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Rachael Forrest is a qualified BAcC acupuncturist with 13 years of experience working in Edinburgh.

Telephone

0131 629 1529

Email

enquiries@rachaelforrest.com

Clinic address

The Albany Street Clinic
36a Albany Street
Edinburgh EH1 3QH

Clinic website

www.albanystreetclinic.co.uk

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Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that many people in Edinburgh and the surrounding area turn to when they want support with fertility, pregnancy, pain and recovery from injury. Rather than competing with medical care, it works alongside conventional treatment, helping the body find its own balance and giving clients time and space to talk through how they are feeling. Rachael Forrest is a qualified, insured member of the British Acupuncture Council, and her calm, unhurried approach is intended to make even first-time visitors feel reassured and at ease.

The Natural Fertility Centre is the focus of much of Rachael's work, supporting people through conception, IVF, IUI, ICSI and egg or sperm donation journeys. Treatment may also be considered alongside conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS and other gynaecological difficulties, as well as male factor issues. Because fertility journeys can involve a great deal of waiting and uncertainty, appointments are structured around conversation as much as needling, with questions answered and each step of the process explained before anything begins.

Beyond fertility, Rachael has spent over a decade treating sports injuries, arthritis, back pain and general musculoskeletal complaints. Practical matters such as timing, frequency of visits and what to expect from a session are always covered, so that clients can plan their treatment confidently. Some people arrive feeling apprehensive about the needles themselves; the emphasis is on leaving the treatment room feeling relaxed, supported and better able to manage the everyday stresses that accompany long-term pain.

Appointments are arranged by telephone or email, and the clinic is easily found on Albany Street in Edinburgh, with directions and a map provided to help visitors locate the practice with minimal fuss. Rachael also offers treatments at other established wellness venues in the area, giving clients a choice of settings depending on convenience and preference. Enquiries are welcome at any time, whether you are ready to book, still deciding whether acupuncture is right for you, or simply have a general question to ask first.