Maeve O'Donnell Acupuncture

Sep 17, 20192 min

Qigong Classes

Last month I set up a weekly beginners qigong exercise class in my acupuncture clinic. The idea came to me because two of my older...

Feb 28, 20192 min

Warm up with Moxibustion

Moxibustion has been used throughout East Asia for thousands of years. In fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture,translated...

Nov 26, 20181 min

I've completed my Toyohari course!

I am very happy to have completed my training and am now a fully qualified Toyohari Japanese acupuncturist and will be a member of the UK...

Oct 10, 20181 min

Depression

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. About two thirds of adults will...

Apr 4, 20181 min

My Treatment Room

I feel very fortunate to practice in a beautiful tranquil space in my home-a room with a view. Most people who enter the treatment room...

Mar 19, 20182 min

Balance Your Modern Life With Ancient Wisdom

The foundations of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture were laid down over 2000 years ago. The values and beliefs of the physicians...

Jan 18, 20181 min

Thoughts - Toyohari Acupuncture Course

Last weekend I embarked on a ten month course of Toyohari acupuncture in Reading. I first heard about Toyohari in 1991 when I was still...

Dec 20, 20172 min

The Cycle of the Seasons - Winter

In acupuncture theory, humans are seen as microcosms of the natural world that surrounds them. We are subject to the same cycles that...

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