Life Is For Living Well - Acupuncture

23/09/2025

🌙 Trouble Sleeping? Acupuncture Might Be the Answer 💤✨

Struggling with insomnia, restless nights, or waking up feeling exhausted? Acupuncture is a natural, drug-free solution that’s helped countless people get the restful sleep they deserve.

Here’s how it works:
✅ Calms the nervous system – Acupuncture activates your parasympathetic response (rest + digest mode).
✅ Reduces stress + anxiety – It helps lower cortisol levels, easing the mind before bed.
✅ Balances hormones + energy flow – Supporting deeper, more consistent sleep cycles.
✅ Treats root causes – Whether it’s pain, digestion, or emotional stress, acupuncture addresses the source of your sleep issues.

🪡 Just a few sessions can make a noticeable difference—without the grogginess of sleeping pills.

Have questions or want to give it a try? Drop a comment or send a message 💬👇

05/09/2025

Hormone Balancing: There’s help for the UGGGGHHHH that perimenopause brings!

Hormone imbalances can affect every aspect of your life, from mood swings and fatigue to irregular cycles. Perimenopause isn’t pathological, though it often sure feels like it!! It affects everyone differently, and to varying degrees- in fact the unpredictability is one of the tricky aspects to navigate at this stage (in my experience! I'd love you to share below what you found or are finding a particular challenge?)
Acupuncture can help pave the way through this normal life change. Transitioning as smoothly as possible through the "zone of chaos" towards a calmer and more stable time- for us to spread our wings in a new form!

Acupuncture offers a natural way to restore balance, reduce symptoms, and support your overall well-being without relying on medications. And if you do choose to use HRT, we can help fill in the gaps where it isn’t quite getting the full job done. We never judge our patients–we meet them where they are in their healing journey.

Acupuncture helps regulate hormone levels, reduce stress, and enhance your body’s natural rhythm. Patients notice reduced PMS symptoms, feeling less bloated, less hot flashes, better sleep, better energy, and a more balanced mood.

Feel like yourself again. Call or text 07739105885 to schedule your free consultation, or click the link in bio to book today.

04/09/2025

Haha love this 🤣💥
what do you reckon?

(image stolen/ shared with permission)

07/08/2025

A clever person has made a map of NeoClassical Acupuncture Practitioners! It also shows which level we've studied to...
A fast growing group, because it works 😎👩‍🎓✨💥

Check it out
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1KVsqykaTl4dhJqatGUDcMrtiek7XgK4&ll=54.887413726346296%2C-1.7692942998137071&z=7

A map of Neoclassical Acupuncture practitioners all around the world. Unfortunately, there is no way to enter your location to find out who's close to you. Just zoom into the area you're interested in and see who's nearby on the map!

30/06/2025

Acupuncture is very old 🤓https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1337002.shtml
It has lasted the test of time because it works.
And because it is always evolving in so many ways- needles have obviously improved for starters - though these are pretty impressive for their time!

Techniques are also refined and improved with practice and knowledge. NeoClassical Acupuncture is part of this evolution of holistic acupuncture practice, alongside other styles like auricular, scalp, Korean, Japanese and Tung and Tan Acupuncture. (Dry Needling is a separate category we won't go into right now!)

I love that as practitioners we're always learning, and always aiming for the best, most effective and efficient treatments for our patients, to let their bodies heal sustainably.
Experience it for yourself-
Get in touch ☺🙏

20/06/2025

PTSD? Help your body and mind recover, naturally.
Post-traumatic stress and c-PTSD can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or on edge. Caught in a feedback loop where your body doesn’t feel like it can ever escape.

Acupuncture helps calm your body’s fight-or-flight response, reduce physical symptoms like tension or insomnia, and restore your sense of safety and control. It does this on a physiological level, which helps your mind feel calmer and clearer.
You feel safe again.
Many patients find it easier to process and recover from trauma when their body feels balanced and supported. It’s a holistic approach to healing that complements other treatments.

