Hello, Learn to heal community I’ve been quietly working on something for a while now… and it’s finally ready. The very first episode of the Learn to Heal Podcast is live. This episode is personal. Before I ever trained in acupuncture, before I opened a clinic, before I supported hundreds of patients with IBS, fatigue, hormone imbalance and chronic illness, I was someone trying to understand my own body. Years of IBS. Digestive chaos, endless cleanses. Being told it was “jus

A year of intensity, movement, courage and transformation As we move into the Year of the Fire Horse, we step into one of the most dynamic combinations in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-animal cycle combined with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). When the Horse aligns with the Fire element, the energy becomes amplified bold, fast-moving, passionate and sometimes unpredictable. The Horse represents: Freedom Momentum Independence A

It may feel like the New Year is already here, but according to the Chinese calendar, we are still in the closing phase of the old year, with the official New Year beginning in February. As we come to the close of the Year of the Snake, I’ve found myself reflecting on the conversations I’ve had with so many of you over the past year. In Chinese medicine, the Snake is deeply linked with transformation, wisdom, and shedding old skins. But shedding is not always comfortable. Oft

As we reach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to say thank you truly. Thank you for being part of this community, and for allowing us to walk alongside you in your healing this year. Whether you visited the clinic for physical pain, emotional overwhelm, or simply to reconnect with yourself, we’ve witnessed quiet, powerful moments of change, and we don’t take that for granted. It’s an honour to do this work. The clinic will be closed from 23rd December – 5th January

As the world speeds up, Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a different invitation: slow down. Winter is the most Yin time of year. It’s a season of stillness, restoration, and reflection. Just as nature draws inward, the trees bare, animals hibernate, the days shorter we’re meant to do the same. To soften into slowness, to be with ourselves, not rush past. But the world we live in doesn’t make that easy. We’re bombarded with notifications, busier than ever preparing for the

Hello I wanted to share something that’s come up in clinic recently the stage of healing where things are going well… and then we suddenly feel like we’re slipping back. You’ve probably heard me talk about the stages of healing before, how we begin by calming the immune system, clearing inflammation, and supporting the body with food, herbs and acupuncture. During this time, we often see the biofilms start to clear, the lungs feel lighter, and the nervous system begins to reg

Last month we focused on the challenges of the external environment and bugs and bacteria, this month let’s take a look at the internal environment and the challenges this season can bring. Nature doesn’t resist the seasons, It moves gently, in cycles. However many of us… don’t. We hold tension in our bellies and shoulders, in our minds and routines. Even when we want to rest our body doesn’t always follow. Why Can’t I Relax? This month in clinic, I’ve seen a theme. Patients

As the leaves turn golden, fall to the ground and begin their slow decomposition (yes, that steaming-compost-pile you may not have thought about) the air around you subtly changes. Consider this, when leaves rot, they release gases and volatile compounds, fungi and mold spores float in the air and suddenly your sinuses get a little tickly, your nose a little runny, you’re a bit more puffed out than usual. The rotting leaf phenomenon is more than just poetic, it’s a micro-ecos

Hello Autumn Tune-Up: Supporting Your Body Through Seasonal Change As we move into autumn, many of us notice subtle shifts in our body and mind. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is connected with the Lung and Large Intestine, the organs that help us breathe deeply, let go, and build resilience. This time of year can bring: A dip in energy as the days shorten Increased vulnerability to coughs, colds, and chest tightness Dryness affecting the skin, sinuse

Are My Hormones running out? Understanding the Whole Picture It’s a conversation that’s been coming up a lot in clinic this month “My cycle’s changing… I’ve got brain fog and mood swings. I’m anxious, can’t sleep Is this perimenopause?” “Should I get my hormones tested?” “Can I do anything to balance my hormones?” Hormones and perimenopause are finally being talked about more openly and that’s a good thing. But I want to gently ask: should we blame everything on hormones? The