Blossom Health NI

Blossom Health NI Traditional Chinese Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (Lic.Ac Dip.Herb - 5 years🎓 British Acupuncture Council member) Specialist Registered Nurse - 22yrs NHS

Luxury alternative & complementary health clinic. Offering treatments from Registered Specialist Nurse, Licensed Acupuncturist & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

26/05/2026

Even in hot weather, warm water is more supportive for your digestion. In TCM, the Spleen and Stomach prefer warmth, and keeping the system warm helps everything function smoothly.

Warm water keeps digestion relaxed, helps energy move easily around the body, and prevents the body from having to generate extra internal heat to rebalance itself.

Cold water does the opposite. It creates a brief shock response, makes the stomach contract, slows digestion and forces it to work harder to return to its optimal temperature.

Warm water for the win — even on the hottest days.

12/05/2026

This 70‑year‑old woman came to clinic with 2 years of constant burning in her legs, difficulty standing, disrupted sleep, and long‑term Gabapentin use.
After a course of acupuncture with targeted lifestyle and dietary interventions, she is now pain‑free and off medication.

Traditional Chinese medicine - effective, gentle & transformative ✨✨✨

✨ CLEAR SKIN! ✨Traditional Chinese Medicine - Standing the Test of Time✨This 60‑year‑old client presented with severe ps...
14/04/2026

✨ CLEAR SKIN! ✨
Traditional Chinese Medicine - Standing the
Test of Time✨

This 60‑year‑old client presented with severe psoriasis. Dermatology had recommended Methotrexate and Cyclosporin - strong immunosuppressants that can carry significant side effects.

For two years, she had to keep her hands dressed and wear gloves most of the time. Getting them wet was agony, and even simple daily tasks - like doing the dishes, became impossible.

Her daughter contacted me to explore whether a different approach might help.

With consistent treatment - regular acupuncture, carefully adjusted TCM herbal medicine, and tailored lifestyle advice, her skin cleared.

Improvement extended well beyond her hands, as energy lifted week by week, and she described feeling younger, fitter and more herself again.

A great example of what can happen when the body’s own healing mechanisms are supported rather than suppressed ✨


🐣Happy Easter everyone🐣 I hope you all manage to enjoy a break, some chocolate, and a little sunshine🤞😁.The clinic will ...
04/04/2026

🐣Happy Easter everyone🐣 I hope you all manage to enjoy a break, some chocolate, and a little sunshine🤞😁.

The clinic will reopen on 13th April. Messages are welcome, but replies may be slower until then.

Bernie

30/03/2026

✨ Moxibustion on ST36

A ritual I practise between clients. A few minutes of gentle moxa on ST36 (Zusanli) has well-documented benefits — both in modern research and in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Scientifically, ST36 moxa has been shown to:
✨ Support immunity — helps regulate immune responses and overall resilience.
✨ Improve digestion — supports healthy gut motility and digestive comfort.
✨ Lift mood & energy — influences the nervous system, easing stress and restoring vitality.
✨ Enhance metabolic warmth — gently increases core warmth and supports healthy metabolic function.
✨ Boost circulation & aid recovery - improves local blood flow and supports tissue repair.

From a TCM perspective:
ST36 is the great harmoniser — a point that strengthens Qi, nourishes the Spleen and Stomach, warms the Yang, and builds long‑term resilience. Moxa here replenishes the body’s internal “fire,” supporting digestion, immunity, emotional steadiness, and overall vitality.

13/01/2026

Did you know that GPs can refer directly to members, ensuring patients receive safe, evidence‑based care?

I’m proud to be one of the few BAcC‑registered acupuncturists in Northern Ireland. Many health insurers also recognise BAcC membership, meaning clients may be able to claim back their treatment costs.

31/12/2025

Thank you to my amazing clients and everyone who has followed along.
2025 has been an incredible year at Blossom Health NI, and here’s to many more ahead.
Wishing you all health and happiness in 2026❤✨

#2026

11/12/2025

❄️Winter Wellness in TCM❄️

It’s no surprise that so many people feel run‑down at this time of year. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter belongs to the Water element and is deeply connected to the Kidney system — the body’s “battery” that governs our energy reserves, resilience, and immunity.
Just like nature, we’re meant to move into a season of rest, repair, and recharge. Slower days, deeper nourishment, more stillness.

But in reality?
Most people are rushing, stressed, and stretched thin in the lead‑up to Christmas — and that’s when the immune system starts to wobble.

This video shares simple ways to protect your energy, support your Kidney system, and stay well through the winter months. Small shifts make a big difference.

Here at Blossom Health NI, we’re proud to be partnering with Digg Deep For Kids, in collaboration with , to help drive t...
02/12/2025

Here at Blossom Health NI, we’re proud to be partnering with Digg Deep For Kids, in collaboration with , to help drive their Christmas charity appeal in support of Cash For Kids NI, Simon Community NI, Women’s Aid NI, and Little Heroes NI ❤.

Digg Deep For Kids is a unique initiative dedicated to turning community support into real, tangible impact. Thanks to the generosity of incredible people, 100% of the profits from the raffle go directly to providing these charities with exactly what they need to support families and children in need this Christmas. 🎁
And the best part? With just one entry, you’ll have 24 chances to win amazing prizes! ✨
We are delighted to contribute a premium voucher for a personalised Health Consultation along with two rejuvenating Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments — a wellness experience valued at £300. ✨

You can get involved here: https://mckinneycompetitions.com/competitions/live/?id=2606

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Hi, I’m Nicole and I’m so happy to be joining Bernie at as a guest therapist.I worked as a midwife in the NHS for 18 ye...
13/10/2025

Hi, I’m Nicole and I’m so happy to be joining Bernie at as a guest therapist.

I worked as a midwife in the NHS for 18 years, mostly in continuity models and birth centres. In 2019 I set up Essentially Birth, and today I focus on fascia-informed massage for pregnancy and postpartum. My work weaves together midwifery, aromatherapy, and yoga to support women as they prepare their bodies, minds, and spirits for birth.
I live with my partner Gerald and our cat Dylan. My daughter is now 25, and I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. I suppose that’s what happens when you love the life you live!

I grew up in Germany in a culture where we turned first to herbal teas, natural remedies, and rest. That early foundation still shapes the way I practise today, and it makes joining Bernie at Blossom feel like such a natural fit.

Outside of work, I love receiving massages, walking in nature, and practising yoga.

At Blossom I’ll be offering fascia-informed massage in both 90- and 60-minute sessions, each tailored to the needs of pregnancy or early motherhood.

From 2026 I will also open one space each month for one-to-one birth preparation for couples, offering a chance to practise movement for labour and birth with me.

Get in touch if you have any questions or wish to book in

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Magherafelt
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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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