What I treat

Stress/Overwhelm

Life is busy, high pressured, and overwhelming. Stress shows itself in many ways from affecting sleep and mood, to causing physical pain. Tension in the neck, back, and shoulders, headaches, digestive issues, all can be caused or exacerbated by stress. The beauty of Acupuncture is that as well as treating the physical symptoms, we can rebalance stress hormones so we treat the problem at the root. Most people leave sessions feeling relaxed, lighter and more positive. 

Insomnia

Sleep is restorative. If you don't get enough sleep your body doesn't get chance to replenish and rebalance, your mind doesn't get the reboot it needs to start afresh. You feel constantly exhausted, irritable, unable to concentrate, eventually things like digestion, blood sugar, and blood pressure will be affected. I will do a full consultation and TCM diagnosis to find the root cause of your insomnia (because everyone is different!), and you will have a personalised treatment plan to help you fall asleep faster and wake less during the night. 

Anxiety

People often think anxiety means worying a lot. It's so much more. It's over-thinking, ruminating, over-analysing, perfectionism, fear of failure, feeling worthless, inability to sleep, lack of focus, and simply being unable to slow down and switch off. It's exhausting! It depletes you physically and emotionally. Acupuncture works on the parasympathetic nervous system to bypass your conscious brain and release your body from its anxious state. 

Addiction

Whether its alcohol or other drugs, most addictions are fuelled by an emotional need. Whether it's escaping pain, filling a void, supressing negative feelings, or simply wanting to feel "better". Substances serve a purpose and dependence on them can be all consuming. But for what they give, they take away ten-fold. All organs are affected by substances, especially the Liver, Kidneys, and Spleen. Acupuncture works in two ways - first we address the emotional imbalances that have caused the substance use, then we help the body heal on a more physical level. Recovery takes time and willpower, acupuncture isnt magic, although the effects often feel like it!

Plus 

• Menopause/Hormonal mood imbalances 

• Exhaustion and burn-out

• Depression/low mood

• Mania

• Bi-polar Disorder

• Eating Disorders 

• PTSD/CPTSD