Essence Acupuncture TCM

09/04/2026

🌿 Acupuncture isn’t just about needles…

A lot of people think acupuncture is just what happens in the treatment room — but it’s actually much bigger than that.

In Chinese medicine, we look at the whole picture 👇

✨ The 5 Elements – how your body and emotions are connected (stress, worry, energy, mood all play a part)

✨ Diet – what you’re eating can either support your energy or leave you feeling sluggish and out of balance

✨ Outside influences – things like weather, stress, lifestyle, and even the seasons can affect how you feel day to day

That’s why two people with the same symptoms can be treated completely differently.
It’s about understanding you, on the day — not just the symptoms.

Acupuncture helps guide the body back into balance, but the real magic happens when everything works together.

If you’ve been feeling off and not sure why, there’s usually a reason behind it 🌱

Pop me a message if you want a chat or to get booked in 📩

(Thank you SDUK creative for the photo)

12/03/2026

🌷🌷NEWS ALERT!! Gift vouchers available!!
For all the busy Mums out there, who look after everybody else, except for themselves!!! 🌷🌷

16/02/2026

✨I notice that this time of year can be especially tender for some, which has led me to reflect about our hearts and how delicate they are. Our emotions are things we shield from harm, but what if by allowing ourselves to feel, to soften, and to breathe more fully into our hearts is not a sign of weakness, but of resilience and it is here we actually become stronger... ✨

❤️In Chinese medicine there is a point called REN 17 – Shan Zhong, often translated as “the Centre of Sincerity.” It sits at the centre of the chest — the space where we feel tight when we’re holding back tears, where we sigh when something feels heavy, where breath becomes shallow when emotions are unspoken.

This point is known as the Sea of Qi and the Front-Mu of the Pericardium. It regulates the breath, eases chest oppression, and gently releases contained sadness. It’s the point of the deep exhale. The point that helps the heart stop bracing. When this area softens, the chest expands… and with it, our capacity to love without armour.

In the Kabbalistic tradition, this centre resonates with Tiferet — the heart of the Tree of Life — representing harmony between who we are and what we express. True beauty comes from that alignment. From honesty. From allowing ourselves to feel without masks.

Caring for your heart means honouring your emotional truth — whether it’s joy, grief, gratitude, or longing. When we soften here, compassion grows — for ourselves first, and then for others.

May we all remember to breathe from sincerity, and to treat our own hearts with kindness. ❤️

27/01/2026

💜☯️💜

We are very excited to welcome Elaine Johnston Essence Acupuncture TCM to Sattva Wellness Centre.

Elaine is a qualified practitioner in Chinese Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Traditional Diagnosis & Microsystems Acupuncture.

Elaine offers a holistic acupuncture treatment, tailored to support your physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing.

Chinese acupuncture is an ancient practice which provides an array of health benefits beyond pain relief. Using a holistic and gentle approach acupuncture assists your body find natural equilibrium and overall well-being.

Acupuncture can help:
• Chronic pain
• Back pain
• Migraines
• Arthritis
• Stress relief
• Promote deep relaxation
• Significantly improve sleep quality
• Restore balance
• Encourage natural healing responses

During January, Elaine is offering a 75 minute Initial Consultation for only £50 (usually £70).

Contact us for further information or book an appointment with Elaine ✨☯️🙌🏻

📞 07949 639838
📧 elaine@essence-acupuncture.co.uk
🌍 www.essence-acupuncture.co.uk
📍 Sattva Wellness Centre, 128 Castle Street, Forfar, DD8 3HS

24/01/2026

Another great week balancing & fixing people at Sattva Wellness & Acu-Rate Acupuncture

✨☯️✨

18/01/2026

January:

Salads = smug 🥗
Gyms = busy 🏋🏽‍♂️
Liver = still sending complaint letters 🍷😅

If you’ve decided that this is the year to:
✨ drink less 🥂
✨ stop smoking 🚬
✨ lose a bit of winter plumage 🦉
✨ or just feel more human again ☯️

ACUPUNCTURE CAN HELP! 🙌

It’s brilliant for cravings, stress, motivation, sleep, and helping your body reset after December did… whatever December did. 🎄➡️😬

Think of it as a gentle nudge for your nervous system rather than another “new year, new you” guilt trip.

No shouting‼️
No boot camps‼️

✨JUST TINY NEEDLES DOING SURPRISINGLY BIG THINGS!! 🪡✨

January is hard enough — your resolutions don’t have to be. 💛

Feel free to get in touch if you wish an appointment ✨

08/01/2026

First week at my other new school officially done, and I absolutely loved it!! ✨

Thank you to everyone at Sattva Wellness for such a warm welcome - I feel like I’ve known you all for ages - and, of course, to my lovely clients for your support. Thank you 🙏🏽☯️

And also thanks to SDUK creative for the snaps!! 📸

03/01/2026

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year ✨🌿

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me so far in my new acupuncture business — whether that’s by liking, sharing, recommending me, checking in, or simply cheering me on behind the scenes. It truly means more than you know.

And to all my lovely clients — thank you for trusting me with your care. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you and for the chance to do work I genuinely love.

I couldn’t be doing this without such a supportive community, and I’m really excited to see where this next chapter goes. Thank you all so much.

Elaine✨🌿

14/12/2025

🎁 Gift Vouchers Available Now! 🎁

✨Looking for the perfect gift but not sure what to choose?

✨My vouchers are now available to purchase with a monetary value of your choice, making them a flexible and thoughtful option for any occasion.

✨Ideal for Christmas, birthdays, celebrations, thank-yous, or just because 💖

✨Vouchers can be purchased via myself or through Sattva Wellness ✨

13/12/2025

🎉 INTRODUCTORY OFFER! 🎉

All bookings made before 1st February 2026 will be capped at just £50.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic deal!

12/12/2025

EXCITING NEWS FOR 2026!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I will officially be starting at Sattva Wellness in Forfar in the new year!!

I will be working a Wednesday afternoon and a Thursday morning and look forward to welcoming you all soon!

If you'd like to make an appointment, please feel free to get in touch either through Sattva Wellness or myself via email/messenger...✨

16/11/2025

Another step closer...

Environmental Health have been in to inspect the room at Sattva Wellness and have passed it!! Woop-woop!!

Just waiting on the green light from the council now...

Also, wanted to say a special thanks to Sam & Amy SDUK creative for their photography skills and also to Chris for producing my leaflets. Top jobs! Thanks for your help guys!