Trying to conceive can be one of the most emotionally charged experiences a person or couple goes through. Whether you have been trying for a few months or considerably longer, it is natural to explore every avenue that might help — and acupuncture is one that comes up frequently. As an acupuncturist practising in Oxford, I work with patients who are trying to conceive naturally, and fertility is one of the areas I find most meaningful to support. In this post I want to give

Understanding Acupuncture Acupuncture dates back thousands of years. It involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to promote healing, restore balance, and alleviate pain. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body’s vital energy, or “qi” (pronounced “chee”), flows through pathways called meridians. When this flow is disrupted, it can lead to pain and illness. Acupuncture aims to restore this balance and improve overall well-being. How Acu

In Neoclassical Acupuncture (NCA), one of the most interesting aspects is that there are indeed six elements not five, which contrasts with traditional acupuncture. Slate Burris, the founder of NCA has done a brilliant interview explaining why he sees that there is a sixth element and not just a fifth, which you can find here . But why are there six elements, not five? Well let me quote from the podcast description to get us started: "Have you ever wondered why the Classics s

How Acupuncture can help with the Menopause

Neoclassical Acupuncture (NCA) is probably one of the most interesting developments in Acupuncture in recent years. The founder, Slate Burris, spent several years experimenting with the points and meridians, and has made some remarkable discoveries within the body, which likely was known in ancient China. How it works NCA incorporates parts of the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but it uses a simpler approach. Rather than looking for patterns of disharmony or

What is Acupuncture? My first post in describing what Acupuncture is, helping people to understand all the different fields of Acupuncture