Covelo Acupuncture

29/06/2025

Summer heat 2025 -

With London’s temperatures climbing up to 31°C this week (because apparently the weather has chosen violence), I thought I’d share a few traditional Chinese medicine-inspired tips to help you stay balanced and sane.

11/06/2025

August Clinic Break — Book Early, Behave Always -

A quick (but pointed) note to let you know that I’ll be away on holiday this August. My last day in clinic will be Thursday 31st July, and I’ll return on Wednesday 3rd September, hopefully well-rested and marginally more tolerant of public wellness trends.

06/05/2025

Despite the chill, summer season has started -

I’m back from Japan—rested, inspired, and full of admiration for a culture that understands the balance between beauty, precision, and presence. It was a deeply nourishing trip (yes, the food was as good as you think), and as much as I loved being away, I’m genuinely looking forward to being ...

18/04/2025

01/04/2025

Hello!

As you know, I’m always looking for innovative ways to make acupuncture more accessible — and after much thought (and a surprisingly successful trial with my mum’s Zoom account), I’m thrilled to announce a brand-new service:

Remote Acupuncture via FaceTime.

Yes — starting this month, you will be able to book virtual appointments from the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive a hand-delivered Acupuncture Starter Kit, complete with:
• Sterile needles (pre-counted and neatly labelled)
• An instruction leaflet (with diagrams drawn by me — apologies in advance)
• A calming playlist (featuring pan flutes and gentle whale song)

During your session, I’ll guide you step-by-step via FaceTime, carefully instructing you on where to place each needle, how deep to insert it, and what to do if the cat tries to help.

Advanced options include:
• Self-cupping using a hairdryer and jam jars
• DIY Gua Sha with the edge of a spoon
• And for the particularly brave: electro-acupuncture using a phone charger

Safety first, of course — helmets and oven mitts are encouraged for first-timers.

Appointments are limited, so please do let me know if you’d like to be part of this groundbreaking (and potentially poky) new chapter in holistic health.

Warm regards,
Vanessa

P.S.
April Fools!
While remote acupuncture might be a stretch, in-person appointments are still the gold standard — and I’d love to see you soon for a proper, professionally poked session.

15/03/2025

Introducing Evil Bone Water - https://mailchi.mp/2561c0704e66/introducing-evil-bone-water

25/02/2025

Come as you are -

In these times of division and uncertainty, Covelo Acupuncture remains a space of healing, acceptance, and peace. You are welcome here—just as you are.

21/12/2024

Wishing you a peaceful festive season - https://mailchi.mp/0683d8fa14e4/wishing-you-a-peaceful-festive-season

17/12/2024

Petition for regulation of acupuncture in the UK -

Today I am going to be a bit cheeky and ask for your help. As you might know, acupuncture in the UK is not regulated, which means that anyone could buy a pack of needles off Amazon and call themselves an acupuncturist. A bit scary, no? As a degree level member of the only PSA accredited register in....

02/11/2024

Festive season holiday times -

It is the story of how a year ago my "acupuncture career" was soaring. I had been promoted to Module Leader for anatomy and point location at the City College, I had embarked in a two year postgraduate diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine, and I thought I had it all figured out. Until that November wh...

04/10/2024

Best laid out plans… -

Well, it is just fallen through so if you had to inconveniently rearrange your appointments around it, now is the time to reschedule, as I’ve reopened those slots. I might just cry a little bit over the needles but it will be fine :-) (Don’t worry, I am fine, just can’t let the opportunity for...

29/08/2024

Back To School - https://mailchi.mp/97f04e64ea8c/lv067iiw54