Deanna Thomas - Acupuncture, Fertility & Wellbeing

Deanna Thomas - Acupuncture, Fertility & Wellbeing Hello, I'm Deanna Thomas, a highly qualified acupuncturist (Lic.Ac) dedicated to holistic wellness. I'm also a certified and experienced Reiki Master Teacher.
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🌸 Specialist in Natural Fertility & Women’s Health Acupuncture | Middlesbrough
Where energy flows, healing grows 🌿
Supporting women through consistent, heart-led fertility care
✨ Fertility • Acupuncture • Ear Acupuncture • Cupping • Sports Massage With over two decades of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to your holistic health journey. I hold a BSc (Hons) degree and boast e

xtensive training in acupuncture. I'm pursuing an MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine to deepen my expertise. With a strong foundation in holistic therapies, I'm a licensed NADA & Battlefield Practitioner, skilled in Cupping Therapy, Sound Therapy, Reflexology (including specialities in Maternity, Fertility, and Women's Health), and more. My holistic approach also includes qualifications such as Meditation and mindfulness, Crystal healing, Colour Therapy, Holistic Facials, and so many more. I specialize in women's health, particularly fertility and maternity care, and hold a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology (DipObsGyn). Additionally, I have postgraduate training in Acupuncture for Gynecology, Fertility, and Obstetrics (covering male infertility and IVF), and a deep-rooted passion for mental health support. I'm committed to delivering holistic healthcare that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit alongside two years in practice as an award-winning clinical acupuncturist backed by over 294 glowing reviews on my booking system. Anthony, my husband and a qualified NADA Practitioner, also works alongside me in the clinic. He's passionate about using NADA acupuncture to help people heal and thrive. As a registered member of MBAcC (The British Acupuncture Council), FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists), and Acupuncture for Fertility Network, we're here to provide you with a supportive space for your holistic wellness journey.

Something I want to share today, because it's probably the pattern I identify most in new clients, and yet most women ha...
17/04/2026

Something I want to share today, because it's probably the pattern I identify most in new clients, and yet most women have never heard the term before.

Liver Qi Stagnation.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi and Blood throughout the body. When it's thriving, your cycle is regular, your mood is relatively steady, and your energy moves freely.

When it stagnates, usually under sustained stress, emotional pressure, or simply too much for too long, things start to back up. And the symptoms show up across multiple systems at once.

The tight chest. The unexplained irritability. The afternoon mood dip. The bloating before your period. The cycle that becomes unpredictable when life gets hard.

Sound familiar?
I've put together a simple guide to what Liver Qi Stagnation actually looks and feels like, broken down into physical, emotional, and cycle signs, so you can start to recognise the pattern in your own body.

See the presentation below. And if several of these feel like you, drop a comment or send a message. It's a very treatable pattern. 💜

Here’s a few of our most recent Fresha reviews ⭐️Thank you for trusting us, recommending us and supporting our small bus...
15/04/2026

Here’s a few of our most recent Fresha reviews ⭐️

Thank you for trusting us, recommending us and supporting our small business 🙏🏻

14/04/2026

Can I ask you something?

If you’ve been treated here and it’s made a difference to you, would you consider leaving us a Google review?

I know it feels like a small thing. But for someone who’s quietly searching at 11pm, not sure if acupuncture can really help them, not sure who to trust, that review might be the thing that gives them permission to book.

Google is usually the first place people look. And a few honest words from a real client carry so much more weight than anything I could ever write about myself.

It takes about two minutes. And it genuinely helps the right people find their way here.

If you’ve been coming for fertility support, menopause, pain, burnout, or just because you needed someone to actually listen, I’d love to hear from you.
I will put the link for you in the comments👇

Thank you. It means more than you know. 🙏

P.S. If you’d prefer to share your experience privately or want to send a message instead, my inbox is always open.

Deanna & Anthony
Deanna Thomas - Acupuncture, Fertility & Wellbeing

Something I talk about in clinic a lot, and it genuinely surprises most people the first time they hear it.In Traditiona...
14/04/2026

Something I talk about in clinic a lot, and it genuinely surprises most people the first time they hear it.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there's one organ system that connects your stress response directly to your fertility.

It's called the Liver. And no, not the one from biology class.

