Advanced Healing Arts

Advanced Healing Arts Harmonising Health, Nurturing Wellness Team GB Freeski athlete turned acupuncturist!

15/05/2026

Acupuncture normally isn’t a one-time quick fix. However, I’ve only been experiencing this elbow discomfort for the past week or so, meaning it’s still a relatively fresh injury. Because of that, I’m not too surprised it responded quickly to treatment… but this medicine still never fails to surprise me with what it can do!!

Pain used to frighten me, which probably isn’t surprising after going through 11 surgeries. But over time, my relationship with pain has changed. I no longer fear it in the same way, because I’ve experienced time and time again just how powerful this medicine can be.

If you have an injury don’t allow it to become chronic before you take action. The fresher the injury the easier and faster it is to fix.

Mental Health Awareness Week… 💚Did you know acupuncture can support mental health in many different ways?Acupuncture is ...
11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week… 💚

Did you know acupuncture can support mental health in many different ways?

Acupuncture is often used to help with:
• Anxiety
• Stress & overwhelm
• Low mood
• Sleep issues
• Burnout
• Emotional regulation

By helping calm the nervous system and bringing the body back into balance, many people find they feel lighter, calmer and more like themselves again after treatment.

You do not have to suffer alone. Support is available, and sometimes taking that first step is the hardest part. ✨

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It is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week is focused on perinatal mental health.I do not currently treat during ...
06/05/2026

It is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week is focused on perinatal mental health.

I do not currently treat during pregnancy, but it is something I take seriously and I am very aware of how challenging that time can be both physically and mentally.

If you are pregnant and looking for support I am more than happy to point you in the direction of a practitioner I trust.

After birth is where I can support you.

Acupuncture can help with postnatal depression, anxiety, overwhelm, fatigue and physical recovery. It is about giving your body a chance to regulate and recover after everything it has been through.

If you are struggling in any way please know you are not on your own.

And if you are curious about how acupuncture could support you after birth feel free to message me.

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21/03/2026

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If you’re someone who relies on caffeine to get through the day but ends up feeling wired, anxious, or crashing by 3pm… this is for you

I’ve been trying London Nootropics, and honestly, it’s a different vibe. Think:

* Calm, focused energy
* No jitters
* No hard crash

It’s coffee blended with functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane + Cordyceps to support focus, energy, and your nervous system (so you’re not just running on stress hormones all day 🙃)

I’ve noticed:
✔️ Better focus without the overwhelm
✔️ More stable energy throughout the day
✔️ Way less of that “wired but tired” feeling

If you want to try it yourself, you can get 20% off using my code:

👉 mushroom20

Perfect if you’re trying to look after your energy, hormones, or just don't feel like your brain is all over the place all day.

Let me know if you try it, I’m curious what you think 🤍

03/02/2026

A little sneak peek into an acupuncture treatment.

An acupuncture session doesn’t always just mean needles. Chinese medicine uses a range of tools depending on what your body actually needs on the day.

Gua Sha
Often used to release heat, tension and tight muscles, especially when the body feels stuck or inflamed.

Cupping
Great for tight, overloaded muscles, but also commonly used when you’re run down or fighting off a cold. It helps move stagnant blood and fluids, support circulation and encourage the body’s immune response.

Moxa
In Chinese medicine we talk about hot and cold conditions. If I diagnose a pattern of cold, I may use moxa to gently warm the body, improve circulation and help drive that cold out.

Every treatment is tailored. No two bodies, or sessions, are the same.

29/01/2026

Plantar fasciitis doesn’t come out of nowhere.

If I had it, this is exactly what I’d do:

1. Acupuncture – to reduce pain, improve circulation, and address the root cause

2. Massage / acupressure on the palm (opposite hand) – mirroring the foot

3. Warm foot baths – not ice. The tissue needs blood flow to heal

4. Strength + stretches – because weakness is often the missing piece

5. Insoles – support while the fascia recovers

Heel pain is rarely just about the heel.
Treat the tissue and the system.

Going to rustle a few feathers here, but this is TCM’s view on cold.I used to be that person ice baths, icing injuries, ...
27/01/2026

Going to rustle a few feathers here, but this is TCM’s view on cold.

I used to be that person ice baths, icing injuries, all of it. Guilty 👩‍⚖️

But from a Chinese medicine perspective, it’s really not the way.

Cold constricts. It slows circulation, tightens tissues, and can drive cold deeper into the body especially if you’re already depleted, stressed, or injured. What looks like “reducing inflammation” short-term can actually stall healing long-term.

TCM is all about movement, warmth, and flow. Blood needs to move. Qi needs to move. Healing needs circulation.

Does that mean cold is never appropriate? No.
But the way it’s used in the West is wildly overdone and often misunderstood.

Swipe through if you’re open to seeing cold through a very different lens

20/01/2026

Once again I’m talking about the spleen but that’s because so many of us suffer from digestive issues and they really can be fixed or improved with small hacks such as reducing your intake of cold food and drinks…

Your digestive system doesn’t love cold… and neither does your Spleen.In Chinese medicine, the Spleen rules digestion an...
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.

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