Emma Cormack Acupuncture - Five Element Acupuncture

03/12/2025

Hello! 😊
Just a very quick one to say I only have a few spaces left before Christmas now.

If you’re struggling with this season or need help please reach out - if I can’t see you this month we can get something booked in for the New Year. I know January can be a hard one so don’t wait for it to arrive - get a few lovely things in your diary now so that when it comes you have them to look forward to. We offer so many lovely therapies at so take advantage.

Emma x

30/09/2025

I wanted to answer a question about acupuncture and pregnancy because I work with a lot of patients who are having IVF or coming to me for support with fertility. When they find out they are pregnant they often stop coming or are not sure whether they can continue with treatment.

Happily, acupuncture is considered safe throughout pregnancy and I have had lots of positive feedback from clients who have found it helpful.

Some of the ways it has helped them (and how it helped me during pregnancy);

Anxiety - particularly if you have a history of infertility or baby loss
Back Pain - this can occur throughout pregnancy but is more common in trimester 3
Nausea and morning sickness - more common in the early weeks but I treat women with HG all the way through
Birth Preparation - encouraging relaxation and getting the body ready for labour

If you are considering acupuncture and are pregnant and have concerns or questions, please do get in touch or book a free phone consultation. 😊

17/05/2025

Tiny needles, big results.

Did you know there are many acupuncture points on the face AND they can be used to support skin health?

Facial Enhancement Acupuncture is more than just a beauty treatment — it’s a holistic approach to skin health that supports your body from the inside out.

Here’s what it can do for you:
• Boost natural collagen + elastin production
• Improve skin tone and texture
• Soften fine lines + reduce puffiness
• Increase circulation for a fresh, healthy glow
• Support stress relief + hormonal balance

This isn’t a quick fix — it’s a gentle, natural way to support your skin’s long-term vitality and boost your energy.

Curious to try it? I’d love to answer your questions. Drop them below or send me a message!

05/05/2025

Moxa or Moxibustion…it’s probably the part of a Five Element treatment that my patients ask about the most!

What is it?
The act of moxibustion is a healing technique with its roots in Chinese medicine. It involves the burning of a herb called mugwort (nothing to do with Harry Potter!) on specific acupuncture points to stimulate circulation, boost energy, and support the body’s natural healing.

It’s often used to:
• Warm the energy channels
• To ease pain or stimulate blood flow/ support natural cycles
• Turn breech babies (yes—really!)
• Support digestive health
• Strengthen immunity & build energy

The heat penetrates deeply, encouraging balance and flow where things feel stuck.

So there you go! A bit of moxa background. Oh and it’s smells amazing! 😊

08/03/2024

Most of the patients I see in my clinic are women. This is partly out of my choice to primarily work to support women’s health, but also because when it comes to assisted reproduction it is often the women who have to take on the burden of appointments, medication and adapt their lives in order to commit to the process.
I have had the pleasure of playing a small role in many of these women’s journeys and am always humbled by their courage, determination and fierceness. Humbled but never surprised, because it’s no shock to me that we as women possess these qualities in abundance.
I hope I can continue to work with women for years to come and have the privilege of listening to their stories.

28/09/2023

Getting set up for our Macmillan Coffee Day tomorrow - pop in for a cuppa and a slice of cake and help this amazing charity ❤️

26/09/2023

I haven’t posted in a while but there’s been a lot happening work wise. 😊
I’ve extended my hours at my Hitchin clinic and am now working Monday in addition to Tues and Thurs.
I’ve also started working in a lovely new location in Stevenage Old Town on a Wednesday and am offering Facial Enhancement Acupuncture - more on this to follow. I look forward to meeting some new faces and connecting with a new community in Stevenage.

You can book both locations either directly with the individual clinics - see below. Alternatively just drop me a DM or book via the link in my bio ❤️
I will try to update my feed more frequently too - famous last words 🙈

Hitchin clinic -
Stevenage clinic -

05/09/2023

Join me, and next week for coffee and a bite to eat!

We have two free coffee mornings over at . We are talking all things skin health, fertility, menopause, acupuncture and skin boosters. Not to be missed!

Secure your space at www.wellness61.co.uk/events (link in bio)

08/06/2023

5 Great Podcasts discussing Five Element Acupuncture - if you enjoy podcasts and are interested in knowing more about Five Element Acupuncture, this list might be useful!

I thought I'd share some great podcasts which discuss Five Element acupuncture for anyone who is curious, wants to know more, or who just loves podcasts (I'm an addict)! 1. How to Fail with Elizabeth Day - How to Fail miniseries: Ross Barr. Ross is a London based practitioner with a huge following a...

25/04/2023

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05/03/2023

Clare Simmonds, Holistic Therapist at LEAF Health Hitchin

Reflexology’s increasing popularity as a complementary therapy is due to its remarkable success in maintaining good health as well as relieving a wide range of physical and emotional complaints.

“I had Reflexology from Clare and was blown away by how amazing the treatment was. Clare was really friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She made me feel completely at ease and the pressure was perfect for me. I’m a Reflexologist myself and am extremely picky about who I choose to treat me. I would definitely recommend Clare to anyone and am looking forward to seeing her again. Thank you Claire”.

https://leaf-health-hitchin.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=74496&practitioner_id=117237

12/02/2023

Tanya Mowbray - Counsellor / Psychotherapist at LEAF Health Hitchin.

Tanya is a qualified integrative therapist providing short and long-term counselling to adults. She is a member of the BACP and follows their ethical framework. Tanya has experience of working in an NHS setting and in a low-cost counselling service and has worked with adults who have experienced anxiety, work-related stress, bereavement and trauma.

She has a particular interest in perinatal mental health and supporting parents in the postnatal period.

For more information or to book an appointment:

Call Tanya on 07760557910

Email: trmowbraycounselling@gmail.com

Website: www.tanyamowbraycounselling.com