Qi Sanctuary Glastonbury.

13/01/2026

I'm finding that I'm having good results with my treatments.

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07/01/2026

Long before the term “post-traumatic stress” entered modern medicine, many African communities had an intuitive understanding of the invisible wounds of war. A returning warrior was not immediately welcomed back into daily life. Instead, he entered a sacred period of transition—often lasting three lunar cycles—under the guidance of a spiritual healer or shaman. This was not punishment or exile; it was a ritual of healing, an acknowledgment that violence fractures more than the body—it disrupts the spirit.

The belief was that the warrior carried a chaotic energy, a spiritual imbalance that could harm both himself and his community if left unaddressed. One of the oldest healing practices involved placing animal horns on the skin to draw out “stagnant blood”—a technique later misnamed “African cupping” by colonizers. It was more than medicine: it was ceremony. It released not just physical toxins, but the unspoken pain, the emotional residue of violence.

Today, we call it trauma. They called it spiritual imbalance. In our clinical, pill-driven world, we often treat only symptoms. But these ancestral practices remind us that true healing restores harmony—within the self, and between the self and the world. Perhaps in our rush to advance, we’ve overlooked the power of ritual, of community, of soul-level care. Perhaps it’s time to remember.

07/01/2026

I also apply ear seeds so the acupuncture points on the ear can remain stimulated between sessions. These are great for activating the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system promoting relaxation and balance.

07/01/2026

Here is some more information on Moxibustion. During the holiday season i provide my clients with a moxa stick so they can tonify their energy between treatments.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

A helpful chart showing the different marks produced by cupping therapy.

06/01/2026

Recently, a new patient sat across from me and mentioned, almost indifferently, that her commitment to feeling better was a five out of 10. I paused. After hearing her history, I gently asked what led her to rate it so low. She sighed and said she’d been in pain long enough to collect a string of ...

14/12/2025

How acupuncture restores the smooth flow of Qi.
An obstruction to the flow of Qi is like a dam. When Qi becomes backed up in one part of the body, the flow becomes restricted in other parts. This blockage of the flow of Qi can be detrimental to a person’s health, cutting off vital nourishment to the body, organs and glands.

Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal changes, poor diet, accidents, or excessive activity are among the many things that can influence the quality, quantity and balance of Qi.

Normally, when a blockage or imbalance occurs, the body easily bounces back, returning to a state of health and well-being. However, when this disruption is prolonged or excessive, or if the body is in a weakened state, illness, pain, or disease can set in.

01/11/2025

🎃 In the spirit of Halloween… let’s talk Pumpkin & Pumpkin Seeds in Chinese Medicine!

🌰 Pumpkin Seeds

Neutral, sweet & bitter

Expel worms & parasites

Tonify the Spleen for digestion

Used for motion sickness, nausea, fertility issues, impotence, swollen prostate & difficult urination

🎃 Pumpkin

Warm & sweet

Strengthens ST & SP for better digestion

Reduces inflammation & relieves muscular pain

Moves Qi & helps expel worms

Perfect seasonal food therapy for autumn! 🍂

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27/10/2025

We are not there yet but for the month of December I will be offering some wonderful treatments. Watch this space.

09/10/2025

The Chinese believe in receiving treatment before they become unwell. It makes sense.