Whether you are perimenopausal, menopausal or post menopausal, this course sets to explore you beyond the hormones to understand the root cause for your menopause symptoms whether you are taking HRT or not.

This is a guided four week journey for women in midlife who want to understand the deeper messages of this life transition and gather information and support for natural health for body mind and spirit.

The menopausal transition is not just about the physical conditions such as hot flushes, brain fog and insomnia but really is about the emotional weight of aging and entering into a new phase of life. As women in our society we tend to be valued and relevant for our youthful looks and our fertility.

It seems coaches are in every walk of life now days, it’s a funny term and one I find most difficult to label in myself. I have guided, taught, steered, nurutured, cultivated and enlightened many, many clients for over 20 years. Coaching occurs in nearly every appointment including face reading and acupuncture.

As a five element acupuncturist I work on many levels with my clients. The body is often the reason for a clients arrival, an ache, a pain, something chronic that’s eluded their GP. I take into account their emotional tone too, are they overly frustarted, scared or sad, they might share their feelings of anxiousness or low moods on their first appointment too. But what many don’t realise is I also observe their spirit, is it glowing with presence and peace or has it dulled

As winter draws in I find that keeping my spirits lifted is a priority. This time of year resonates with the Metal and Water elements, both have unforgiving qualities that can be harsh and overwhelming. Connecting to my Fire element keeps my spark alive, allowing my fire to burn brightly in the wintery gloom.

ife is not without transitions, they arrive in various ways, either well thought through or completely unannounced, some seemingly smooth, others terrifyingly challenging. Their common theme, if we don’t resist, is their ability to make us grow into more of who we are, to release

It is Winter, outside it's bitter cold with a barren landscape, the harsh darkness and quiet stillness can make this season relentlessly bleak. In January we are in the middle of Winter

Many patients who arrive at my clinic are in search for treatment for anxiety and depression. Anxiety like symptoms can range from insomnia, nausea, agitation, palpitation, dry mouth, overthinking, shortness of breath, poor memory, concentration, perspiration,