Cultivate Health Acupuncture

10/09/2025

For quite a few years I felt totally numb, it worried me. I rejoice at the tears, the grief, the rage and the joy these days because I know within them there are truths waiting for me to uncover. There is freedom and healing in the feeling of it all.

Compassionate Inquiry and Internal Family Systems have been such a gift for me in the last 3 years… safe spaces held by practitioners to feel so much deep stored pain, letting it come through and out, finding fresh insights, all whilst learning to hold myself in compassion along the way.

Since finishing the CI mentorship I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus, a natural break that I obviously need. I’ll be getting back to it in October, booking sessions and collating my final hours before going for certification.

For those of you waiting for a response, I’ll get to it by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience. For those interested in booking in, send me a DM.

06/09/2025

I’m super excited about this one. I dreamed it up in Thailand earlier this year when I dipped into a hole of body-image bulls***.
To test the waters, I ran the retreat with 10 women in February which ran smoothly and was more potent than I could have imagined - shared are a few testimonials from some of the attendees.
I see body image issues all the time from women around me at work and in my social and family life. This has also been a big journey for me so I feel passionate about the topic. I’m not surprised either, we are being constantly bombarded with messages of ‘not (thin, tonned, strong, blonde, smooth, bare, perky, tanned ect ect) enough’. Between the weight loss industry and the beauty industry, billions if not trillions of dollars are being made. All this makes me infuriated, overwhelmed and inspired to do something.
I’ve gathered skills through my studies, holding workshops, cacao ceremonies, yoga and catering to create this Body Love half-day retreat. An afternoon set aside for women, a safe space to come and talk about our relationship to our bodies (I don’t think we have enough spaces like this). A shared meal, ceremony and guided rituals plus a deeply relaxing yin yoga session.

My goal is that attendees will leave being reminded the depth of their worth. Spaces are limited so if this sings a big YES to your heart, tickets are available for purchase via my website shop - link in bio.

04/09/2025

Stepping into Spring - here are some small adjustments you can make to support thriving this season.

Whats’s your favourite thing about Spring?

07/08/2025

Community Clinic dates for August:

We are back in Yeppoon next Sunday. Kenta is away again so Nick will be joining me offering discounted Zen Thai sessions.

Acupuncture - $35 - 50mins

Zen Thai - $60 - 60mins

Kenta and I will be in Rocky towards the end of the month. It’s been a while and I am excited to be back up there.

Message to book 💚

29/07/2025

It seems to be pretty widely accepted that no more than 400mg of caffeine per day is recommended for healthy adults. In pregnant or breastfeeding women, the RDI (recommended daily intake) is no more than 200mg.

I don’t know about you but I would not be coping very well after 2 x double shot coffees and a couple of cups of tea. I used to drink this easy (hello uni days), but now I am much, much more sensitive. This changes throughout my menstrual cycle and my caffeine intake is something I alter depending which inner season I am in.

Though these blanket recommendations are good to be aware of, in Chinese medicine we see each person as a unique presentation, therefore having individualised needs.

From a Chinese Medicine perspective, green and white tea are Cooling in nature making them good for clearing Heat symptoms, are gently calming, aid digestion and are detoxifying for the body. They may not be a good choice for those who are Deficient, Cold or have a weak digestion.
Black tea (including earl grey, chai ect) is Warm in nature and helps to tonify Qi and warm the digestion. Not a great choice if you already have a lot of Heat in the body. Cacao is also warming, with less caffeine than coffee - a great alternative. Tea and Cacao also have other compounds that help offset/integrate the caffeine such as L-theanine and theobromine. Cacao can also become too warming depending on your constitution/presentation.
Coffee is Hot in nature, it moves the Qi and stimulates the Yang but can be too strong for those with Yin or Blood deficiency, heightening anxiety and insomnia.

And, lets not forget the effect caffeine has on cortisol (stress hormone). The stimulating properties of caffeine can interrupt your natural processes connected to cortisol, creating imbalance around blood sugars, stress response, metabolism and blood pressure. 

What is your favourite caffeinated beverage?

25/07/2025

I thought it might be fun to share some of the faves I stock in my clinic, one at a time.

In this cool, dry weather I’ve had a lip balm on me at all times… I’ve gotta say this is my fave, and I don’t think it’s bias speaking, ha! Feels super soft and nourishing for the lips.

I have 5 left in stock from this batch. You can purchase via the website (link in bio) and pay extra to ship, or pick up locally for free.

24/07/2025

A little glimpse into Five Element Theory.
If you could guess, what element needs balancing for you right now?

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23/07/2025

Nearing the end of the Compassionate Inquiry Mentorship Program. A few things I have been/am learning in reflection.

A HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who have had a session (or multiple) with me already, and to those who’ve said yes - I am looking forward to continuing this work. Albeit with more work-life balance in mind.

22/07/2025

20/06/2025

‘c u l t i v a t e’

I love this word for many reasons, and I thought I’d share why I chose it as the heart of my business name.

1. It brings to mind the earth and gardening — two things I love and value deeply. Chinese medicine has strong roots in the natural world, following the seasons and cycles of life. This ancient knowledge helps us tune in and care for ourselves with greater awareness and alignment to the environment we live in.

2. It speaks to a process of growth. I believe that healing — like life — asks us to slow down, stay curious, self reflect and always remain open to learning. After sessions, I’ll often give you homework — ways you can support your own process between treatments. This work isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about cultivating long-term balance.

3. It focuses on you as the healer. You’re not a passive participant in your care — we work together. My role is to support your body and its incredible capacity to restore and realign, given the right conditions. Cultivation also means taking responsibility — learning how to listen and respond to what your body and spirit are truly asking for.

28/05/2025

I’m really looking forward to debut my INNER SUN workshop - a deep dive into the Inner Sun Chart at Synergy in Flow this year. I made the chart to help you (and myself) connect to the daily rhythms and changes in energy - optimising tasks, productivity and routine. The workshop will be a deep dive into the concepts behind the chart, plus some discussion and interactive visioning to help you reset some of your daily habits that need tweaking. Come and learn some basic Chinese medicine philosophy, explore the ancient Zang Fu body clock and leave with a few new ideas/inspirations to add to your daily rhythm.

Join us at Synergy in Flow in a few weeks time (June 14th & 15th) in Byfield for a nourishing weekend of learning, connection and healing.

There are many amazing presenters offering a range of workshops - I’ll keep you updated with day and time I will be doing mine.

Hope to see you there !

26/05/2025

Excited to bring this workshop online after running it in person a handful of times.

Join to learn about your infradian rhythm, your inner moon cycle, your monthly shifts and transitions.

Purchase your ticket for $11 via the link in bio - via shop. You will be sent a zoom link prior to the event and a recording of the session if you can’t make it live.

Feel free to reach out with any questions ❤️