'Lianne has changed my life. It has been a miraculous, life changing treatment for me.'
BSc (Hons) Acupuncture
University of Lincoln
2008–2015
University of Lincoln
Invited by Professor Fanyi Meng, the Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) Acupuncture degree, to teach, supervise, and assess third-year acupuncture students within clinical practice settings.
Responsibilities encompassed clinical supervision, mentoring, examination, competency assessment, and support for professional development.
This role involved guiding students in diagnosis, clinical reasoning, patient management, clinical skills, professional standards, reflective practice, and integrating applied theory with patient-centred care across various medical conditions.
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Specialist Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF Education Programme
University of Lincoln 2011
Recognising a gap in specialist education in reproductive medicine, Lianne took the initiative to develop and lead one of the first dedicated programmes in Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF within a British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) accredited undergraduate degree.
Developed in collaboration with Professor Fanyi Meng (programme leader) and Irina Szymelskyji, the course was created to improve practitioners’ skills in fertility care, reproductive medicine, and assisted reproductive technologies. The initiative complemented her existing role as a clinical supervisor at the University and demonstrated a dedication to raising educational standards within specialist acupuncture practice.
University of Lincoln
2011–2014
Delivered specialist teaching on:
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF: An Integrated Approach
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Northern College of Acupuncture
York, United Kingdom
2011–2012
Delivered specialist lectures in:
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF: An Integrated Approach
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Global MSc in Acupuncture
Northern College of Acupuncture
2015–2017
Provided research supervision and academic support to postgraduate students conducting MSc research projects.
Areas of support included applied:
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City College of Acupuncture
London
2018
Invited to deliver specialist education in the:
Critical Appraisal of Healthcare Research
The programme focused on developing research literacy, interpreting healthcare evidence, critical appraisal skills, research methodology, and evidence-informed clinical decision-making for an acupuncturist.
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UK Taiwan Academy of Traditional Medicine
2025-2026
Invited to contribute specialist education and professional development within one of the United Kingdom’s newly established leading emerging academies dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine.
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2026
Lianne’s educational approach is based on the belief that the most meaningful professional learning happens through the combination of clinical experience, scholarly inquiry, reflective practice, and critical thinking.
Her teaching philosophy emphasises the development of practitioners who are clinically competent, intellectually curious, evidence-informed, and capable of integrating traditional knowledge with modern healthcare understanding.
Emphasis is placed on case-based learning, clinical reasoning, professional judgment, and translating research into meaningful patient care. Lianne offers professional supervision and mentorship in clinical practice.
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6th National Congress
Associazione Medici Agopuntori Bolognesi
Bologna, Italy
2017
Professor Giovanni Maciocia personally invited Lianne, on behalf of Professors Umberto and Carlo Maria Giovanardi, to lead the fertility speciality at the 6th National Congress of the Associazione Medici Agopuntori Bolognesi.
This invitation recognised Lianne’s specialist expertise in fertility, reproductive medicine, acupuncture, and assisted reproductive technologies.
Her opening presentation explored the psychological and social effects of infertility and fertility treatment, along with the role of integrative healthcare methods in supporting patients undergoing assisted reproduction.
The congress brought together medical healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers who practice acupuncture and reproductive medicine.
