Khoo Acupuncture

Khoo Acupuncture Hello, I am Jo Khoo Lic.Ac MBAcC a licensed acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council.

I am launching my business in Central London and also working for a clinic in Crouch End, North London.

Last weekend I spent two days at the UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2026, exploring this year’s theme: Internal Lands...
14/06/2026

Last weekend I spent two days at the UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2026, exploring this year’s theme: Internal Landscapes. A rich reminder of how beautifully layered our medicine is, ecological, poetic and deeply practical.

Searching for the Dao of Medicine — Prof Volker Scheid
Four classical pathways for cultivating clinical virtuosity. A grounding reflection on who we are as practitioners.
It made me pause and remember why I do this work.

EDS, Hypermobility & the Meridian Landscape — Frances Turner
How extreme sensitivity to needling reveals the meridians themselves. So valuable for supporting patients with connective‑tissue fragility.
It reminded me how much patients teach us when we really listen.

Ridges, Valleys & Rivers — Cinzia Scorzon
The classical shan‑shui model: the body as a dynamic terrain of “mountains” and “waters”. Visually grounded, clinically accessible.
It gave me new language for things I feel in clinic but don’t always have words for.

Korean Hand Acupuncture for Migraines — Jong Baik
Micro‑systems, pulse diagnostics and new ways to support chronic migraine patients.
I left this one itching to get back into clinic and try things out.

Herbs, Acupuncture & the Microbiome — Martin John
The “living terrain” as an internal ecosystem shaped by digestion, immunity and the microbiome.
It tied together so many threads I’ve been thinking about lately.

Iron Deficiency: The Eye of the Storm — Julie Reynolds (the Principle from my college The Acupuncture Academy)
Why iron deficiency is so often missed, and how acupuncture may support ferritin regulation.
This one hit close to home — n SO many ways!

There was also morning Qi Gong, hitting the dance floor with old college friends (The Acupuncture Academy alumni truly are the most raucous bunch), I bought loads of awesome supplies in the marketplace… and I even won a Phoenix Medical gift voucher (shopping spree alert)!!
I’m coming back to clinic feeling inspired, grounded, and full of ideas to support my patients with even more nuance and care.
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Grain in Ear · 芒种 · máng zhǒngOn Jun 5, 2026, we enter Mángzhǒng, Grain in Ear on the Solar Calendar, this marks the mom...
14/06/2026

Grain in Ear · 芒种 · máng zhǒng

On Jun 5, 2026, we enter Mángzhǒng, Grain in Ear on the Solar Calendar, this marks the moment when grains develop their tiny bristles, signalling to farmers that the window for sowing is brief and must be used wisely. It’s a solar term full of movement and momentum, when nature shifts from gentle spring growth into purposeful early summer action. Traditionally, this is when grains that bear awns are sown, making it one of the busiest periods in the farming year.

Some seasons ask us to rest, and others ask us to act while the timing is right. Mángzhǒng is that quiet but insistent nudge to finally plant the things you’ve been holding onto. For me, that’s social media. It’s something I’ve circled, avoided, overthought. This term reminds me that readiness isn’t perfection; it’s simply the willingness to begin. Momentum doesn’t arrive first. It arrives because you start.

So I’ve been doing the things I’ve been putting off: tackling my admin, getting the wheels turning behind the scenes, unpacking the last of my moving boxes, ticking off the list that’s been staring at me for weeks. None of it glamorous, all of it necessary. And with each small action, I can feel the energy shift. Early summer is active but not frantic. It’s about timely steps that build their own rhythm.

Do the thing you’ve been avoiding. Plant the seed. Momentum builds through doing.

Early summer is here, I just love that soft, golden warmth you feel on your skin… and let’s be honest, we have to make t...
14/06/2026

Early summer is here, I just love that soft, golden warmth you feel on your skin… and let’s be honest, we have to make the most of it because it never lasts long in the UK.

I’ve definitely been feeling a bit dehydrated from rushing around and squeezing every drop out of these long warm days, knowing full well the rain is always waiting in the wings.

This is the time to keep your body’s fluids happy as the days get brighter (and busier).
Light, fresh, gently cooling foods are your friend right now.

Think peas, broad beans, asparagus, strawberries, basically everything the UK is proudly showing off at the moment.

And because my days can get very full, I like to batch‑make a couple of side salads at the start of the week. It means there’s always something delicious waiting in the fridge, ready to become a meal even when I’m not in the mood to cook. Future‑me is always grateful.

Asparagus and new potato salad, my absolute early‑summer staple. It’s simple, fresh, and perfect for batch‑making so there’s always something nourishing in the fridge when days get busy. Have it warm on the first day, and it keeps beautifully for a next day lunchbox treat. Future‑me is always grateful ☺️

What’s in season in the UK this week:
• Asparagus
• New potatoes
• Broad beans
• Peas
• Spinach & chard
• Radishes
• Spring onions
• Strawberries
• Rhubarb
• Mint, parsley, dill
• Barley + early‑summer grains

SO MUCH YUM! 😋

Introduction to the 24 Solar TermsThe 24 Solar Terms · 二十四节气 · èr shí sì jié qì are one of the oldest ways humans have u...
14/06/2026

Introduction to the 24 Solar Terms

The 24 Solar Terms · 二十四节气 · èr shí sì jié qì are one of the oldest ways humans have understood time — not by clocks or calendars, but by watching the sky, the soil, the light, and the quiet shifts in nature.

Created thousands of years ago in ancient China, the solar terms divide the year into 24 seasonal moments.

Each one marks a real change in the natural world: warmth returning, rains arriving, grains ripening, frost descending.

They guided farmers, families, and communities — and they still offer gentle wisdom today.

In a world that moves quickly, the solar terms invite us to slow down, notice the subtle transitions, and live with more rhythm and ease.

A reminder that nature doesn’t rush, and we don’t have to either.

This series will explore all 24 terms throughout the year, their meaning, their beauty, and how they can support a more grounded, seasonal way of living.

Last year, I officially graduated from the Acupuncture Academy. I took some time out to recover from some tragic family ...
14/06/2026

Last year, I officially graduated from the Acupuncture Academy. I took some time out to recover from some tragic family losses 🥺 but have now started back on the path after a lot of self-healing.

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