Liet Clinic

02/03/2026

Today is the final day for submitting CPD records to the British Acupuncture Council.

As licensed acupuncturists, we are required to complete and log continuous professional development every year in order to maintain membership and professional standards.
Last year I recorded 90+ hours of structured CPD.

This includes formal modules, advanced courses, conferences, and supervised learning. It does not include the additional hours spent reviewing research, preparing complex cases, or revisiting material to ensure treatments remain evidence-informed and clinically appropriate.

Ongoing training is not optional. It is part of professional accountability.

Healthcare evolves. Research evolves. Clinical skill deepens with continued study.

For me, this commitment is not about certificates. It is about ensuring that the care provided in clinic reflects current knowledge, refined technique, and responsible practice.

Continuous learning is part of safe practice.

25/02/2026

People often ask me what I actually do.😄

It’s often difficult to explain. 🤷🏼‍♀️

In clinic, many patients arrive with years of accumulated information — symptoms layered over time, past diagnoses, medications, emotional stress, trauma, disrupted sleep, diet patterns, lab results that don’t quite connect.

It can feel like a cupboard where everything has been placed inside, but nothing has been organised.

My role is not to force change.

It is to assess, interpret, and bring structure to what already exists.

To identify patterns.

To understand where regulation has been lost.

To prioritise what needs attention first.

Whether through acupuncture, functional medicine frameworks, or lifestyle guidance, the aim is to help the body re-establish order — gradually and intelligently.

Health is rarely about one single problem.

It is about restoring coherence.
This slide in the cardiometabolic module reminded me of that today. 😊

17/02/2026

As part of my commitment to maintaining high clinical standards I am currently studying the Cardiometabolic module with The Institute for Functional Medicine — the penultimate step in my certification pathway.

Blood sugar balance, stress physiology, cardiovascular health and hormone regulation all influence inflammation, energy and long-term wellbeing.

This advanced training strengthens and refines my clinical approach, allowing for more precise assessment of the underlying drivers of complex presentations — integrating contemporary functional medicine science with Traditional Chinese Medicine to support more stable, sustainable outcomes.

08/02/2026

In the Five Elements, winter belongs to Water and represents the most yin time of the year.

It is associated with rest, depth, and the conservation of energy.

For people living with autoimmune or chronic illness, this quality of yin is often already present. The body may need more containment, more rest, and fewer demands, even while daily life continues to ask for effort and function.

February sits at the threshold of change. The quiet work of winter does not disappear; it becomes the ground from which spring (wood element) begins to emerge.

Movement returns slowly, shaped by what has been protected and preserved over the colder months.

For many, this is not about doing more. It is about respecting limits, rebuilding steadily, and allowing momentum to return in its own time.
Some seasons are for holding, not fixing.

03/02/2026

Here at Liet Clinic, we see many patients living with autoimmune or chronic conditions, or with symptoms that have been present for years — often after trying multiple approaches.

Our work is integrative and individualised.

We bring different areas of knowledge together to create a personalised plan of care that reflects each person’s presentation and needs.

Support does not stop at the treatment room.

Where appropriate, care extends beyond the clinic and may include practical tools patients can use between sessions, such as cups or gua sha, alongside lifestyle guidance, reflective journals (printed or digital), Traditional Chinese Medicine and functional medicine–informed nutritional guidance, and simple movement or qigong exercises.

We also work collaboratively and, when needed, signpost or refer patients to other practitioners who can contribute meaningfully to their health and wellbeing.

When treatment is appropriate and consistent, patients commonly report:
☘️better sleep
☘️steadier energy
☘️improved digestion
☘️clearer thinking and concentration
☘️reduced pain and stiffness
☘️improved mobility
☘️improved mood and emotional resilience
☘️fewer or milder flare-ups
☘️a greater sense of feeling like themselves again
Care at Liet Clinic is always tailored and may involve acupuncture alongside supportive lifestyle and wellbeing guidance, adapted to each individual.

Book your free discovery call today. You’re welcome to explore your options with one of our acupuncturists.

29/01/2026

😛What does my tongue show? or 👅Is my tongue normal?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the tongue gives us information about fluids, nourishment, and how well the body is being supported over time.

One example you may see is a tongue with deep cracks that resemble ice floes.

