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12/03/2026

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Finding Calm with ADHD: How Counselling and Somatic Therapy Can Create Real Change Living with ADHD isn’t only about attention or focus. For many people, it’s the constant background noise: overwhelm, racing thoughts, emotional swings, and the sense that everything is happening all at once. Everyday life can feel harder than it should. You might recognise some of this: Anxiety that spikes when plans change…...

Finding Calm with ADHD: How Counselling and Somatic Therapy Can Create Real Change Living with ADHD isn’t only about attention or focus. For many people, it’s the constant background noise: overwhe…

27/02/2026

Beyond the Bloat: Why Microbiome Mapping and Allergy Testing Are the Keys to Solving Your Gut Issues!! Book your discovery Call today

Beyond the Bloat: Why Microbiome Mapping and Allergy Testing Are the Keys to Solving Your Gut Issues By Caroline Robertson, Naturopath If you're reading this, chances are you have spent more time than you’d like thinking about your digestion. Perhaps you've waved goodbye to social events because you are terrified of the bloating that follows a meal. Maybe you are riding the rollercoaster of constipation one day and urgency the next....

Beyond the Bloat: Why Microbiome Mapping and Allergy Testing Are the Keys to Solving Your Gut Issues By Caroline Robertson, Naturopath If you’re reading this, chances are you have spent more …

27/02/2026

You’ve just received your blood test back and your iron is low.

Maybe your GP has suggested supplements. Maybe you’re already on them. Maybe you’ve been feeling exhausted for months and now it finally makes sense. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, a low iron result is more than just a number on a page. It is a sign your body is depleted, not just physically, but energetically. In TCM, we do not talk about iron directly....

Maybe your GP has suggested supplements. Maybe you’re already on them. Maybe you’ve been feeling exhausted for months and now it finally makes sense. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, a low iron…

13/02/2026

Clinical Hypnotherapy for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Clinical Hypnotherapy for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea A Nervous System–Informed Approach For many women, the absence of a menstrual cycle can feel confusing, frustrating, and deeply unsettling — especially when medical tests come back “normal” and there is no obvious structural cause. One possible explanation in these cases is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), a functional condition where ovulation and menstruation pause in response to stress on the body and mind....

Clinical Hypnotherapy for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea A Nervous System–Informed Approach For many women, the absence of a menstrual cycle can feel confusing, frustrating, and deeply unsettling — especi…

04/02/2026

Restless Legs After Summer? Acupuncture Can Help!

Restless Legs After Summer? Acupuncture Can Help As summer ends, many people experience restless legs, muscle tension, and poor sleep. Hot weather, sweating, and busy schedules can leave the body dehydrated and low in essential minerals, which may worsen leg discomfort—especially at night. Having worn thongs or flip flops all Summer can also lead to problems with foot, calf and leg tension....

Restless Legs After Summer? Acupuncture Can Help As summer ends, many people experience restless legs, muscle tension, and poor sleep. Hot weather, sweating, and busy schedules can leave the body …

05/12/2025

Gentle Detox Support: A Biological Reset for Modern Living

In a world filled with constant stimulation, processed foods, environmental chemicals and fast-paced routines, the body is continually working behind the scenes to maintain balance. Detoxification is not a trend — it is a biological process your body performs every day. The real question is whether these natural pathways are functioning smoothly or struggling under modern demands. Detoxification Is a Daily Biological Process…...

In a world filled with constant stimulation, processed foods, environmental chemicals and fast-paced routines, the body is continually working behind the scenes to maintain balance. Detoxification …

14/11/2025

Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression leading up to the Holiday Season with TCM The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year”—but for many people, it can be one of the most stressful. As Christmas and New Year approaches, feelings of anxiety, grief, overwhelm, and even depression can become more pronounced. Whether it’s navigating family dynamics…...

Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression leading up to the Holiday Season with TCM The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year”—but for many people, it can be one o…

05/11/2025

Regrowing Confidence: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Helps Mums Reclaim Their Hair Postpartum The postpartum journey is a season of renewal, a time when your body, mind, and spirit adjust to life with your new little one. Amid the joy and discovery, you might notice your hair changing or shedding more than usual. Rather than viewing this as a setback, Traditional Chinese Medicine encourages you to see it as a gentle reminder of your body’s remarkable ability to adapt and restore balance....

Regrowing Confidence: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Helps Mums Reclaim Their Hair Postpartum The postpartum journey is a season of renewal, a time when your body, mind, and spirit adjust to life…

05/11/2025

Your Body Is on Your Side — Here’s How to Work With It Have you ever noticed how your body seems to have a mind of its own? Maybe your heart races in a meeting, your stomach tightens when you see a certain name pop up on your phone, or your thoughts spiral even when you tell yourself to calm down…...

Your Body Is on Your Side — Here’s How to Work With It Have you ever noticed how your body seems to have a mind of its own? Maybe your heart races in a meeting, your stomach tightens when you see a…

15/10/2025

New Blog // link in bio Nourishing the Wood Element – Liver and Gallbladder

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring is the season of the Wood element. Wood embodies growth, renewal, and the energy of vision and direction. It’s associated with the Liver and Gallbladder—two organs that work together to help us plan, make decisions, and move forward with purpose.

The Liver is known as the “planner.” It governs the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and supports our ability to set healthy boundaries, organize our thoughts, and take aligned action. It is significant in all digestive and hormonal processes in the body.

The Gallbladder is the “decision-maker.” It gives us the courage, confidence, and clarity to turn plans into action. When out of whack, you may notice digestive upset, insomnia and easily startled or feeling "on edge". 

When the Wood element becomes imbalanced, you may feel stuck, irritable, or sluggish. It can show up as procrastination, frustration, mood swings, or a sense of losing direction.

To restore harmony, Acupuncture and Cupping are key therapies used to release built-up tension in the body and encourage the smooth flow of Liver Qi—the vital energy responsible for regulating emotions, digestion, and menstrual cycles. 

When Liver Qi becomes stagnant, it can lead to symptoms such as:

Headaches

PMS

bloating

irritability

muscle tightness, particularly around the neck and shoulders.

15/10/2025

Nourishing the Wood Element – Liver and Gallbladder In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring is the season of the Wood element. Wood embodies growth, renewal, and the energy of vision and direction. It’s associated with the Liver and Gallbladder—two organs that work together to help us plan, make decisions, and move forward with purpose. The Liver is known as the “planner.” It governs the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and supports our ability to set healthy boundaries, organize our thoughts, and take aligned action....

Nourishing the Wood Element – Liver and Gallbladder In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spring is the season of the Wood element. Wood embodies growth, renewal, and the energy of vision and dire…

09/10/2025

NEW BLOG \ A New Way of Understanding Your Metabolism

When most people hear the word metabolism, they think of weight, calories, or energy. But your metabolism is actually your body’s rhythm, the way every cell builds, repairs, and communicates.

This rhythm moves between two natural states: one for growth and action, and another for rest and renewal. When they’re in balance, you feel strong, calm, and clear. When they’re out of sync, you might notice fatigue, cravings, anxiety, or low mood, even if you’re eating well or exercising regularly. Learning how to restore this natural rhythm is the foundation of both physical and emotional health.

The Growth State — mTOR

You can think of mTOR as your body’s “on” switch, the mode that helps you grow, build, and get things done. It turns on when …….. click link in bio to read more