Jo Mac Acupuncture

02/02/2026

Interesting article on lower back pain. I have a lot of patients with pain radiating from the lower back down the back or side of the legs, feeling very debilitated.

In Western medicine this is called Sciatica but in Chinese medicine we observe this as a Qi and/or Blood Stagnation and sometimes Bi Syndrome which is a painful obstruction in the body.

With a ‘roots and branches’ approach, I treat this by:

Branch (the symptom): pain shooting down the leg

Root (the cause): what created the blockage, such as:

Cold invasion
Damp accumulation
Qi stagnation
Blood stasis
Kidney deficiency (weak lower back)

Treatment usually aims to:

Unblock the meridians
Move Qi and Blood
Expel Cold or Damp
Strengthen the lower back and Kidneys

If you are interested is alleviating pain in the body, get in touch using the link or number below 🙏🏻

https://jomacacupuncture.com/pages/book-now

An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it

25/01/2026

Chinese Lunar New Year on February 17th marks the transition from the Year of the Yin Wood Snake to Yang Fire Horse 🐍🔥🐎

A cosmic gear shift is underway.

The Yin Wood Snake year has been about subtle growth, strategy, inner alchemy, and shedding skins quietly. Wood nourished Fire beneath the surface — planning, healing, recalibrating the nervous system, listening before acting.

Now we ride into the Yang Fire Horse: bold, fast, expressive, and impossible to ignore.
Fire is no longer hidden — it’s outward, radiant, and moving.

✨ In Chinese Medicine terms

Yin → Yang: from inward to outward
Wood → Fire: from planning to action
Liver → Heart: from vision to embodiment

This is a year that asks:

❤️ Can you act from the heart?
🔥 Can you handle intensity without burning out?
🐎 Can you move forward with courage and integrity?

Tip for the body & spirit: support the Heart, circulation, and Shen, ground excess heat, and let joy — not urgency — lead the way.

Less coiling.
More galloping.

25/01/2026

🌿 My patients know that, every time they see me for a treatment, I take their pulses (not a singular pulse).

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, taking the pulse is much more than counting your heartbeat. It’s a way to understand what’s happening inside your body - your energy (Qi), blood, organ health, and overall balance.

I feel the pulse across both wrists, at different positions and depths.

These pulse areas are linked to different organ systems, such as:

❤️ Heart

🫁 Lungs

🍃 Liver

🧠 Spleen/Digestion

💧 Kidneys

🔥 Overall Yin/Yang balance

🩺 What I'm looking for

TCM pulses can feel different in many ways:

Fast or slow

Strong or weak

Deep or superficial

Wiry, slippery, or choppy

Each pulse quality gives clues about things such as:

✅ stress and tension
✅ digestion and energy levels
✅ circulation and blood health
✅ hydration and fatigue
✅ hormonal or menstrual balance
✅ heat/inflammation or cold patterns

Pulse reading helps guide your treatment, alongside consultation and tongue diagnosis.

It’s one of the key ways that Chinese Medicine treats the root cause, not just the symptoms.

💬 Have you ever had your pulse read the Chinese medicine way ?





PDF courtesy of British Acupuncture Council

23/01/2026

Could my clinic get any more cosy in this dismal weather 🌦️?

Welcome to our addition: the new heated eye mask 💕💕.

Warm clinic ✔️
Heated bed ✔️
Heated 💯 % Silk Eye Pillow ✔️
Relaxing Acupuncture ✔️

Post acupuncture sleep room? Not quite yet 🤣

🙏💕to for the suggestion.

See you all cosy toasty in clinic soon!

21/01/2026

Electro Acupuncture to release shoulder tension that was manifesting in the Large Intestine channel. A gentle pulsation ran through some chosen acupuncture points on the affected shoulder and arm, alongside additional constitutional points and tender ashi points.

Check out those vibrating needles. What do you notice?

The point on the hand (Li4) is not connected to the current, yet the Qi is vibrating on the needle. This is a nice example of the connectivity of acupuncture points along meridians

19/01/2026

Did you know that acupuncture treats skin issues?

Research supports the use of acupuncture for conditions such as Psoriasis, Eczema, Urticaria and more. Treating the body systemically, it reaches the root cause of the issue and supports long-term wellbeing.

What is your skin telling you?

Read more on the link below and please get in touch to find out more.

07985622500

https://jomacacupuncture.com/pages/concerns/acupuncture-for-skin

18/01/2026

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong opened for outpatient and day services today. This is on my bucket list to visit on my next trip back to Asia. Here, Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, is having a warming moxibustion treatment, something I also treat patients with in my UK acupuncture clinic.

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong begins offering outpatient and day-patient services, as the phased launch of its operations commences.

17/01/2026

Acupuncture & Mental Health 🌿

Acupuncture can be a gentle, natural support for emotional wellbeing.

Benefits may include:

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved sleep quality
• Mood balance and emotional regulation
• Relief from tension and burnout
• Increased sense of calm and clarity

Get in touch to see what acupuncture can do for you.

07985622500
hello@jomacacupuncture.com

11/01/2026

Pears 🍐 are classic temperate zone fruits that actively support the lungs 🫁.

Today, I’ve poached pears 🍐, adding warming spices (cinnamon, star anise, and clove), and cardamom pods with red wine and balsamic vinegar. I added orange 🍊 citrus peel to relax the diaphragm. The alcohol from the wine cooks away, leaving a blood nourishing liquid.

This nourishing dessert helps us defend against winter ❄️ colds and flu. Recipe to follow tomorrow 🎋💕

04/01/2026

👣 Struggling with Achilles pain? 👣

Achilles tendinopathy can make every step uncomfortable, whether you’re a runner, walker, or on your feet all day.

✨ How acupuncture may help:

• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Improves blood flow to the tendon
• Helps relax tight calf muscles
• Supports the body’s natural healing process

Acupuncture is often used in conjunction with rehabilitation exercises and load management to provide a well-rounded approach to recovery. Many people notice an improvement in comfort and mobility over time.

Recent Google Review:

Jo is by far the best acupuncture practitioner I’ve seen over the years. Her knowledge is excellent, she talks you through everything and treats you holistically rather than just the issue you present with. She has a lot more to offer in addition to acupuncture and included these in my treatments to get the best results. I’ve had a lot of Achilles and shoulder pain over the last 6 months, and after 3 treatments, the improvements are amazing 🤩 . Her clinic is beautifully done, and her personality and welcome puts you right at ease.

As a holistic therapist myself I understand the importance of client care and Jo has this perfected. I will be back and will be recommending to clients and just about anyone who will listen!!" L Athey

If your Achilles has been holding you back, acupuncture could be a gentle and effective part of your treatment plan.

📩 Message to learn more or book an appointment.

https://jomacacupuncture.com/

03/01/2026

Tread carefully peeps, the first snow ❄️ of the winter season is landing and it’s slippery underfoot. Take it slow and steady on your way into clinic 🙏❄️