What conditions do you commonly support?
My clinical focus includes:
Menstrual & Hormonal Health
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Irregular cycles
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Amenorrhoea (absence of menstruation)
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Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)
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Menorrhagia (heavy bleeding)
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Oligomenorrhoea (infrequent cycles)
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PMS and PMDD
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Endometriosis support
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PCOS support
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Perimenopause and menopause
Fertility & Reproductive Health
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Preconception care
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IVF and assisted reproduction support
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Cycle regulation
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Post-pill transition
Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Early pregnancy support
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Nausea and fatigue
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Preparation for birth
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Postpartum recovery
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Nervous system support during the transition to motherhood
Pregnancy Loss & Stillbirth Support
I offer gentle, trauma-aware support following miscarriage, pregnancy loss and stillbirth. Treatment may focus on regulating cycles, rebuilding Blood and energy, supporting sleep, and tending the emotional and nervous system aspects of loss.
Care during this time is individualised and paced according to your needs.
Sleep, Anxiety & Mood
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Difficulty falling or staying asleep
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Waking during the night
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Stress and nervous system dysregulation
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Anxiety and overwhelm
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Low mood and depressive symptoms
Chinese Medicine views emotional and physical health as interconnected. Treatment focuses on supporting regulation, nourishment and overall system balance.
What is your style of acupuncture?
I use high quality, fine, sterile single use needles.
I am trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture, and my approach is also strongly influenced by Japanese-style acupuncture, which emphasises subtlety, precision and gentle technique.
I don’t believe acupuncture needs to create a strong or uncomfortable sensation to be effective. Treatment is guided by the individual, some people feel very little, others experience warmth, heaviness or movement. The aim is not intensity, but responsiveness.
Each session includes both acupuncture and hands-on bodywork to support circulation and nervous system settling.
How does Chinese Medicine diagnose?
Chinese Medicine treats patterns rather than isolated symptoms.
Two people with the same Western diagnosis may present with very different underlying patterns. Assessment includes detailed questioning, pulse and tongue observation, and an understanding of how your symptoms relate to your overall system.
Underlying this is the framework of the Five Elements; Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, which describe patterns in nature and in the body. Just as the seasons move in cycles, so do we.
In Chinese Medicine, the organs are understood as broader functional systems rather than just anatomical structures. For example, the Liver relates not only to detoxification, but also to menstrual flow, emotional regulation and the smooth movement of energy. The Spleen relates to digestion, nourishment and energy production. The Heart relates to circulation, sleep and emotional steadiness.
The seasonal model, shows us how to come back into balance, just as nature has times of growth, rest, expansion and contraction, so does the body. Symptoms often arise when we are out of rhythm with these natural movements. This cyclical understanding is one of the reasons Chinese Medicine aligns so naturally with women’s health.
Treatment is tailored to you, your constitution, and the season you are in.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends on the nature and duration of your symptoms. Acute concerns may require only a few sessions. Chronic or hormonal conditions often benefit from consistent treatment over time. Most commonly we begin with acupuncture once a week and then we will review progress regularly and adjust accordingly.
Is Chinese Medicine evidence-based?
There is a growing body of research supporting acupuncture and herbal medicine for a range of conditions, including pain, fertility, anxiety and sleep. Chinese Medicine also operates within its own long-established diagnostic framework.
In practice, I respect both traditional knowledge and contemporary research.
Does Chinese Medicine only treat women’s health?
While my clinical focus is women’s health, sleep and mood, Chinese Medicine addresses patterns within the whole system and can be applied to a wide range of conditions.
The aim is not simply symptom management, but supporting overall system balance and function.