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All your questions answered

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General Q&A

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  • There’s no single right place.

    We choose together based on what you need right now.

    Acupuncture → regulates your body + nervous system

    Mentoring → clarity for deeper, more complex emotional seasons

    Kintsugi Within → daily practice, emotional steadiness, and self-trust

    Together they create a gentle progression:

    Relief → Calm → Clarity → Confidence → Freedom

  • It treats the root, not the symptoms.

    It honours your whole self — body, mind, emotions, lived experience — and helps restore the inner balance that modern life disrupts.

    Women describe it as:

    “Finally something that works on all levels.”

    Five-Element Acupuncture views you as part of nature — guided by the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.

    When these are balanced, you feel:

    • calm

    • grounded

    • energised

    • emotionally steady

    • more like yourself

    It is gentle, holistic, and deeply effective.

  • Acupuncture uses ultra-fine, sterile needles to gently stimulate key points on the body.

    This helps:

    • regulate the nervous system

    • improve energy flow

    • reduce stress

    • settle emotions

    • support your body’s natural healing response

    Most people feel little or no discomfort — many feel an immediate sense of calm.

  • Each session includes:

    • a check-in on how you’ve been feeling

    • gentle, personalised treatment

    • occasional moxibustion (a warming, soothing technique)

    • space to talk, reflect, and ask questions

    I explain everything as we go so you always feel safe, informed, and at ease.

    My aim isn’t to “fix” you — but to reset your system so your body can rebalance naturally.

  • Yes.

    It’s a natural therapy with an excellent safety record.

    All needles are sterile, single-use, and disposed of immediately.

  • This varies for each person, but a helpful guide is:

    • Acupuncture: 4–6 weekly sessions to stabilise initially.

    • Mentoring: 1–6+ depending on depth and support needed

    • Kintsugi Within: a complete 21-day inner reset

    We’ll discuss what’s right for you during your free call.

  • No.

    They complement medical care beautifully, but don’t replace your GP or consultant.

    I don’t offer quick fixes — I offer a personal, whole-person approach that supports deeper, longer-lasting change.

  • Every woman is unique, so I can’t guarantee specific outcomes — no one ethically can.

    But I can promise a safe, supportive, compassionate experience that is thoughtfully designed to help your body and mind shift in the right direction.

  • Most people who “failed” at mindfulness were simply taught it in a way that they didn’t understand. 

    Kintsugi Within is different — gentle, embodied, nervous-system-led, modern.

    It teaches you how to practise in a way that feels human, doable, and compassionate.

  • Absolutely.

    Acupuncture, mentoring, and mindfulness all work safely alongside medication.

  • • Initial acupuncture or mentoring (90–120 mins): £75

    • Ongoing sessions (60 mins): £65

    • Kintsugi Within (21 days): £245

  • Yes — most insurance companies cover acupuncture.

    I can guide you through the simple process and provide anything you need for your claim.

  • I keep my clinic as environmentally conscious as possible:

    • energy-efficient LED lighting

    • digital notes + minimal paper

    • non-toxic cleaning products

    • weekly recycling

    • sustainable medical supplies where possible

    • plants for natural air quality

    • paperless marketing

    • wipeable medical-grade bedding

    • patients bring their own blankets to reduce unnecessary washing

    If you have ideas, I’m always open to improvements.

  • I primarily work with women, but anyone is welcome.

    Inclusivity, equality, and compassion are central to my practice, and I’m committed to offering a safe, respectful space for all genders.

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