ANNYBODY Wellness

Chinese medicine & Shiatsu practitioner

Acupuncture & Herbal medicine

Shiatsu & Qigong

Anny has helped me hugely with everything from gut problems to joint and muscle dysfunctions, as well as helping helping uncover psychological traumas stored in my body. She’s got a breadth of experience and knowledge that is hard to find, and is also a warm and funny person who is down to earth and relatable. Highly recommended.
— Pip Norman
I began with Anny’s qigong class online in January 2022, completely new to the practice. It has been a revelation in my health journey and my understanding of body connection. Anny is an incredible teacher, a strong guide and open and inclusive in her approach. The weekly practice of qigong with Anny online is transformative. Her in person healing and body work through acupuncture, shiatsu and Chinese medicine takes the practice to another level. Take the time to care for yourself with this gem of a human to walk alongside you in your healing journey!
— Dimity Hawkins

 A brief overview of Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine is deeply rooted in Shamanism and philosophy.

Over several thousand years in China and East Asia, Chinese medicine has developed and evolved based on the populations of the time.

The philosophy says we are not only connected to, but we are a significant part of the natural world. Our own life force is connected to and effected by changing weather patterns and seasons, times of day and climate.

Our organ systems have strong relationship with specific climactic factors.

This is to say that health is not static.

We are constantly changing and adapting to the ever changing environment ourselves.

This may explain how such an ancient medicine is still relevant today, having adapted to change over time. Chinese medicine is alive, just as we are.

In principle, Chinese medicine understands life is change.

When there is change, there is movement.

When there is movement, there is life.

When there is no movement, there is no life.

If we are unable to adapt we may become ill.

If our system becomes clogged and unable to move, we may become ill.

We could say the aim of the game of health from a Chinese machine perspective, is movement.

Physical movement, of the muscles, joints and limbs with activity.

Physiological movement of fluids such as blood with hormones and chemical interactions.

Movement of the invisible - thoughts or emotions, which affect the movement and rhythm of the blood and heart beat.

In short, if we are able to keep the movement through the human system, we have health.

When there is stasis or stuck-ness anywhere, there is potential for buildup.

Think about a corner of a garden where leaves and matter build up. Wind blows more and more leaves over time, the rain moistens the heap and is unable to drain. It may start to become damp, smelly and heavy. While in another spot of the garden the soil is bare, dry and could begin to crack.

Given there are numerous factors to account for in the natural environment, so too our internal environments are complex beyond our logical understanding. The philosophy of Chinese medicine is more about rectifying the natural forces of wind and drainage for example, than about moving the piles of leaves per se.

We move the body in space and time in so many ways, walking, dancing, stretching, sweating. Moving thoughts by conversation, reading, writing. Moving emotions by expressing. Without any of this movement we may find ourselves with ill health.

Movement up and down, around and down are pretty fundamental. Digestion for example needs to move down first from mouth to stomach, then around to spread energy through the system, and finally down and waste out. If this delicate yet robust system is interrupted we’ll have trouble.

Chinese medicine sees health and ill health on a moving continuum. Approaching each person and situation from this perspective.

Flexible in principle, the art of Chinese medicine is able to support you wherever you are on your journey through life.

Anny’s got the touch, she’s intuitive and knowledgeable and finds the spot. I always feel ‘held’, her listening deep and flexible, I leave settled with more internal space than when I arrived. A session with Anny is the gift I give myself and also a special gift to give to others.
— Catherine Simmonds
Anny is an amazing and intuitive practitioner. Her consults are never hurried and her wholistic work has treated both my recurring body issues as a musician while improving my general inner balance and sense of calm in myself. Would highly recommend Anny for whatever ails you!
— Dan West
Cannot recommend ENOUGH!!
I have been seeing Anny for about a year now where she has treated me for various things from painful wrists, throughout my pregnancy for fatigue, aches and pains, gut health, mental clarity and now supporting me through my postpartum journey. Her space is beyond welcoming, loving and safe.
I have been treated through qi gong, acupuncture, shiatsu and herbal medicine.
— Kirsty Kelly