The TCM Liver is an energetic system, it governs the flow of Qi through your body, stores and moves Blood, regulates your emotions, and is responsible for the rhythm of your menstrual cycle.

When you're rested, nourished, and relatively at ease, Liver Qi flows. Your cycle tends to follow suit.

But stress, the chronic, relentless kind that so many of us are living under — causes that flow to stagnate. And the symptoms are very specific:
✦ Irritability and frustration that feels out of proportion
✦ PMS, breast tenderness, low mood before your period
✦ Sighing a lot (this is genuinely a TCM sign — your body trying to physically shift stuck Qi)
✦ Headaches, especially at the temples
✦ Cycles that are late, painful, or unpredictable

Here's the part most women aren't told:
The same system that's being hammered by stress is the one responsible for nourishing your uterine lining, supporting follicle development, and governing the timing of your cycle.

This is why in TCM we never look at fertility in isolation. We look at the whole picture, and the Liver is almost always part of it.

Acupuncture can help move stagnant Qi, nourish Blood, and bring the system back into something that feels more regulated. It's not a quick fix. It's a consistent, evidence-informed process.

I've put together a carousel explaining all of this, have a look and share it with anyone it might speak to. 🌿

If you'd like to explore how this might apply to your situation, I offer a free discovery call. No commitment, just a conversation.

Drop me a message or find the booking link on my profile. 💜

Deanna

“My period disappeared… and no one could explain it.”You were doing everything “right.”Eating well.Training.Keeping up w...
12/04/2026

“My period disappeared… and no one could explain it.”

You were doing everything “right.”

Eating well.
Training.
Keeping up with life.

Holding it all together.

And still… your cycle went quiet.

I hear this more often than you’d think:

“I don’t feel *that* stressed…
but my period just hasn’t come back.”

And it leaves you questioning your body.

When your body feels under pressure, whether that’s emotional stress, under-fuelling, over-exercising, or just *too much for too long, it shifts into protection mode.

Not because something is wrong with you…

But because your brain is trying to keep you safe.

So it pauses ovulation.

Not forever. Just for now.

This is often what’s happening with hypothalamic amenorrhoea.

A stress + energy + safety response.

(Not a failure. A signal.)

And this is why being told to “just relax” doesn’t help.

Because your body doesn’t respond to words…

It responds to what it *feels*.

Safety isn’t something you force.

It’s something you build.

Through:

• Enough nourishment
• Rest and recovery
• Nervous system support
• Gentle, consistent regulation

This is the work we focus on in clinic.

Not just “getting your period back”…

But helping your body feel safe enough to cycle again.

Save this if your cycle has gone quiet and you don’t know why.

Or send it to someone who’s been told
“everything looks normal”… but it doesn’t feel that way.

If you want to understand what your body might be asking for, you’re always welcome to message me or simply follow along here 🤍

12/04/2026

Your ear is a map of your entire body.
It sounds surprising, but the outer ear contains hundreds of points that correspond to different organs and systems, kidneys, lungs, liver, the reproductive system, the nervous system. All of it.

Auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture) works by stimulating these points with tiny, gentle needles to encourage the body to regulate, rest, and rebalance.

We use it here at the clinic for stress and nervous system support, sleep, pain, hormonal balance, and as an add-on for our fertility clients. It’s also brilliant on its own when someone needs something quieter and less involved than a full treatment.

The session is calm, relatively brief, and the effects can be surprisingly profound, especially for anyone carrying a lot of tension or running on empty.

Anthony offers ear acupuncture here at The House in Middlesbrough, and it’s one of those treatments that tends to speak for itself.

P.S. If you’ve been curious but weren’t sure if it was right for you, feel free to drop us a message, we’re always happy to help you figure out the best fit.

One of the questions I get asked most by people who've never had acupuncture before is, how does it actually work for st...
11/04/2026

One of the questions I get asked most by people who've never had acupuncture before is, how does it actually work for stress? Is it just that you're lying still for an hour?

The answer is no. And it's worth understanding the difference.
When the body is under sustained pressure, the sympathetic nervous system — fight-or-flight, stays activated. Cortisol remains elevated. The jaw stays braced. The mind keeps scanning. Even lying still doesn't necessarily shift that.