We often help with PTSD symptoms like:
● Anxiety and hypervigilance
● Sleep disruptions and nightmares
● Chronic tension or physical discomfort
● Emotional numbness or overwhelm
● Difficulty focusing or feeling present

Take the first step toward feeling better.
Call or text/ WhatsApp me on 07739105885, or email via my website (link in bio)

17/06/2025

Some of you have already admired the new addition to my treatment room- a beautiful painting my amazing mother painted many years ago! A series called Young Explorer- here is the photo of me (age 10?) jumping into a pool with my brother that inspired her! (looks like I've always found my joy in the water!)
I am very honoured to be part of this artwork- 🥹🙏mum saw me as bravely jumping into the world like our Viking ancestors when I went on my extensive travels (as soon as I could -pre mobile phones, pre internet... sorry mum! See the next painting- how she imagined me in the Cloudforest of Costa Rica when I was 18 💚)

I based my logo on this image as to me it also represents the sensation and qualities that I hope people can feel from Acupuncture: lightness and freedom - and that sense of regaining your spark and glow ✨
My work, to me, is all about supporting people to regain true health in this way- because when we find relief from pain, fear or anxiety, and when we are supported to build physical and emotional resilience - we can feel strong enough to move forward boldly, and to radiate lightness and love, which of course helps everyone around us too 🥰💫✨💥💖
Life is for living well!
Also- Happy Icelandic Independence day! 🇮🇸

02/06/2025

Reminder-
I am off away for a course in a couple of weeks (next level of NeoClassical Acupuncture training- here goes!🤓💥🤩) so please do get yourself booked in for before/ after to avoid disappointment! 🙏🗓

20/05/2025

Don’t Let Foot Pain Stop You in Your Tracks!

Foot pain, like plantar fasciitis or general discomfort, can make even short spring walks feel like a chore. Acupuncture helps reduce inflammation and tension, providing natural relief from pain and improving mobility.
Whether your pain comes from overuse, poor footwear, or the remnants of winter-related stiffness and the shift to summer sandals (!), acupuncture supports your body’s ability to heal and adapt.
You’ll feel steady, mobile, and ready to enjoy the season without discomfort.
We frequently help with:
● Plantar fasciitis, heel pain
● Achilles tendonitis or tightness
● Pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia)
● Arch pain or collapsed arches
● General foot stiffness and discomfort

Let’s put the spring back in your step, and clear out the pain, and help you enjoy a bit more activity. Call or text 07739105885 to ask more or to book your appointment today.

08/05/2025

I did a speedy Springy Sunny Newsletter - with Special Offers inside!! https://mailchi.mp/af1a249abae9/hows-your-november-going-14187371

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01/05/2025

The Physical Effects of Adrenal Fatigue and Prolonged Stress

Adrenal Fatigue can show up in the body as tension, restlessness, trouble sleeping, or even digestive upset. When stress and fear become chronic, it can drain your energy and leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
In TCM, stress that is related to fear can affect the Kidneys, which can disrupt the overall vitality of your body. That leads to exhaustion, lack of motivation, and lethargy.
Acupuncture helps calm the fight-or-flight response, relaxing both your mind and body. It supports your energy reserves and helps your body feel safe and grounded, empowering you to approach life with greater confidence and calm.
Reclaim your sense of safety and alleviate your stress.
Call or text 07739105885 to schedule your free consultation, or click the link in bio to book today.

25/04/2025

Reproductive Health and Chinese Medicine
Reproductive health is essential to overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to navigate concerns like hormone imbalances, fertility challenges, or discomfort. Acupuncture offers a natural, effective way to support reproductive health for both men and women, addressing symptoms while promoting balance and vitality.
How Acupuncture Supports Reproductive Health:
● Balances Hormones: Acupuncture helps regulate hormonal cycles, reducing issues like irregular periods, low libido, or hormonal shifts.
● Improves Circulation: Better blood flow to reproductive organs enhances function and supports natural healing.
● Relieves Stress: Emotional stress can have a significant impact on reproductive health. Acupuncture calms the nervous system, helping your body stay in balance.
● Supports Fertility: For both men and women, acupuncture can improve fertility by
enhancing s***m and egg quality, regulating cycles, and addressing underlying health concerns.

Common Concerns We Address:
● For women: Irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis, painful periods, fertility support, and menopause symptoms.
● For men: Low s***m count, motility issues, erectile dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances.
Acupuncture is about creating balance and helping you feel confident in your body’s ability to heal and thrive. Whether you’re working on fertility, managing chronic conditions, or seeking hormone balance, we’re here to help. Reproductive health is a key part of feeling vital no matter your age.
Call or text/ DM to schedule your free consultation, or click the link in bio to book your session today. Let’s take the next step in supporting your reproductive health, naturally.