When you feel like you need some grounding, centering or calming, simple foot Acupressure is a gentle and supportive way to find this. Learning Acupressure was part of my training to become a Shiatsu practitioner. Shiatsu therapy is a form of bodywork developed through a Japanese lens, which works with the same channel (or meridian) [...]
Understand what endometriosis is, signs to look out for, how to get diagnosed, treatment comparisons, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis management. I recently started treating a woman with sub-fertility, who has been trying to conceive for 4 years unsuccessfully. Only at age 38 was she finally diagnosed with Endometriosis. She’s part of a [...]
As the hours of sunlight increase the air has started to become warmer and heavy with fragrant blooms. With these Springtime changes we tend to naturally feel more energised. Many of us embrace returning to exercise with this upsurge of energy but often this can bring on injury or burnout if we aren’t careful, especially [...]
Childhood trauma can cast long shadows over our lives, but it doesn't have to define your future. If you're ready to heal and transform, this post is for you. It was the morning of December 26th, and Emma (not her real name), a teenager at the time, found herself in the middle of a lagoon, [...]
As someone who has worked as a body-centered therapist and a doula for years, I am passionate about supporting people strengthen their connection to their innate wisdom and authority. This means connecting to our body and to nature itself. Our bodies hold an incredible amount of knowledge and strength, but it's not easy to stay [...]
One of the resources I often turn to for insight and advice about the education and science of sex is Emily Nagoski’s essential work Come As You Are. It is a fun and often mind-blowing read. One topic close to my heart, and no doubt yours as a client of Kundalini House, is mindfulness. How [...]
Breaking Free From Self-Sabotage: My Personal Journey I was 12 years old, sitting an exam to get into senior school. But I was so dyslexic, I couldn’t read the questions on the exam paper. For 40 minutes, I just sat there, stressing out, feeling more and more stupid and useless. The emotional stress of that [...]
Preparing for a baby's arrival often focuses heavily on the birth itself, but planning for the postnatal period is equally crucial. We often underestimate the profound physical, mental, and emotional impact of carrying and birthing a baby. Did you know it takes about two years for a woman’s body to fully recover from pregnancy and [...]
Love and sex are now a strong part of our definition of romance. While sexual desire comes from our attraction to someone, we only fall in love with them if they become an attachment figure, a person who reminds us of what we need to feel safe and secure. As we get to know the [...]
Navigating Life's Challenges: Transforming Stress into Growth Life is a journey with its fair share of ups and downs. While we'd all prefer more ups than downs, the reality is that we all face challenging times. For those experiencing a rough patch and seeking answers, this blog is for you. Here are two common sources [...]