The Westoe Practice

02/02/2026

🌿✨ Meet Dr Ye Zhao ✨🌿

Dr Ye Zhao is an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and Acupuncturist, here at The Westoe Practice.

Dr Ye Zhao trained at the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) of Heilongjiang, Harbin, China, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in TCM in 1986. She began her career working across both Traditional Chinese Medicine and general internal medicine, alongside teaching at the university’s affiliated hospital, and was promoted to Consultant in 1998.

Since 2001, Dr Ye Zhao has been practising Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in the UK, bringing decades of clinical experience and traditional wisdom to her work.

She uses acupuncture, Tui Na therapeutic massage, Chinese herbal medicine, and holistic remedies to support people with a wide range of health conditions. Her approach is deeply holistic, working with the whole person to help restore balance, improve vitality and support long-term wellbeing. 🌿

📍 The Westoe Practice, South Shields
📞 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

30/01/2026

Tired of living with headaches? 🤯

Headaches aren’t just something you have to “put up with.” They can be linked to neck and shoulder tension, posture, stress, jaw issues, or nervous system overload — and often respond well to the right therapeutic support.

At The Westoe Practice, we take a whole-body approach to headache care. Our therapies can help by addressing underlying tension and restoring balance:

✨ Osteopathy – to release neck and upper back tension and improve alignment

✨ Acupuncture – to calm the nervous system and reduce headache frequency and intensity

✨ Indian Head Massage – to ease scalp, neck and shoulder tension and promote deep relaxation

✨ Massage Therapy – to reduce muscular stress and improve circulation

If headaches are affecting your daily life, there are gentle, effective options available. You deserve relief — not just coping strategies.

📍 The Westoe Practice, South Shields
📞 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

27/01/2026

💥 Know Your Headache Pain Locations 💥🧠
Not all headaches are the same — and where you feel the pain can give important clues about what’s really going on in your body.

🔹 Temples or sides of the head – often linked to tension, stress, jaw or neck tightness

🔹 Back of the head or base of the skull – commonly associated with neck stiffness, posture or muscular strain

🔹 Forehead or behind the eyes – may relate to sinus issues, eye strain or stress

🔹 One-sided, throbbing pain – often linked to migraine patterns

At The Westoe Practice, we take a whole-body approach to headache relief — looking beyond symptoms to address underlying causes such as posture, muscle tension, nervous system overload and stress. 🌿

✨ How our therapies can help:

• Osteopathy – releases neck and upper back tension, improves alignment and mobility
• Indian Head Massage – deeply relaxing, easing tension through the scalp, neck and shoulders
• Acupuncture – helps regulate the nervous system, reduce pain and support overall balance

If headaches are affecting your quality of life, you don’t have to live with them.

Support is available. 💜

📍 The Westoe Practice, South Shields
📞 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

22/01/2026

👣✨ Why Your Feet Matter More Than You Think ✨👣

Your feet are the foundation of your body. They support your weight, absorb impact, and influence how you stand, walk and move every day. When your feet aren’t functioning well, it can affect everything above them — including your knees, hips, back and posture.

Even small foot issues, when left untreated, can lead to discomfort, changes in movement, or ongoing pain elsewhere in the body. That’s why professional podiatry care isn’t just about foot comfort — it’s about supporting your overall mobility and wellbeing.

At The Westoe Practice, our podiatrists take a gentle, professional and thorough approach, helping you stay comfortable, confident and active on your feet. 🌿

Healthy feet support confident movement — and caring for them early can make a real difference long term.

📍 The Westoe Practice, South Shields
📞 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

19/01/2026

👣✨ Meet Kyle ✨👣

Kyle is one of our dedicated NHS Podiatrists here at The Westoe Practice, and has been an important part of our team since September 2020.

He works across both clinic appointments and home visits throughout the South Tyneside area, supporting patients with expert, compassionate foot care in a way that truly puts people at ease.

Kyle is known for being kind, caring and incredibly passionate about his work. He is also highly hard-working and committed, always going the extra mile to ensure his patients feel comfortable, supported and well cared for. 💜

We’re proud to have Kyle as part of the Westoe Practice team.

