Nicola Court - Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and massage

07/03/2026

Give me strength
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06/03/2026

I have a 2nd hand physio couch for sale. It needs a couple of plastic foot caps . Is used but in good condition.

Plynth 2000

3 section adjustable with built in face hole.

Hydrolic not electric.
Collection only from Harlow.
Asking £250

02/03/2026

It's that time again!
Keeping you all safe in the clinic.
First aid at work refresher

17/02/2026

Navigating the Year of the Fire Horse (2026)
​If 2025 felt like a year of slow, deliberate transformation, get ready to change gears. Today, we usher in the Year of the Fire Horse.🐎 ​In the Chinese Zodiac, the Horse is a symbol of energy and freedom, but when you pair it with the Fire element, you get what astrologers call "Double Fire." This combination only happens once every 60 years, making 2026 a rare, high-octane period defined by rapid change and intense passion.
​How 2026 Differs from 2025
🐍​Last year was the Wood Snake. The Snake is strategic, quiet, and introspective; it was a year for "shedding skin"—letting go of old versions of ourselves and planning from the shadows.
​In contrast, the Fire Horse doesn’t do "quiet."
​Where the Snake coiled and waited, the Horse bolts. 🐎Expect the pace of life to accelerate significantly.
​2025 was about internal growth; 2026 is about externalizing that growth. It’s time to step into the spotlight.
​If 2025 was the year to write the blueprint, 2026 is the year to break ground and build.
🐎​The Fire Horse is perhaps the most energetic sign in the 60-year cycle. Its influence brings specific traits to the forefront of the global consciousness:
​Independence: A fierce desire for freedom and a refusal to be "reined in" by outdated rules.
​🐎The Fire Horse acts on instinct. This can lead to brilliant breakthroughs or "crash and burn" moments if🐎 not managed.
​Optimism:
🐎There is a "can-do" spirit in the air. People will feel more courageous and willing to take leaps of faith.
​🐎 Fire is transformative but hard to control. Temperaments may flare, and social movements may become more heated.
​What to Expect: Health & Well-being
​The health focus for 2026 is all about energy management.
​Cardiovascular Health: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Horse and Fire are both linked to the Heart. Prioritize cardio, but watch your blood pressure.
​Mental Burnout: Because the pace is so fast, "adrenal fatigue" is a real risk. You might feel "tired but wired."
​The "Water" Balance: Since there is so much Fire energy, you need "Water" to balance it. This means staying hydrated, but also figuratively. Swim!

28/01/2026

Healthcare is soooo serious and i'm all in favour of a bit of fun and light heartedness - this picture is perfect!

Have you found any other examples? id love to see them!

17/01/2026

Have you read my latest blog?

How Many Acupuncture Sessions Will I Need?(And Why I Often Use the Antibiotic Analogy)One of the most common questions I’m asked is:“How many acupuncture sessions will I need?”It’s a completely reasonable question. We live in a world of fast results and quick fixes, and when you don't feel w...

09/01/2026

When you record a 20 minutes video for your you tube channel, edit it and then stupidly delete from your phone and lose the lot. ...yeah that 😬

10/12/2025

Some of you have been asking whether The Eight is available for use or retail in clinic — the answer is yes.

The Targeted Skin Renewal Oil was formulated in practice to support skin that’s been through surgery, scarring, pregnancy or ongoing treatment, and is now available to fellow practitioners for in-clinic use and recommendation.

If you’re a healthcare, wellness or bodywork practitioner and would like more information, please DM me directly or email via the website.

📍 UK-based
🌿 Botanical, practitioner-formulated
💆‍♀️ Designed to pair with hands-on work such as scar massage

(Trade information shared privately.)
DM me for more info
or email me: enquiries@theeight.uk

11/11/2025

Trust the process.
This is a tiny snapshot of my journey...
It's been a blast over the last 26 years!

07/11/2025

It's arrived!!!

04/11/2025

Because healing isn’t just repair — it’s renewal.

The Eight - Targeted Skin Renewal Oil
What makes it so special?

One of our hero actives is Centella Asiatica — also known as Gotu Kola.
In Chinese medicine it’s called Ji Xue Cao — “the herb that heals wounds.”

Modern research now confirms what the classics knew:
Gotu Kola increases fibroblast activity by up to 77%, encouraging new collagen formation and helping skin knit itself stronger, smoother, and more supple.

Our oil-soluble extract penetrates the lipid barrier effortlessly, delivering regenerative power exactly where renewal begins — beneath the surface.

🌿 Rebuild your skin, fibre by fibre.

20/10/2025

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My thoughts on the new research regarding endometriosis...

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