Acupuncture works differently because it stimulates the vagus nerve, the primary pathway of the parasympathetic system, the branch responsible for rest, recovery, and regulation. Most clients notice the shift within minutes of the needles being placed. The breathing slows. The shoulders drop. Something settles that couldn't settle before.

Over time, with consistent treatment, that becomes the body's new default. Not something you have to manage. Something that just becomes your baseline.
I've put this together in a simple guide, see the presentation below. If someone in your life has been asking about acupuncture but isn't sure how it works, this might be the thing to share with them. 💜

11/04/2026

THYROID UNCLOGGED

An inflamed thyroid isn't a life sentence; it's a cry for help from a completely overwhelmed drainage system.

Living with a lump in your throat, a sluggish metabolism, and fatigue that won't go away even after a thousand cups of coffee is the reality for millions of people.

Most seek relief only in pill form, ignoring the fact that the thyroid tissue is trapped in an environment of toxicity and inflammation that prevents it from functioning properly.

It's ironic that the solution to such a complex metabolic problem lies in a remedy that many consider a simple eyebrow cosmetic.

That bottle of thick, sticky oil you keep in the bathroom is actually one of the most powerful biological keys to "unclogging" your glandular system.

The secret lies in ricinoleic acid, a unique compound that makes up approximately 90% of castor oil.

This fatty acid has such a small molecular structure that, when applied to the skin, it manages to pe*****te the dermal layers to reach the thyroid gland.

Once there, it acts as a cellular calmer, deactivating the attack signals that the immune system mistakenly sends in cases of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Imagine your lymphatic system is like a city's sewer system; when it becomes clogged, waste accumulates and causes disease.

The thyroid is extremely sensitive to this stagnation, and castor oil acts as a powerful cleansing agent that mobilizes these fluids.

By applying heat along with the oil, you cause the lymphatic vessels to dilate and begin pumping again, eliminating inflammatory mediators.

This process not only reduces physical swelling in the neck but also improves the delivery of essential nutrients to the thyroid follicular cells.

This practice is not a social media fad; ancient civilizations already used this "palm of Christ oil" for its deep healing properties.

From traditional medicine to the apothecaries of the last century, it was understood that the skin is a direct gateway to our vital organs.

Today, modern science is beginning to document how these lipids interact with cell membranes to protect them from oxidative stress.

The data is compelling, showing that ricinoleic acid activates specific signaling pathways that reduce markers of systemic inflammation.

This isn't magic, but rather pure biochemistry applied to the area that needs it most to restore lost hormonal balance.

When the immune system stops attacking and inflammation subsides, the thyroid finally has the space it needs to resume producing energy.

It's at that moment that the mental fog lifts and you feel like you're regaining control of your body after years of feeling like a stranger in it.

Yourself Protocol:

To reduce inflammation of your thyroid, apply a castor oil (Ricinus communis) compress three times a week. Soak an organic cotton flannel cloth with cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil. Place it at the base of your neck, cover with plastic wrap, and apply gentle heat (such as a warm water bottle) for 30 to 45 minutes. While doing this, practice deep breathing to enhance the lymphatic drainage effect.

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This week in clinic, almost every single client,  whatever they came in for, had one thing in common.A nervous system th...
10/04/2026

This week in clinic, almost every single client, whatever they came in for, had one thing in common.

A nervous system that was working too hard.

The woman managing fertility and IVF prep.
The one with daily headaches.
The one who couldn't sleep.
The one who couldn't stop.
The one who finally broke down and cried in a hospital waiting room and realised she needed to put herself first.

Different presentations. Same root.
A dysregulated nervous system doesn't always look like anxiety.

It looks like:
→ Waking at 3am for no reason
→ Feeling wired and exhausted at the same time
→ Pain that flares when stress does
→ Cycles that shorten when life gets harder
→ A body that can't settle, even when you want it to

This is the work I do every single day. Not just treating the symptom. Going to the root.

Because when your nervous system feels genuinely safe, everything else starts to shift.

Sleep. Cycles. Pain. Mood. Energy. All of it.

Your body is always trying to heal.
Sometimes it just needs the right conditions to do it.

P.S. This is exactly what we focus on at the clinic, whether you're coming for fertility support, pain management, or burnout recovery. The nervous system is always part of the conversation.

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