Profile and Qualifications
Rachael Forrest, BAcC Qualified Acupuncturist
I thrive on meeting so many new people and being able to help them overcome some of the difficulties they face. My work focuses on the physical and emotional sides of health, with a particular interest in fertility and women's health.
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About Rachael
Rachael Forrest is a qualified BAcC acupuncturist with 13 years of experience working in Edinburgh and the surrounding area, serving patients from Edinburgh, Midlothian and Fife.
Rachael Forrest is a qualified BAcC acupuncturist based in Edinburgh, with many years of experience treating patients from the city and the surrounding areas of Midlothian and Fife. Her work sits within the tradition of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a practice with a long empirical history of addressing a broad range of health conditions. Because acupuncture is individual by nature, she takes time with each new patient, beginning with a full case history and a traditional diagnosis before deciding on a treatment plan.
For those seeking help with fertility, Rachael runs specialist clinics through the Natural Fertility Centre, supporting people working towards conception and those going through assisted reproduction such as IVF, IUI and ICSI. Treatment may also be considered alongside egg or sperm donation journeys, and for conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS. Wherever a person is in their pathway, the aim is to offer calm, steady support that recognises the emotional as well as the physical side of fertility care.
Pain management forms another significant part of the practice, with musculoskeletal complaints including sports injuries, arthritis and ongoing back pain treated on a one-to-one basis. Rather than working to a fixed protocol, Rachael tailors each course of treatment to the individual presentation, adapting as symptoms change and progress over time. For anyone who feels apprehensive about needles, the calm and reassuring clinic environment helps ease nerves, with time allowed for questions and explanation of what each session involves.
Men are also welcome as patients, including those addressing male factor fertility issues and wider gynaecological or health concerns that fall within traditional acupuncture practice. Rachael is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and a director of the Natural Fertility Centre, keeping her professional knowledge current and her work properly insured. Appointments are arranged by enquiry, and availability is published on the site, including details of any sabbatical periods and how referrals from other practitioners are handled.
Her approach is grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has a long empirical history of treating a wide range of conditions. Each visit begins with a full case history and a traditional diagnosis, so that treatment can be tailored to the individual rather than to a fixed protocol.
Alongside her general practice, Rachael runs specialist clinics covering fertility, women's health, pain, arthritis and sports injuries, PCOS, and pregnancy and post-pregnancy care.
Get in touch to arrange an appointment or explore the fertility support and pain relief pages.
At a glance
- BAcC qualified acupuncturist
- 13 years of experience working in Edinburgh
- Practice based in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Focus on physical and emotional difficulties
- Specialist clinics in fertility, women's health, pain and arthritis, PCOS, pregnancy and post-pregnancy
Patient testimonials
Comments from patients in Edinburgh about their experience of treatment.
“I had a much better response to IVF, in terms of egg quantity, when I had acupuncture. I also felt very calm.”
“I felt very calm and more able to cope with what was going on around me.”
“Professional care from the first appointment onwards.”
How to find me
Appointments can be made by calling 0131 629 1529 or emailing enquiries@rachaelforrest.com. Clinic hours are Tuesday 10am – 8pm and Thursday 10am – 8pm.
| Clinic | Address |
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| The Albany Street Clinic | 36a Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QH |
For directions, see the contact page for a map to the clinic.
Ready to talk about your treatment?
Call or email to arrange an appointment at The Albany Street Clinic in Edinburgh.
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