Team
Cassandra Hawthorne
Acupuncturist
Nationality: British
Areas of Specialisation:
Cassandra is dedicated to elevating health and well-being by using the principles of Chinese Medicine. She uses acupuncture, tui na, nutrition, cupping therapy, nutrition and lifestyle coaching to help resolve common conditions such as back pain, anxiety, fertility, migraines, fibromyalgia and more. She is compassionate in her approach and works with her patients to work towards their goals.
Cassandra is used to working alongside Western Medicine professionals in multi-disciplinary teams, achieving complementary results.
Professional Qualifications and Registrations:
- Degree in Chinese Medicine Acupuncture from the University of Westminster (UK)
- Postgraduate Degree in Advanced Chinese Medicine from the Northern College of Acupuncture (UK)
- Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from Phoenix Academy (UK)
- Member of the British Acupuncture Council and Federation of Chinese Medicine
- Licensed Acupuncturist in the UK and Qatar
Previous Experience:
Cassandra joined The International Medical Centre from the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, where she was working in the specialist Pain Management service in Kingston NHS Trust helping patients suffering from diverse conditions including arthritis, chronic back pain, migraines, autoimmune disorders, neuropathic pain and chronic pain disorders. Prior to this, Cassandra’s experience includes extensive work at The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust helping cancer patients with common side effects of treatment such as hot flushes, neuropathy and anxiety.
In addition to her highly specialised NHS work, Cassandra had been managing her own private practice for the previous 7 years in London. She employed Chinese Medicine techniques to treat a broad range of issues in the community including stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, eczema, fertility issues and more. She was ranked one of the Top 10 acupuncturists in London by the Evening Standard newspaper in 2023, prior to joining The International Medical Centre in Qatar.
