Tam Acu

21/09/2026

This Dr speaks my language 🙏

YOUR ELECTRIC BODY

You are an electric being.

Your cells run on an electrical charge.
It is a guiding force in your biology.

Electrical charge drives the behavior, movement and differentiation of the cells in your body.

You can support your bioelectric body with breath, movement, your thoughts and emotions, your light environment and true hydration. & ACUPUNCTURE ☯️

A quantum biology approach to health centers, the bioelectric body rather than ignoring it.

Your body is more than a chemical being.
Your body is brilliant.

This is what my work is all about.
An exploration into the intelligence of life and how we are not separate from it.
We are an expression of it.

Dr Catherine Clinton

14/09/2026

🍂 Autumn — The Season of Metal, the Lungs & Large Intestine, and Letting Go 🍂

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Autumn is governed by the Metal element — a season of harvest, contraction, reflection and turning inward.

It is associated with the Lungs and Large Intestine, organs connected with taking in what nourishes us and releasing what we no longer need — both physically and emotionally.

Just as the trees naturally shed their leaves to conserve energy for the colder months ahead, Autumn invites us to practise the art of letting go. 🍁

🌬️ The emotional wisdom of Autumn

The Lungs are traditionally associated with grief, sadness and attachment. When we resist change or hold tightly to the past, our energy can become stagnant.

Autumn offers us an opportunity to gently acknowledge feelings of loss, reflect on what our experiences have taught us, and release what is no longer serving us.

In doing so, we cultivate the Metal qualities of discernment, clarity, boundaries and self-worth.

🤍 Supporting the body through Autumn

In TCM, the Lungs are said to govern the skin and the body’s protective Wei Qi (defensive energy). As the weather becomes cooler and drier, slowing down and conserving our energy can help us move into Winter with greater resilience.

Autumn self-care focuses on nourishing, warming and moistening the body.

Think:
🍐 Poached pears
🍯 Honey
🥕 Warming soups and nourishing root vegetables
🫚 Ginger
🧄 Garlic

Moderate amounts of pungent foods such as ginger and garlic are traditionally used to support circulation and the respiratory system.

🌿 A simple practice for letting go

You can also try the Lung Healing Sound.

Close your eyes, take a gentle breath in and imagine inhaling pure white light. Then slowly exhale with an elongated:

“Sssssss…”

Allow the breath and sound to soften the chest and create a sense of release.

As you breathe out, imagine letting go of sadness, grief, fatigue or anything you have been carrying that you no longer need.

🍂 Autumn reminds us that letting go is not a loss — it is part of the natural rhythm of life.

07/09/2026

This is a great podcast featuring Dr Dan Keown, author of The Spark in the Machine.

This book was essential reading when I started my degree, some 9 years ago now.
I recommend it to many of my clients & friends to give a more in-depth perspective of this powerful modality.
I think you’ll enjoy it 🫶

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MmzgN8XNvUjNdEv5yqFIP?si=Gw9gu3mrRDu1xGcGMQU9TA&utm_source=copy-link

Dhugal Meachem: Qiology - the art of health podcast · Episode

04/09/2026

“I come to see you because I feel better after talking to you.”

I hear versions of this from my clients all the time — and honestly, it means so much to me. ❤️

Because acupuncture isn’t just about the needles.

Yes, I work on pain, stress, tension, sleep, mental wellbeing and so much more. But there’s another really important part of what happens in the treatment room…

We talk.

You have time to slow down.
Time to be listened to.
Time to talk about what’s really going on.
Time to focus on you.

And I think that practitioner-client relationship is a huge part of why so many of my clients become regulars.

They don’t necessarily wait until something is wrong before they come in. They use acupuncture as part of their regular self-care — to help keep themselves well, balanced and on top of ongoing conditions.

For some, it’s about managing pain.
For others, it’s supporting their mental health.
For many, it’s simply about having that regular reset.

Acupuncture may be the treatment — but the connection, conversation and relationship are a big part of the medicine too. 🌿

And I feel incredibly lucky that so many people trust me to be part of their wellbeing journey. ❤️

03/08/2026

Grateful for this recent testimonial 🙏❤️

Acupuncture is just one part of how I support healing.

Every person who walks through my door has their own story, and I believe true healing comes from looking at the whole person—not just their symptoms.

Alongside treatment, I love helping my clients understand other ways they can support their health, so they feel informed, empowered, and confident in taking an active role in their own wellbeing.

Healing isn’t something that happens to you—it’s something we work towards together. It’s a partnership built on trust, compassion, and a shared goal of helping you feel your very best.

Seeing someone regain their health, confidence, and quality of life is the greatest privilege, and without doubt the most rewarding part of being a holistic practitioner ☯️

22/07/2026

If you’re looking to understand the basic philosophy of Chinese medicine, then this podcast might be for you 🙏

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RUfFzZTyMdtd087NTNOCg?si=26Gjq9jAR5aZCO45iFzs-Q&utm_source=copy-link

The RAISE Podcast · Episode

13/07/2026

Duration & frequency of treatment vary since each person is a unique riddle to be solved.