This pattern is commonly associated with Yin deficiency, particularly as we age. As Kidney Essence and Kidney Qi naturally decline over time, it becomes easier for Yin to become depleted.
In this presentation:

🌱the tongue may appear pale or red
🌱cracks can be present with or without a coating
🌱no coating with a red tongue suggests a more advanced stage of Yin deficiency with Heat
🌱cracks without redness or Heat signs are often part of age-related change and not necessarily severe

People with this tongue pattern may experience symptoms such as:
🎋night sweats
🎋dryness
🎋joint discomfort related to reduced nourishment of the joints and sinews
🎋restlessness or poor sleep

This type of tongue is also commonly seen in women during menopause, when Yin deficiency patterns are more likely to develop.

As always, tongue diagnosis is only one part of the overall picture and is interpreted alongside symptoms, pulse, and medical history.

26/01/2026

🌞 Improve sleep, pain, energy, digestion, etc. 🍀🌞

In many cases, acupuncture works best when supported by small, realistic changes outside the treatment room.

In chronic and autoimmune conditions, treatment often focuses on improving sleep, stabilising energy, reducing flare-ups, easing pain and stiffness, supporting digestion, and helping the nervous system regulate more effectively.

A licensed acupuncturist brings multiple clinical tools to support these changes, allowing care to extend beyond the treatment room and adapt as the body responds.

There is no single formula. Care is always individual.

Get in touch with us to find out how we can help!

23/01/2026

22/01/2026

Overall fertility outcome

Fertility journeys are complex, and outcomes vary widely — even before treatment choices are considered.
Based on UK data:
* Around 80–85% of couples under 40 conceive naturally within 12 months
* Around 1 in 8 known pregnancies end in miscarriage
* IVF success rates vary by age and protocol, with live birth rates per embryo transfer commonly reported between 25–33%
* Some treatment cycles do not result in pregnancy, and some outcomes are still being followed up or remain unknown in national data
These figures are not a prediction for any individual — but they help explain why fertility care often needs to be personalised, supportive, and paced over time.
Sources:
NHS: Trying to get pregnant
NHS: Miscarriage
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA): Fertility treatment trends and figures
British Fertility Society

21/01/2026

Many people stop treatment once symptoms settle. That’s understandable.

What often gets missed is that chronic and long-standing issues rarely disappear — they quieten, then return under pressure.

At Liet Clinic, our work focuses on regulation: helping the nervous, immune, and hormonal systems stabilise over time, not just during flare-ups or acute episodes.

If you’ve been meaning to restart care, January is often when that decision becomes clearer.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW!

06/10/2025

🍂 Autumn Nourishment — Finding Balance as the Seasons Change 🍂

I made this butternut squash soup over the weekend — with homemade rye bread croutons, walnuts, basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil from the first September harvest of green olives. Early harvest oils are naturally rich in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support overall vitality — a perfect match for this time of year.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, early autumn marks the transition from the nurturing energy of late summer (Spleen and Stomach) to the protective energy of autumn (Lungs and Kidneys).

It’s the season to nourish and strengthen — supporting digestion, immunity, and the body’s ability to adapt to cooler, drier weather.

Warming, cooked foods with healthy oils, nuts, and seasonal vegetables help preserve internal moisture and support the immune system.

Acupuncture can further assist by harmonising the Spleen and Lung Qi, helping you stay balanced and resilient as we move toward winter.

✨ This is a beautiful time to slow down, eat with awareness, and nurture your energy for the months ahead.

16/09/2025

🚪 From the moment you arrive to the moment your treatment begins… here’s a little glimpse of what you can expect at our upcoming Early Riser Community Acupuncture Clinic.
✨ A warm welcome at the door
✨ A calm, prepared room waiting for you
✨ Gentle guidance to get you settled in
✨ Alcohol wipes to cleanse your ears before treatment
✨ Auricular points for nervous system regulation + calm
✨ Distal points that support balance and wellbeing in a group setting
It’s all about creating a space where you can relax, recharge, and reset — before the day even begins. 🌅🪡
💷 Investment: £25 per session
📅 Pilot starts end of October, Tuesdays at 7am
👥 Max 12 people — waiting list now open
💌 DM to be added — places are filling fast!
☀️