Services
Movement and therapeutic practice,
adapted to you.
Gentle and controlled or physically demanding — your level sets the pace. Available privately, in small groups, or at events.
Movement
Mat practice
Pilates
Strength, stability and alignment built from the inside out — deep core, posture, mobility and control.
Equipment-based
Reformer Pilates
Springs and a moving carriage that both challenge and support the body, adapted to your goals..
High intensity, low impact
Lagree
Slow, controlled movement under continuous tension for full-body strength and endurance.
Small range, big burn
Barre
Precise, repetitive work for the stabilising muscles, with a focus on posture and control.
Six styles
Yoga
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Yin Yang, Nidra and Restorative — dynamic and strengthening, or slow and deeply restful, depending on the day.
Therapeutic practice
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
A traditional therapeutic practice in which very fine, sterile needles are inserted into specific points on the body.
My approach combines traditional acupuncture principles with an individualised assessment of your symptoms, lifestyle and overall wellbeing. Every treatment is individual — rather than simply treating a symptom, I look at the person as a whole, including physical symptoms, stress, sleep, digestion, energy, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle.
The traditional view
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture works with the body’s Qi, or vital energy, aiming to restore balance and support the body’s natural ability to regulate itself.
The modern view
From a modern physiological perspective, research suggests acupuncture can influence the nervous system and may affect pain processing and other body tissues. The exact mechanisms are still being studied.
What can acupuncture support?
Acupuncture may be used as part of an integrative approach for a wide
range of concerns
Pain & musculoskeletal
There is particularly good evidence for acupuncture as an option for several types of pain, including back and neck pain, osteoarthritis-related knee pain and some headaches.
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Back pain
- Knee pain
- Joint discomfort
- Muscle tension
- Headaches and migraines
- Sports-related discomfort
- General aches and stiffness
Stress & nervous system
Support for people who feel stretched thin, tense, or unable to switch off.
- Stress
- Back pain
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Difficulty relaxing
- Tension
- Support for nervous-system regulation
- General wellbeing
Sleep
Acupuncture may be incorporated into a broader wellness plan for people experiencing difficulty sleeping or maintaining healthy sleep patterns.
Digestive wellness
A complementary approach for digestive concerns, alongside appropriate medical care.
- IBS symptoms
- Bloating
- Digestive discomfort
- Nausea
- Digestive irregularity
Women’s wellness
Depending on the individual, acupuncture may be incorporated into a wellness plan around:
- Menstrual discomfort
- Cycle-related symptoms
- PMS
- Stress associated with hormonal changes
- Pregnancy support, where appropriately qualified and medically appropriate
- Postnatal wellbeing
Skin & general wellbeing
Acupuncture may also be used as a complementary wellness practice for certain skin-related concerns and for supporting overall wellbeing.
Treatment is always individualised, and acupuncture is not a replacement for
appropriate medical diagnosis or conventional medical treatment.
Your
acupuncture
session
01
Consultation & assessment
We discuss what brought you in, your current symptoms, lifestyle, sleep, digestion, stress levels and overall wellbeing. From there, an individualised treatment approach is created.
02
The treatment
Very fine needles are placed at selected acupuncture points, chosen for you rather than from a fixed protocol.
03
Safety & hygiene
I use sterile, single-use, disposable needles. Each needle is used once and then safely discarded — using sterile, single-use needles significantly reduces infection risk.
Cupping
Dry & wet (Hijama)
A traditional therapy that uses suction to create negative pressure on the skin. It can be used independently or alongside acupuncture and movement practices, depending on your individual needs. There are two main forms.
Dry cupping
Cups are placed on the skin to create suction. There is no cutting or piercing of the skin and therefore no blood is drawn. Commonly used as a complementary treatment for areas of muscular tension, stiffness and discomfort. Temporary circular marks can appear after treatment and generally fade over time.
Wet cupping / Hijama
Suction is created and very small superficial skin openings are made so that a small amount of blood can enter the cup. Because blood is involved, strict hygiene and infection-control procedures are essential: single-use sterile equipment for any procedure involving skin penetration, and blood-contaminated equipment is never shared between clients.
Why try wet cupping?
Wet cupping is a traditional therapy used to support the body’s natural healing and recovery processes, combining gentle suction with small, superficial skin incisions. It may help:
- Relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Reduce feelings of muscular heaviness
- Support recovery after physical activity
- Complement acupuncture, massage, yoga and movement therapy
- Support local circulation
- Promote relaxation and physical release
- Address chronic or localised tension
Some people choose wet cupping as part of a regular self-care routine; others come when they feel particularly tense, fatigued or physically “stuck”.
When should you book?
Cupping may be considered when you are experiencing:
- Muscular tightness
- Stiffness
- General body tension
- Localised tension
- Post-exercise muscular discomfort
- Areas that feel heavy or congested
It can also sit inside a broader wellness routine alongside Pilates, yoga, acupuncture and other movement practices. That said, cupping is not necessary for everyone and should be assessed individually.
How often?
There is no single schedule that is right for everyone. Frequency depends on your reason for treatment, your response to previous sessions and your overall health. For general wellness or muscular tension, some people choose occasional sessions when needed rather than following a fixed schedule — often spaced around four to eight weeks apart.
Wet cupping should not be repeated excessively. Repeated blood loss can contribute to anaemia, and cupping can also cause skin irritation, burns, infection or prolonged discolouration. Any treatment plan should be personalised and assessed individually.
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