Markfield Acupuncture Clinic

11/04/2026

What a gorgeous evening last last at our second women's circle. This week we focused on manifestation for the year ahead and created our own vision boards. Setting our intention and desires.
Oh and we had lovely tea, cake, great chat and beautiful connections 🥰🥰 can't wait for next month's meeting

21/02/2026

Patients most often will raise an eyebrow when I ask them to stick their tongue out... but why do I want to see it ??

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue is considered a diagnostic map of the body. Practitioners use tongue diagnosis (舌诊) as a non-invasive method to assess internal organ function, Qi and Blood circulation, and the presence of pathogenic factors such as Heat, Cold, Dampness, or Phlegm.
Each region of the tongue corresponds to specific organ systems:

The tip reflects the Heart and Lung.
The center relates to the Spleen and Stomach.
The sides correspond to the Liver and Gallbladder.
The root represents the Kidney and

Practitioners evaluate multiple features:

Color – Pale may suggest Qi or Blood deficiency; red can indicate Heat; purple may reflect Blood stasis.
Shape – Swollen tongues can signal Dampness or Yang deficiency; thin tongues may suggest deficiency of fluids or Yin.

Coating – A thick coating often indicates excess pathogenic factors; a peeled or absent coating may point to Yin deficiency.

Moisture – Excessively dry or overly wet surfaces reveal fluid imbalances.

Unlike symptom-based diagnosis alone, tongue analysis provides a real-time snapshot of systemic patterns. Because the tongue is highly vascularized and directly connected to internal organ networks through meridians, changes in its appearance can reflect deeper physiological imbalances.

In clinical practice, tongue diagnosis is typically combined with pulse assessment and a detailed health history to form a comprehensive pattern differentiation. While it does not replace modern diagnostic testing, it offers a holistic lens for understanding how different systems of the body are interacting—and where balance may be disrupted.

12/02/2026

I’m so excited to be starting a new Women’s Circle — a welcoming space where we can come together, just as we are.

Our first gathering will be on Friday 6th March, from 7–9pm. Markfield, Leicestershire. This will be a relaxed, no-pressure evening where connection comes naturally. There are no expectations, no need to prepare anything, and no requirement to share more than you feel comfortable with.

We’ll spend time getting to know one another, enjoying some cake, and gently opening our circle to create meaningful connection.
There will be a simple craft or creative activity to help us unwind and express ourselves, along with space to reflect, chat, and simply be. As time progresses and the circle evolves we would for you to offer suggestions as to what you want to learn about, activities or crafts you would like to try, emotional aspects of life you would like us to delve deeper into, this is your space and we want it to reflect that.

The intention is to leave feeling lighter, more connected, and a little happier than when we arrived.
I would love for you to join us, send me a dm if you want to attend and I'll pop your name down.

12/02/2026

I’m so excited to be starting a new Women’s Circle — a welcoming space where we can come together, just as we are. The space will be held by myself and SoundbyFaith - Sound Meditation

Our first gathering will be on Friday 6th March, from 7–9pm.
This will be a relaxed, no-pressure evening where connection comes naturally. There are no expectations, no need to prepare anything, and no requirement to share more than you feel comfortable with.

We’ll spend time getting to know one another, enjoying some cake, and gently opening our circle to create meaningful connection. There will be a simple craft or creative activity to help us unwind and express ourselves, along with space to reflect, chat, and simply be.
The intention is to leave feeling lighter, more connected, and a little happier than when we arrived.
We want our circle to involve you fully so as we grow and develop we would love for you to suggest ideas of things you would love to learn about, make, do, talk about and we can introduce these to our sessions.

The sessions will then run monthly. The circle will be held at Markfield congregational Church, main street, Markfield, 7-9pm. Sessions are £5pp to cover room hire and materials.

I would love for you to join us and can't wait to see where this takes us.
If you would like to come along dm myself or faith

27/01/2026

07/10/2025

Male factor infertility is around 50% of the reason why you may be struggling to conceive. Standard s***m testing is not often sufficient to understand the problem and it may go a lot deeper. If you are struggling to interpret your results or need help to know what to do next, please get in touch to book your free 15 discovery call and learn how acupuncture can help you.

07/10/2025

Back by popular demand, I've opened for bookings on the festive wreath making workshop. Come along and make your own natural foliage wreath. All materials provided (please bring your own secateurs). Festive drinks and nibbles on tap.
Location is markfield congregational church, main street, Markfield, Leicestershire. Price is £45pp and booking and pre payment are essential.
Sat 6th Dec 2pm till 5pm
To book please dm or message hayley curd 07500808762
Can't wait to see you there 😁

07/10/2025

01/10/2025

🎄Festive wreath making workshop: After last years success this event is back.
🎄Book your place now.
🎄This session includes all materials and natural foliage, dried flowers and festive adornments.
🥂🧁Plus festive nibbles and drinks.

🤗 This is a super friendly and relaxed session so either come alone and be in good company or gather your friends or family and all come along to make special memories.

📆 Session is Saturday the 6th Dec 2pm till 5pm at Markfield congregational Church, Main street, Markfield, Leicestershire.
Price is £45 p.p and payment is made in full to secure your spot. Booking is made via Hayley Curd 07500808762.

12/08/2025

Do I needle myself ?? People always ask me 😁 yes of course!! I know how much benefit it can bring, I've got an hour between patients and a painful shoulder (another perimenopause symptom ), I've been nursing it for a weeks and found the time today to help myself. It can be tricky to do it myself and yes I have realised when taking this photo I've lost one needle in my hair between clinic room and the bathroom mirror but it's absolutely possible. I just need to find the needle now before my next patient arrives 🤣

07/08/2025

Currently having some buisness email issues 😬 if you need to contact me please use FB messages or mobile, many thanks