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26/03/2026

7 physical signs your body is under stress even when you feel fine - plus 5 ways to reset.

That's what's in my free guide, The Stress & Fertility Decoder

I used to think stress was an emotion.

So when my acupuncturist told me I needed to reduce mine, I genuinely didn't get it. I was busy, yes, but I felt fine. I wasn't anxious or falling apart. I thought I thrived on being busy.

What I didn't know then is that stress is both physiological and emotional, and the physiological side has nothing to do with how you feel. Hidden stressors, the ones you can't even name, affect your nervous system, your hormones, your sleep and your ovulation.

It's nothing to do with how well you cope. It's about your body carrying more than it was designed to hold.

That's what The Stress and Fertility Decoder is about. Comment STRESSED below and I'll send it to your DMs.
Love
Catherine x

17/02/2026

🔥It looks like our nervous systems may determine how this year feels.

We’re entering the Year of the Fire Horse.

In Chinese astrology, Fire Horse years are traditionally associated with strong, visible and fast-moving energy. For some, that may feel like momentum. For others, it may feel like chaos. Things can feel quicker, emotions can run hotter, decisions can feel more urgent.

Fire itself isn’t the problem, but uncontained Fire is.

When regulated, Fire brings clarity, direction and forward movement. It helps things grow.

In Chinese Medicine, Fire relates to the Heart and the Heart influences sleep, emotional balance and the stability of the nervous system. When we’re already depleted or chronically stressed, heightened internal “heat” can disrupt sleep, increase anxiety and influence menstrual cycle patterns.

But when the foundation is steady, that same Fire can become courage, clarity, connection, passion; it has the potential to support growth without burnout.

An uncontained fire burns.
Whereas a contained fire warms.

That’s the difference, and that’s the work for us this year.

If you’d like practical ways to help steady your nervous system and support your health this year, I’ll be sharing more in my newsletter. You can sign up via the link in my bio.

Happy Chinese new year, Catherine xx

07/01/2026

My morning walk yesterday reminded me that there’s a particular kind of quiet that only arrives with snow.
Not silence, just a sense of stillness.

This is winter for me - not pushing through, just space to be.

Yet it’s a new year. We are back to work. We are back to life.

For many the speed of this is often the opposite of what we really need right now.

If like me you would love to rest more, this is our reminder to find small moments in the day to pause.

A few minutes here and there can make such a difference to how we feel.

It could be breathwork, reading a chapter of your favourite book, playing your favourite song, sneaking in a 10 minute nap?

My break later this morning is trying to complete the annual Christmas puzzle with a Matcha Fuel latte😊

Happy new year and wishing you a year where hopes and dreams come true.

Love & hugs
Catherine x

24/12/2025

One last home brew I couldn't resist sharing, because it tastes just like Christmas!!

It’s warming, grounding, and exactly what your body needs after rich food, baileys and late night's!

It's great for your digestion, supports circulation and gives the immune system a gentle nudge.

You can batch make it or single servings:
think ratios rather than precise amounts:
– Cinnamon sticks, broken up (3 parts)
– Cardamom pods (1 part)
– Pink or black peppercorns (1 part)
– Star anise (1 part)
– Cloves (1 part)

How I make it:
Mix everything together and store it in a glass jar.
When you want a cup, add a couple of teaspoons to a mug or infuser (I'm in love with my new magnetic teapot!!), throw in a slice of fresh ginger, pour over boiling water and leave it for 5–10 minutes.

Merry Christmas all, I'm back in clinic on 5th Jan 2026!!

Wishing you warmth, rest... and something soothing in your cup this Christmas❤️❤️

21/12/2025

For the first time, I’m trying something new to mark this winter solstice. I have written 13 intentions that I want to help guide me over the next year.

Over the next 12 days I’ll burn one a day, and the final one left is the one I’ll be reaponsible to work with in the year ahead - the other 12 have been sent out to the universe and let's see what happens. Simple, reflective, and a bit different for me.

It feels less about forcing outcomes and more about trusting what’s meant to be worked with❤️

28/11/2025

Sometimes you've just gotta stop and listen! How gorgeous to stop and be present in the moment - especially when the dawn chorus is in full swing. It is so easy to run, be occupied with thoughts, or busy kicking the ball for Marley... But today I was present.

Remember healing starts with listening ❤️

21/11/2025

🥦DIY GREENS POWDER - Results are in!!

