Advanced Healing Arts

12/01/2026

Your digestive system doesn’t love cold… and neither does your Spleen.

In Chinese medicine, the Spleen rules digestion and it prefers warmth. Cold foods and drinks (iced coffees, smoothies, raw salads, ice water) can slow digestion, leave you bloated, and sap your energy. Think of it like trying to cook on a frozen stove the fire just can’t get going.

Do you have digestive issues? Swap cold for warm or room-temperature meals and drinks: soups, porridges, teas, lightly cooked veggies and see the difference for yourself 😌✨

21/12/2025

Ever wondered what a day in life looks like for me? Probably not but here you go anyway 😌

I’ve been pretty quiet on here recently and I love making content so much and teaching people about Chinese medicine but I have been sooo busy! Which I am definitely not complaining about because I feel very grateful.

I’ve only got 2 clinic days left this year, and I know I say this every time, but truly… thank you to everyone who’s come in for a treatment. I feel incredibly lucky to do a job I genuinely love so much 🥹

I’m also ending the year in the best shape I’ve ever been feeling the healthiest (and happiest)!! Thank you to 🫶

17/12/2025

Why does your acupuncturist take your pulse?

It’s not just about your heart rate or rhythm.

In Chinese medicine, the pulse gives us a LOT of information….we’re talking more than 28 different qualities 😮

From your pulse, a practitioner can feel things like:
• how strong or weak your energy is
• how well your organs are functioning
• signs of stress, fatigue, or depletion
• whether your body is hot, cold, stuck, or deficient
• how your body is responding today (it’s a picture of the inside from the outside)

Your pulse can change session to session, even minute to minute, which helps guide how your treatment is tailored specifically to you.

So when we sit quietly at your wrist,
we’re listening to your body speak long before the needles go in.

16/12/2025

Of course I’m talking about acupuncture needles…

Because training hard is only half the equation

1️⃣ Hormone regulation
Acupuncture helps regulate stress hormones like cortisol and supports healthy hormonal rhythms creating an internal environment where muscle can actually grow.

2️⃣ Faster recovery from injuries & niggles
By increasing blood flow and reducing excess inflammation, acupuncture speeds tissue repair so small issues don’t turn into forced time off. And since I practice the balance method this means even if I have back pain… I can still treat it 🙂‍↕️

3️⃣ Insomnia
Deep recovery happens in sleep. Acupuncture calms the nervous system, helping you switch off, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer.

4️⃣ Increased energy
Heavy training + calorie deficits drained my Kidney Yang → low energy, poor recovery. Acupuncture (and moxa!!) rebuilt my reserves so I could train and function.

5️⃣ Boosted immunity
When you lose weight and train hard, immunity drops. Acupuncture supports immune regulation so your body doesn’t burn out while leaning up.

6️⃣ Reduced inflammation
Training creates inflammation but chronic inflammation delays recovery. Acupuncture helps regulate it without blocking adaptation.

7️⃣ Optimised nervous system function
Muscle is built in a parasympathetic state. Acupuncture shifts the body out of fight-or-flight and into repair mode.

Train hard. Recover smarter 🤝💉

11/10/2025

* Increased range of motion ✅
* Decreased pain ✅
* Less debilitating 🙂‍↔️✅

Of course, we always need to get to the root cause. So although this clients shoulder pain decreased by 95% (her words, by the way!), I also treated the underlying deficiencies in her body. Over the next 24–48 hours, I’d expect her body to keep healing itself… meaning her shoulder should continue to improve as those deeper imbalances strengthen too. I’m pretty sure (although I cannot always promise) by the third treatment this client should be 100% pain free.

I’m having a lot of fun treating pain in my clinic just now and although I cannot guarantee acupuncture will work 100% for everyone (just like one pill does not work for everyone) I have been able to help at least 95% of my clients pain with just a few needles. The balance method is soooo effective.

08/10/2025

I couldn’t be more excited to share that I’m now going into my third clinic, in Stockbridge. To celebrate this new adventure I am offering 20% off initial consultations at Bamboo ☺️! Click here to book: https://www.bambooboutique.co.uk/book-appointment/?fbclid=PAZnRzaANTdcNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp8GyJOzf2Zl1StZPW6P_s7lTJVs_HT-1xo8es4APMNw7DByIdHVAEFGaJ43g_aem_gaXW4Hyo3Tmt35G5uF-Vig

It’s such a beautiful and calming space and I honestly can’t wait to start treating from there. I absolutely love what I do and feel so grateful to be helping people through acupuncture every day. Recently I’ve been treating things like insomnia, anxiety, golfers and tennis elbow, knee pain, back pain, hormone regulation, fatigue and ADHD, and I can’t wait to welcome lots more people into this gorgeous new space.

Feeling so thankful and excited for what’s ahead ✨

16/09/2025

Well that was fun….

03/09/2025

Hi everyone 👋

I just wanted to re-introduce myself, not as Anna the athlete, but as Anna the acupuncturist. Over the past 4.5 years, I’ve been studying and practising Chinese medicine. What started as curiosity has turned into a real passion, and I honestly feel so grateful to be doing this work.

In the clinic, I’ve seen some pretty amazing things happen. From knee pain easing up instantly after just a few needles (and that patient being back playing football in only 3 sessions), to pectoral pain from bench press that had lingered for 3 months disappearing with just ONE needle. I’ve seen people come in with a walking stick and leave without it, patients who were crippled with anxiety find their freedom again, hormones rebalance after pregnancy, and chronic fatigue patients finally get back to enjoying the things they love.

These moments remind me every day how powerful this medicine really is. I never thought I’d finish uni with a 1:1 (I’ve never considered myself very academic), but reading Chinese medicine books and diving deeper into this practice never feels like studying to me; it’s pure joy.

I feel blessed to have found my passion and purpose outside of being an athlete, and I can’t wait to keep helping more people with this incredible medicine.

✨ If you’ve got any health problems that you think acupuncture could help with, please don’t hesitate to reach out or head over to my website: www.advancedhealingarts.co.uk

19/03/2025

Anna Vincenti’s story is unique. A goalkeeper for several top Scottish sides. Anna was also a Team GB freestyle skier and amateur boxer.

03/02/2025

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06/11/2024

The last few weeks to book treatments at a discounted rate are here! If you’ve been considering acupuncture, now’s the perfect time. Acupuncture often requires several sessions, especially for chronic conditions, so if you book before December, I’ll honor the current pricing throughout your treatment plan. This way, you can enjoy the benefits of ongoing care at a lower rate ☺️💫

I look forward to seeing you in the clinic.

Anna x

www.advancedhealingarts.co.uk