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Samantha McNamara BSc ( Hons) in TCM Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxabustion for General Health, Facial En

28/01/2026

What does your tongue say about you?

Summer me , glowing, warm, energised
Winter me, paler, slower, a little more tired

Same body. Different season.

In Chinese medicine, the tongue is like a weather report for your digestion and nervous system.
And right now, mine is showing signs of Damp meaning food isn’t transforming as efficiently, fluids are lingering, and energy feels heavier.

That’s why winter asks for:
• warmth
• moisture
• simplicity
• foods your body doesn’t have to fight with

This is exactly why I’m leaning into gentle soups, slow meals, and warming ingredients not restriction, not detoxing, just support.

This is food your body knows what to do with.

If you’ve been judging your winter self by summer expectations, this is your reminder:
Your body isn’t failing it’s communicating.

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24/01/2026

January doesn’t need extremes.
After Christmas, I find my body does best with warm, grounding meals rather than cutting everything out or pushing harder.

This has been one of my go-to breakfasts lately
rice paper wrap, eggs, spinach, feta sometimes cooked in sesame oil with lightly toasted black sesame seeds.

In Chinese medicine, black sesame is traditionally used to support Kidney energy linked with resilience, vitality, and ageing well.
Small additions, made consistently, can make a real difference.

High in protein, kind on digestion, steady for blood sugar and actually satisfying.
Simple food, cooked gently, working with the body rather than against it.

14/01/2026

Not Quite Happy New Year yet! 🐍 to 🐎

Although many of us have stepped into January feeling the pull of a fresh start, in Chinese medicine we are still in the closing chapter of the old year, with the New Year beginning later, in February.

As we prepare to leave the Year of the Snake behind, I’ve been reflecting on the deep inner shifts many of you have been moving through.

In Chinese Medicine, the Snake teaches us about transformation and the courage it takes to shed old skins, especially the ones we’ve outgrown but still cling to.

This past year, many of you faced crossroads. Questions around work, relationships, health, and identity. And often, these emotional shifts showed up physically: tight shoulders, restless sleep, tension behind the eyes.

Within Five Element Theory, these moments ask us to work with Metal energy the Lungs. To discern, release, and create space.

Now, as we approach the Year of the Horse, the energy begins to rise. Wood energy is about direction, growth, and action. But movement only flows with ease when the groundwork of reflection has been done.

So I invite you to pause:
What have you shed?
Where are you being called next?

Your body is wise. If you’re feeling stuck, fatigued, or unsure, these may be messages, not just symptoms.

Acupuncture and somatic coaching can support both the physical and emotional sides of change. If you feel called to work through what’s ready to shift, I’m here.

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21/12/2025

As we wind down for the year, I wanted to take a moment to thank you.

Thank you for trusting us with your health and healing.
For sharing your story. For your presence, whether you visited once or many times it meant something.

This time of year brings up so much.
Joy, yes, but also fatigue, reflection, and for many, a longing to rest. If you’re feeling that tug to slow down, to do less, to simply be you’re not alone. You’re in tune.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is when Yang energy retreats to the root a time of stillness, deep nourishment, and quiet repair. There is wisdom in the pause. You don’t need to do more to be enough.

We’ll be closing the clinic over the holidays to honour this natural reset and spend time with loved ones.

Christmas Closure:
We’ll be closed from Christmas Eve (24th December) until Sunday 5th January.
Appointments resume from Monday 6th January.

Thank you again for being here.
We feel deeply grateful to walk this path with you, and look forward to supporting you again in the new year.

Wishing you peace, rest, and whatever this season needs to be for you.

With love,
Sam & the Learn to Heal team x

19/12/2025

There’s that moment…
When the needles are in, you’re lying there warm and held, and your whole body exhales.
It’s like your system remembers how to relax, how to feel safe, grounded, and clear.

My patients tell me this feeling is like nothing else.
The pain softens. The anxiety quiets.
And sometimes, emotions rise , the kind that have been held too long.

This is the power of acupuncture.
Not just to “treat” a symptom, but to create a space where healing can begin physically, emotionally, energetically.

And yes, sometimes it looks a lot like this…

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14/11/2025

The bloating eases.
Your sleep deepens.
You start saying no to what drains you.
You feel clearer, lighter, more like yourself.

And then you stop. The old habits creep back in.
You miss a session. You forget to take the herbs. You start to question if it was even working.

Here’s what I want you to know This isn’t failure.
This part of the healing journey the part where everything starts to shift is also the part where we resist. Not because we don’t want change, but because change can feel unfamiliar. Even the good kind.

