, I have completed a post-graduate mentorship program under the tutelage of world-renowned Chinese medicine practitioner Sharon Weizenbaum.

I’ve also completed my Reiki master certification with Reiki master Maggie Gudmundsson.

Since graduating I have practised in Exminster, Okehampton, Moretonhampstead, Chagford and Exeter.