My Story

I believe everything in life is related. One step leads to another, and through this process, we grow and develop towards our purpose and our role in this world. It is now clear to me that my path towards becoming an acupuncturist started many years ago.

When I moved to Amsterdam at the age of 37, I found a job at a corporate company. In the beginning, it was very exciting, and I appreciated the new experience and the new people I met there. But it didn't last long. I started to feel that this kind of work was not for me.

Going to the office made me feel anxious, and I became frustrated because I felt I was no longer doing what I really wanted to do — helping people. One day, I was sitting at my computer, exhausted and unable to find meaning in the work I was doing, when I had a strong feeling that I should quit my job and follow my dreams. In that moment, I had a clear vision of what I truly wanted to do.

When I was living in Slovenia, I became close friends with Marianne, an older American woman who was an acupuncturist. She introduced me to this amazing practice, gave me treatments, talked to me about Daoist philosophy, and practised qi gong with me.

She was my teacher, my role model and my inspiration. Before I moved to Amsterdam, she encouraged me to study acupuncture. At that point, I couldn't imagine how that could become a reality, although I loved the idea. The desire to study acupuncture lingered in the back of my mind for years.

That day in the office, an image of myself as an acupuncturist suddenly became clear, and I knew it was the right time to take the first step on the path I was being invited to follow.

Following my inner guidance, in 2020 I completed four years of studies at Shenzhou Open University of TCM in Amsterdam. My studies included Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Foundations of Western Medicine, and an apprenticeship with TCM practitioners.

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My learning has continued since then. In 2025 and 2026, I had the opportunity to visit TCM hospitals in Hangzhou and Chongqing, China, where I completed internships and gained further insight into the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine in a hospital setting. These experiences allowed me to observe TCM diagnosis and treatment in a clinical environment and to deepen my knowledge and understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I am also a volunteer with Acupuncturists Without Borders Nederland, where I have the opportunity to contribute my skills and knowledge through acupuncture and community-based work. Being able to support others in this way is meaningful to me and reflects my belief in making acupuncture and care accessible beyond my own practice.

Today, I am happy to share my knowledge, experience and passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine through my practice, Aleksandra Acupuncture & Holistic Care.​​ I look forward to supporting you on your own journey towards greater health and wellbeing.