Your brain wants safety. Your nervous system wants the known. So when you step into something new, even if it’s healthier your body might hesitate.

This is what I call stage 3, Where we begin to rewire. Where beliefs shift. Where healing moves deeper than just physical.

It’s often the moment I recommend extra support tools that help anchor the nervous system, create space for awareness, and gently hold the process of becoming.

This is the stage I often refer patients to NLP and mindset support.

Paul .cashmore has created a grounded, supportive meditation and mindset programme designed for just this.

To help you cultivate the daily rituals that keep you on track.
Not as a quick fix but as a way to stay connected when things get messy.

It’s calm, grounding, and designed for people who struggle with meditation but know they need a nervous system reset.

🎧 Use code LEARNTOHEAL to get 25% off the yearly membership via www.paulcashmore.com

Let this be the support that helps it stick.

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07/11/2025

This week in clinic, I’ve been hearing the same thing again and again…

“I’m so tired but I don’t feel like I should be.”
“I just want to keep going I was doing so well!”
“I’m not ready for the dark nights and slow energy.”

Here’s the truth, your body is ready, even if your mind isn’t.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this time of year is about conservation.
We’ve moved from the outward energy of summer into the inward pull of winter. Where summer is expansive, autumn and winter is restorative.
The Kidney system your deep energy reserves needs time to replenish.

That tiredness you’re feeling?
It’s not a problem to fix.
It’s a signal to listen to.

We can’t live in summer forever.
Hygge the art of getting cosy is about letting your body return to rhythm.
Candles. Slow meals. Early nights. Restorative rituals.
Healing is happening, even in stillness.

This week, I’ve been pairing treatments with candlelit rest and herbal teas in clinic are the perfect companion for these slower days.
Scent, light, warmth this is medicine too.

Let your body guide you.
Let slowness be a welcome return.
Let rest be your strength

🍂Want support through the seasonal shift? Treatments are open and always tailored to where you are.

27/10/2025

13 years ago, my reset started. I made a choice that changed the course of my life. I had no idea then where it would lead, only that something deep inside me whispered this matters.

I remember the moment I first experienced acupuncture for myself. I was tired. Frustrated. Trying so hard to feel better.
And then, something shifted, not just in my body, but in my whole way of seeing the world. I didn’t just feel relief, I felt possibility. That was the beginning.

This month marks 10 years of being an acupuncturist, and of setting up First, The Acupuncture Place then evolving into building Learn to Heal. Ten years of sitting beside people in their pain. Of holding space when they couldn’t hold themselves. Of listening to the stories their bodies were trying to tell. Ten years of witnessing healing that I once didn’t even know was possible.

I feel so deeply grateful for every person who has walked through my door and trusted me with their care. You’ve helped shape the practitioner I’ve become.

Here’s to the journey, the learning, the purpose and the next ten years.
With all my heart thank you.💜

22/01/2025

📢 Important Update

To our valued patients,

We are excited to share that we have recently acquired CQC (Care Quality Commission) registration! This reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and care in everything we do.

Our team works hard to continually improve their skills, enhance your experience, and provide the best possible care. However, with rising costs, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to sustain this level of service.

To continue offering exceptional care and value, we will be making a price adjustment starting March.

This change ensures we can:
✨ Maintain CQC-compliant standards.
✨ Invest in our team’s ongoing training.
✨ Continue providing a supportive and healing environment.

We are so grateful for your trust, understanding, and continued support. Thank you for letting us be part of your wellness journey, we look forward to serving you with the same dedication and care!

14/01/2025

Coming mid February

13/01/2025

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20/11/2024

The Power of Acupuncture for Back Pain

Struggling with back pain? Acupuncture offers a holistic, drug-free way to reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote healing by releasing endorphins, relaxing muscles, and improving nerve function. It’s not just about masking pain – it’s about addressing the root causes for lasting relief.

Emily’s Story:
After dealing with severe back pain from slipped discs, Emily felt stuck with little hope from traditional treatments. But after starting acupuncture, she gradually saw improvement. MRI results later showed her discs had healed – surgery was no longer necessary.

“Acupuncture has been a vital part of my recovery. I’m mostly pain-free now and I couldn’t have gotten here without it.”

I’m incredibly grateful for my acupuncturist Sam, whose genuine care and expertise have helped me not just heal, but also transform my approach to health and recovery.

Ready to start your own journey toward relief? Contact us today to schedule your consultation and experience the healing benefits of acupuncture.

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