This one was fun to do and so straight forward. I loved how easy it is to adjust the ingredients to suit your own tastebuds!! This means I have been able to make it far less sweet, and the sweetness that I add comes from ingredients that I choose!

The saving is significant - yes you have to fork out for the numerous different powders initially but, per gram, the overall saving was a whopping 73% - and I had bought the organic versions!

This is a subscription that I cancelled immediately and will make my own from now on💚.

I really hope someone out there might feel motivated to try making their own too!

The ingredients I used were all powders:

1 part:

Mango powder (not sweet - very citrusy)
Apple fibre
Spirulina
Chlorella
Moringa
Broccoli
Wheatgrass
Ashwagandha
Maca
Beetroot Juice

2 part:
Freeze dried pineapple
Lacuma

1/2 part
Matcha

for extra sweetness:

Inulin (prebiotic) - max 5g per day - start gently

Alternative greens could include : Alfalfa, Kale, Spinach, Barley Grass. And extra fruit powder could be Kiwi, passion fruit, raspberry, lemon peel.

If you have one, you could pop one of the food standard silicone packs into the container to prevent moisture.

NOTE: this is a supplement and I don't use it to replace my daily portions of veg!!!
PS. Remember to wipe your mouth after - noticed my green smile!!

Would love to know if you try it and how you get on? Do adjust for your own taste!

15/11/2025

Can I make my own Greens Powder??

Will it taste as good as my favourite powder that I have on subscription?

And importantly will it be cheaper?

I have chosen all organic powders and some natural sweeteners that I'll have control over.

I find the only greens too tasteless and the fruit flavoured ones too sweet.

Anyone else feel the same?

Would you be motivated to make your own if it was cost effective and happier knowing it was all organic?

I'd love to know, otherwise perhaps I'm just a little obsessed and enjoying the process finding out 🤣🤣

Love
Catherine x

14/11/2025

💬Your Cycle Is a Story that Acupuncture Helps You Read.

If your cycle feels like it’s got a mind of its own lately… you’re not imagining it.

Here’s the truth that often goes unheard:

Your cycle isn’t unpredictable.

It’s responding to what your body’s dealing with.

Heavy bleed?
Late ovulation?
PMS that wipes you out?

That’s not “just being female.”

That’s feedback.

When clients come to me, they often say,

“I’ve been trying to work this out on my own and nothing makes sense.”

Of course it doesn't. We shouldn't have to decode all this alone.

My job is to join the dots - your symptoms, stress, sleep, testing, digestion, TCM patterns - to help your cycle stop screaming at you.

Acupuncture and the work we do together brings things back into a rhythm your body can actually cope with.

Don't forget to sign up to my newsletter😘 (link in bio, or hop to my stories for direct link)

Celebrating world Acupuncture week! Big love to all the amazing acupuncturists out there❤️

Love
Catherine x

13/11/2025

It's Acupuncture awareness week!! Some people still assume acupuncture is all about “alternative medicine” or "woo woo" vibes.
❎ Alternative
✅ Complementary with Western Medicine

So, what is it? Regulation plays a huge part.

🤍Calmer nervous system.
🤍Better sleep.
🤍Steadier hormones.
🤍Less stress playing havoc with your body.

Yes, sometimes my clients walk out saying, “That felt magical.”
But mostly they walk out saying, “I feel so calm.”

What I love about Acupuncture is the way it nudges your body out of overdrive and gradually back into balance - and when you’re trying to conceive, juggling stress, or just holding life together, that balance is everything.

It’s not all magic.
It’s your body remembering how to work the way it’s meant to.

12/11/2025

✨YAY!!! Some courses change the way you think. This one also changed the way I listen❤️

It wasn’t just another qualification - it was a deep dive into fertility, women’s health and the power of truly listening.

I studied alongside a phenomenal group of women and Liadh’s passion, energy and expertise made the whole experience unforgettable .co.uk

It’s elevated the way I support my clients and taken my acupuncture practice to a new level. My work has never been just about the needles - support and guidance for what happens outside the treatment room is just as important to me when I work with women and couples (yes acu for men's fertility is just as important!)

This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter - one that continues to blend heart, science and the art of listening to help more women feel understood, hopeful and in sync with their bodies.

Look out for new coaching and learning programmes coming soon!

Big love, Catherine xx

(thanks for the photo shoot!)

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The Elbow Room, Rear Of The Lamb Arcade
Wallingford
OX100BX

Opening Hours

Monday	12:15pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
Thursday	10:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

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http://exhaleacupuncture.com/

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