Some may need only a few sessions, while others may need the accumulated benefit of weeks or months of attention.
This all depends on factors such as severity of the complaint, how long the person has had it & the extent to which living patterns exacerbate the condition.

In my experience the potential of acupuncture is often maximised by frequency, continuity & perseverance.

Acupuncture is a subtle & potent technique for initiating change that may engender strong reactions as well as gradual transformations.
There is often a struggle between the need for change & the desire to maintain that which is stable & familiar.

Everyone wishes for a cure without change, for recovery without effort.

It’s a collaboration between practitioner & client, working together for the most favourable outcome ☯️

01/07/2026

Fascinating article but not surprised at all….

“Though he started his career as a Cornell-educated psychiatrist, Dr. Hammer began studying Chinese medicine in the early 70’s and focused heavily on cultivating the art of Chinese pulse diagnosis. What he learned over the course of his career was alarming.

Most people are unaware of the vast amount of health information that can be revealed from feeling the pulse of the radial artery. In the Shen-Hammer pulse system there are 28 different pulse positions, 9 different depths of pressure and 90 distinct sensations or pulse qualities that combine to provide a wealth of detailed information about how our bodies are functioning”

Dr. Hammer explains that the Shen-Hammer pulse system uses detailed assessment of the radial pulse to gather extensive information about a person’s health, analyzing multiple pulse positions, depths, and qualities to evaluate how the body is functioning.

He also suggests that many chronic health problems are linked to widespread exposure to environmental toxins.
According to him, not only military personnel but the general population is regularly exposed to substances that may contribute to conditions such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and autism.
He suggests that people differ in their susceptibility to these exposures, so while individuals may encounter similar toxins, they do not all become ill at the same rate or develop the same conditions….

https://anntomokorosen.substack.com/p/dr-leon-hammer-and-my-husband-ross?r=9koa1&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwZnRzaASxo9RmdHNoBLGTgGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6Kwgf5p4czpNbtYM_3dRJ94lSHoT2xWGLGiCfPnOzJzENEf9As1I9f4Ymk8g_aem__KwPndCvuJwCEGKpflarUQ&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhbgwhcvq&triedRedirect=true

For decades, before he passed at the age of 99 in 2023, Dr.

15/06/2026

I want to try acupuncture, but how will I know if it’s working & how many sessions will I need✨

When a client enquires about treatment they generally have a preconception about acupuncture.
Some may have done a quick google search or watched a short insta post & decided this could be a quick way to resolve their health issues 🤔

Heres a brief idea of what to expect:

Acupuncture works cumulatively—each treatment builds on the last.
While some people experience immediate relief, lasting results often take time and consistency, especially with chronic conditions.
It’s the same principle with gym work & expecting a 6 pack after one workout 🏋️‍♀️

For example - chronic pain & hormonal problems often require a minimum of 6 treatments over a 6 week period.
This gives the practitioner a good insight to how you’re responding & a chance for you to adapt to some of the lifestyle/dietary changes that may be required.
I don’t just place needles, but assess you holistically - in my case from a Chinese medicine perspective ☯️

During this course you can often expect to experience some, if not all of the following indications that acupuncture is working:

✨ Better sleep – deeper, more restful sleep and waking feeling refreshed.

✨ Greater awareness – heightened senses and increased connection with your body.

✨ More emotions – feelings may surface more easily as underlying stress is released.

✨ Increased energy – feeling more motivated, alert, and vibrant.

✨ Less stress – calmer moods and a greater ability to cope with daily pressures.

✨ Improved digestion – more regular bowel movements and better digestive balance.

If you’re noticing any of these changes, stay the course—symptom relief is often not far behind 🙏

14/06/2026

Every lady I treat for hormonal imbalances & those transitioning through peri & menopause rarely present with the same symptoms!
More often than not they’re also dealing with other underlying physical & emotional traumas past & present that requires a sensitive & nuanced approach ❤️‍🩹

🌸 Menopause Support with TCM Acupuncture 🌸

Menopause is a natural transition, but that doesn’t mean you have to ‘struggle’ through it.

Research shows that regular TCM acupuncture treatments can significantly improve quality of life by supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause. 💕

✨ How can acupuncture help?

🔥 Reduce hot flushes & night sweats
Supports the body’s temperature regulation to help ease sudden heat surges.

😴 Improve sleep quality
Calms the nervous system and promotes deeper, more restorative sleep.

💗 Support mood & emotional balance
Encourages the release of feel-good hormones to help with anxiety, irritability and mood swings.

🦴 Ease aches and stiffness
Helps reduce inflammation and relieve joint and muscle discomfort.

⚡ Boost energy & mental clarity
Supports circulation and helps combat fatigue and brain fog.

🌿 A personalised, holistic approach
In TCM, we treat the root cause—not just the symptoms—because every woman’s menopause journey is unique.

You don’t have to simply “put up with it.” Support is available, and you deserve to thrive in this next chapter. ✨