📍 The Westoe Practice, South Shields
📞 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

18/01/2026

Why not join Jill and Dean this evening for a deeply restorative Sound Bath — a soothing journey of sound, vibration, and stillness to reset your body and mind. They use Gong, crystal singing bowls, Handpan and live vocal looping to:

✨ Let the stresses melt away.
🎶 Recharge your nervous system.
🧘‍♀️ Drop into deep rest.

Spaces are limited — book now and gift yourself the calm you deserve.

A deeply restorative Sound Journey - let the sound of therapeutic instruments guide you into profound relaxation and balance.

16/01/2026

✨ We’re Expanding Our Team ✨

As our practice continues to grow, we’re looking for confident, experienced, self-employed practitioners and therapists to join our supportive and established wellbeing centre.

If you have the skills, professionalism, and passion for helping people feel their best — and you’d love to work within a warm, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you. 🩵

📩 Get in touch: info@westoepractice.com
📞 Call us: 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

15/01/2026

🌿✨ Step into calm. Leave feeling lighter. ✨🌿

Massage at The Westoe Practice is designed to help you slow down, release built-up tension and reconnect with your body.

Through skilled, therapeutic touch, our treatments support relaxation, ease muscular aches, and calm the nervous system — leaving you feeling lighter, both physically and mentally. 💆‍♀️

Whether you’re managing stress, stiffness, or simply need time to unwind, each massage is tailored to your individual needs in a warm, peaceful environment. 🌿

Because caring for your body is an essential part of wellbeing.

📍 The Westoe Practice, South Shields
📞 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

12/01/2026

🌿✨ Meet Sacha ✨🌿

Sacha is a qualified Massage Therapist based in Wallsend and a valued member of the team at The Westoe Practice. Since 2018, she has been supporting clients to relax, heal and restore balance through therapeutic touch. 💆‍♀️

Her passion for massage began early in life, inspired by her mother — a skilled massage and shiatsu therapist, aromatherapist and Eastern philosophy enthusiast. Experiencing the power of healing touch from a young age shaped Sacha’s holistic approach to wellbeing.

Sacha offers a variety of massage techniques and mindset-based therapies, all carefully tailored to suit your individual needs. Whether you’re managing tension, stress, or simply need time to unwind, she works with you to create a bespoke treatment plan that supports both physical release and emotional balance. 🌿

She believes massage is not only about easing physical tension, but also about nurturing mental and emotional wellbeing, creating space for true restoration.

Alongside her clinical work, Sacha also creates her own range of products, available at
🌐 www.sachabenge.com

📞 Book your appointment: 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

09/01/2026

🌿✨ Why Massage Matters This January ✨🌿

January is often the month where our bodies finally catch up with us. After the busyness of the festive period — long hours, travel, stress, disrupted routines and colder weather — many people experience increased muscle tension, stiffness, fatigue and overwhelm.

At The Westoe Practice, massage is not seen as a luxury, but as an essential part of maintaining physical and emotional wellbeing. 💆‍♀️

Massage therapy supports the body in multiple ways:
• Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
• Improves circulation and lymphatic flow
• Supports recovery from exercise or injury
• Helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress
• Improves sleep quality and relaxation
• Encourages better posture and body awareness

Our experienced therapists tailor each session to your individual needs, ensuring care that is professional, personalised and deeply restorative.

✨ Start the year by looking after your body properly — it carries you through everything.

📞 Book your massage: 0191 425 0101
🌐 www.westoepractice.com

06/01/2026

Feeling the January blues? 💙

Short days, cold weather, and the post-Christmas slump can really take their toll — both physically and mentally.

At The Westoe Practice, we’re here to help you feel like you again — whether it’s through Massage, Osteopathy, Acupuncture, or Emotional Transformation Coaching.

Let’s make 2026 your year to feel good — body and mind. 💫

📞 0191 425 0101
📲www.westoepractice.com

31/12/2025

Get back to the real you in 2026 💫

This year isn’t about forcing change — it’s about healing what’s been holding you back. 👐🏼

Experience deep energetic release and realignment through Reiki and Shamanic Energy Healing with Rachel.

Start your year lighter, calmer, and aligned ✨

www.westoepractice.com 📲
0191 425 0101 📞