Let’s talk about weight, baby…
Have we been taught to micromanage our thighs since we were thirteen? And now, midlife arrives and shape is definitely shifting.

This isn’t just about what you’re eating.

What if the way we digest life is shaping our body too?
How comfortable are you in your body, and with the layers of your life?
And how do we understand weight changes through the lens of Chinese medicine?

What’s really going on with cholesterol in perimenopause?
It’s not random. Stress, sluggish digestion, and rising cholesterol are all part of an interconnected cycle—and both Western and Chinese medicine can explain why. In this post, we break down the root causes, why it’s happening now, and how to interrupt the loop with gentle, effective steps to support your midlife vitality.

Feeling wired, tight, or foggy? You're not broken — you might just be holding onto unresolved stress. In Chinese medicine and somatic traditions, gentle movement like shaking can discharge survival energy stored in the body, supporting nervous system regulation, hormonal balance, and even relief from hot flushes or emotional overwhelm during perimenopause. Learn how simple practices like shaking — inspired by animals and supported by Qigong — can bring your body back into flow.

In serious times, play can feel misplaced — even inappropriate. But in Chinese Medicine, it’s a vital antidote to stagnation, especially during menopause and perimenopause. When combined with somatic practices and Qigong, play becomes a way to soften what’s become stuck. Healing doesn’t have to be heavy to be real.

Winter is the season of rest and deep nourishment—a vital time to tend to your inner roots in preparation for menopause. In Chinese medicine, the Kidney system governs hormonal balance, and this is the season to replenish it. If you're still cycling, now is the time to support your body with rest, warming foods, and gentle practices like qigong. Start now. Honour winter. Nourish your roots.

A Winter Solstice Vision
Under a velvet sky scattered with stars, an ancient, spiraling tree stands alone — its branches reaching like open arms toward a glowing light held at its heart. This is the essence of Deep Yin: quiet, mystical, alive with inner radiance. In stillness, something sacred is always forming.

In Chinese medicine and somatic practice, emotions are not just mental—they live in the body. Unexpressed feelings can create internal heat, disrupting hormonal balance and fluidity, especially during winter. This season invites us to pause, reflect, and tend to our inner terrain. For those navigating perimenopause or menopause, gentle somatic practices and qigong can help emotions move and healing begin. Emotions are energy in motion—and when qi flows, balance follows.

Movement has always been my medicine. From running through pain as a teenager to dancing through trauma in my twenties, it’s the thread that’s carried me through life. In my thirties, working hands-on with hundreds of bodies, I saw the same truth reflected back: when we stop moving, we start holding — tension, emotion, everything. That’s when Qigong truly found me — not just as a practice, but as deep, grounding healing.

I don’t offer a fixed protocol—I offer a living practice shaped by 30 years of bodywork, Chinese medicine, and somatic wisdom. This is not just treatment; it’s a transformational path for women in menopause and perimenopause. Through Qigong, fascia-based touch, and deep presence, I help you listen to your body’s messages—not silence them. This work is about reclaiming your power, your rhythm, and your body’s innate intelligence.

I see menopause not as a crisis, but a powerful transition—one that calls for deep support, not suppression. Through Qigong and the wisdom of Chinese medicine, I help women in perimenopause and menopause reconnect with their bodies, ease symptoms, and rebuild vitality. This is gentle, somatic healing that meets you where you are and invites your body back into balance—naturally, with breath, movement, and presence.

I help women make sense of the often confusing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause—from brain fog and hot flushes to joint pain and sleepless nights. Using Chinese medicine, somatic practices, and Qigong, I offer holistic support that honours your body’s wisdom, not overrides it. This transition isn’t something to fix—it’s something to understand, support, and move through with care.

In the intricate world of Chinese medicine, shiatsu and acupuncture form a powerful healing duo. While acupuncture is often in the spotlight, shiatsu plays a crucial supporting role, preparing the body's canvas for the precise brushstrokes of acupuncture needles.

As women approach their perimenopausal and menopausal years, they stand on the threshold of a profound life transition. This natural shift, often viewed with apprehension, can actually be a gateway to deep personal growth and renewal. Enter the transformative power of retreats.

As winter descends, the world undergoes a transformation—a shift towards stillness, introspection, and the cultivation of yin energy. In Chinese medicine, winter represents the pinnacle of yin, the feminine, receptive, and nourishing aspect of existence. Understanding and embracing these yin qualities during winter can profoundly benefit our health and well-being.

Embracing Change: Chinese Medicine and Menopause

Menopause, one of many significant life transitions for women, marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and heralds the beginning of a new chapter.

While it can bring physical and emotional changes, it also presents an opportunity for profound growth and self-discovery. In the realm of Chinese medicine, menopause is viewed through a holistic lens that emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective offers invaluable insights into navigating this transformative journey with grace and empowerment.

Nurturing Tranquility: Qigong's Profound Impact on Anxiety Relief

In our fast-paced world, stressors lurk around every corner.
Finding effective avenues to alleviate anxiety is paramount for our well-being. Anxiety can manifest in various forms, from mild unease to debilitating panic attacks, and its prevalence underscores the importance of proactive self-care practices.

Amidst the plethora of techniques available, one approach stands out for its profound impact on the nervous system: Qigong.

We may underestimate the biological need we have for another. With enhanced digital capacities all around, it’s easy to feel we’re connecting by phone, text, across all the digital platforms. What though of the warmth, the sensations of how a room feels different with the presence of others. Positive or negative. That we can feel this is one of the most human happenings.

From any perspective, gut health is key.

Chinese medicine sees the gut through many lenses. This post will focus on the organ systems most related to the digestive process. Stomach, Spleen and Pancreas. Biomedicine doesn’t mention the function of spleen all that much, more pancreas and digestive organs of stomach, gallbladder, liver and intestines both small and large.

People commonly report after receiving acupuncture treatment how they feel better able to “deal with the world”.

Whether the issue is grief, depression, frustration, anger or even feeling numb, acupuncture treatments can help.

How is this so?