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OK not being OK

I was just in the car and wondered to myself ‘How am I doing?’.  I do my best thinking in the car, which is a shame as I don’t really go anywhere in it much.  If I try and sit down and have a think about something important, my mind goes to mush...

Living with & learning from lockdown

Hello! How’s it going with you? Anyone sick of hearing the phrase ‘unprecedented times’? I guess there’s no way of getting away from it, things have changed. One thing I have realised is that in many ways being an acupuncturist has to some...

SUMO and acupuncture combined!

Well that got your attention. You are possibly thinking I am about to spin you a tale about oiled-up Japanese warriors in uncomfortable undies imparting some great piece of life advice regarding sumo and acupuncture. Not quite. I’m talking about the other SUMO… Shut...

Acupuncture for dealing with stress

There are times when stress takes us places we really do not wish to go.  It makes us feel unpleasant, make poorer decisions and significantly reduces our quality of life.  Over long periods of time it can cause physical illnesses and lead to depression and anxiety...
Acupressure for stress – Shen Men

Acupressure for stress – Shen Men

Acupressure is simply applying gentle pressure to an acupuncture point.  No needles required!  I use it on babies and young children.  As the pressure is applied using a finger it is an excellent opportunity for self treatments, particularly when we find ourselves in...