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Taoism and the art of Hibernation

Posted on January 23, 2019

Baby its cold outside. No I mean it’s REALLY cold outside.

OK so it’s not as cold as Canada.

Or Russia.

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• nourishing sleep •⁠ ⁠ You can always rel • nourishing sleep •⁠
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You can always rely on the bard to say it right.⁠
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"Innocent sleep. Sleep that soothes away all our worries. Sleep that puts each day to rest. Sleep that relieves the weary laborer and heals hurt minds. Sleep, the main course in life's feast, and the most nourishing".⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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pssst...did you know I have a free e-book you can download from my website? If you're struggling with sleep it might just help you make the changes you need to make it happen. Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #sleepquotes #shakespearequotes #macbethquotes ⁠
• sleep •⁠ ⁠ One of the side-effects of ac • sleep •⁠
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One of the side-effects of acupuncture is... a really good night's sleep.⁠
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Yep. No nasties here, just some quality, deep, restorative rest.⁠
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This makes me smile because there is nothing like getting some good ZZZs in to put a different spin on the day. ⁠
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How we sleep fascinates me. I don't think there is another species of animal that needs such a long period of uninterrupted sleep - it would be far too dangerous. Have we always been like that or is it a product of the industrialised world we live in? ⁠
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Having lost many hours of sleep during the early years of childhood I do remember that it's incredible what you can do without enough sleep. But I also remember when they got a bit older, the bliss of heading to bed, knowing that no little people were going to interrupt it. ⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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If you are struggling with sleep issues, or just want to experience this happy side-effect of acupuncture then DM me. I have appointments available in July.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #insomnia #acupuncturesideeffects #getsomesleep #ineedmoresleep #naturalsleepremedy⁠
• testimonial •⁠ ⁠ Beautiful feedback from • testimonial •⁠
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Beautiful feedback from a busy busy busy woman. So pleased she was. able to to take a moment to unwind.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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If you are struggling to unwind then DM me to find out how acupuncture can help.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability⁠
• You don't have to like abortion •⁠ ⁠ "Yo • You don't have to like abortion •⁠
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"You don't have to love abortion. You can dislike it. Maybe it even makes you sad. The way you view abortion is up to you. If you don't like abortion, you can advocate for proper sex education, access to birth control and other things that have been shown to lower unplanned pregnancies. You don't have to like abortion. But what you can't do is disrespect somebody for having an abortion. You can't take away that choice from women because you don't like it. Your emotions are not somebody else's responsibility. Your emotions aren't more important that anybody else's autonomy. You don't have to like abortion, but you have to respect other people's rights and that includes the right to safe, accessible, abortion." ⁠
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@feministhood ⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I support women through the challenges of the modern world so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #roevwade #roevswade #womensrights #feminism ⁠
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• the acu-nap •⁠ ⁠ Many of you have enjoye • the acu-nap •⁠
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Many of you have enjoyed the benefits of an acu-nap. For those of you who haven't - you must!⁠
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I write all about this in my weekly newsletter. I send it out to your inbox every Sunday so you still have time to subscribe via the link in my bio.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #acunap #relaxanddestress ⁠
• Yin Tang •⁠ ⁠ Everybody's favourite poin • Yin Tang •⁠
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Everybody's favourite point. ⁠
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It has a few different uses but the main one is to calm an agitated mind. ⁠
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It's really helpful when you're struggling to switch off and I often see 'chat, chat, chat' turn in to 'zzzzzz' once this pin has gone in.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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DM me for a chat about how I can help reduce your stress and anxiety.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #yintang #acupuncturepoints #acupunctureforstress⁠
• blog •⁠ ⁠ Last year I wrote about acupun • blog •⁠
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Last year I wrote about acupuncture and male fertility on my blog. It's got some super useful tips on what steps to take to improve your fertility so pop over and take a look.⁠
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And if you know anyone who might be interested please do share.⁠

Link in bio 🧐
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Did you know that I also write a Sunday newsletter every week? You can sign up to it via the link in my bio and get loads of great content straight into your inbox every week.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #malefertility #infertility #acupunctureinfertility ⁠
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• birth without fear •⁠ ⁠ Ina May Gaskin i • birth without fear •⁠
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Ina May Gaskin is the author of 'Spiritual Midwifery' and is known as the mother of midwives. She tells a powerful message that women are more than capable of giving birth, despite what we are told and increasingly believe.⁠
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It saddens me to hear of women's fear about giving birth. It has happened for many reasons - social, historical, economic - but as Ina says, we must stop. ⁠
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Our bodies know how to birth. Let's empower ourselves so that our minds know it too. ⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers deepen their understanding of themselves so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Want to know a bit more about me? You can read more in my story on my website via the link in my bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #birthwithoutfear #inamaygaskin #inamaygaskinquote #inspirationalquotes #pregnancyquotes⁠
• pregnancy •⁠ ⁠ Did you know that it's to • pregnancy •⁠
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Did you know that it's totally safe to have acupuncture during your pregnancy?⁠
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I see women when they are pregnant to help with:⁠
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• morning sickness⁠
• anxiety⁠
• a history of miscarriage⁠
• gestational diabetes⁠
• back and hip pain⁠
• sciatica⁠
• insomnia⁠
• breech presentation⁠
• labour induction⁠
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...and much more!⁠
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I also always recommend coming in for treatment from week 36 to prepare for birth as the evidence shows that regular acupuncture during the last 4 weeks of pregnancy increases the chance of an active, natural and timely birth.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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If you're pregnant and looking for support then DM me or send me a message via the link in my bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #pregnancyart #acupunctureinpregnancy #naturalbirth⁠
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• Breech baby *⁠ ⁠ This patient was referred • Breech baby *⁠
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This patient was referred for moxa treatment at 36 weeks to turn her breech baby. She wanted to avoid an uncomfortable ECV procedure and be able to give birth at home. ⁠
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I carried out a moxa treatment coupled with some acupuncture and then sent her home to continue the moxa treatment twice a day. Two days later her baby had turned!⁠
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This is why I love Chinese medicine. ⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Do you like reading about Chinese medicine? The why not subscribe to my blog. Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #moxa #moxibustion #breechbaby #testimonial #acupuncturetestimonial⁠
• father's day •⁠ ⁠ Social media will be f • father's day •⁠
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Social media will be full of images of happy dads today so I just wanted to give a little shout out to all the men out there who aren't dads yet, but desperately want to be.⁠
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We're getting better at remembering to be sensitive to women's stories of infertility but sometimes we forget that men long for children as well. They don't always talk about it, but the pain is right there and days like today can be a real trigger.⁠
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I see you support your partners in incredible ways, so let's celebrate you today as well 🥰⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers deepen their understanding of themselves ⁠
so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #fathersday #fathers #maleinfertility ⁠
• mindfulness •⁠ ⁠ Life does move pretty f • mindfulness •⁠
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Life does move pretty fast. And have you noticed how it seems to move ever faster the older we get? ⁠
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Ferris Bueller was on to something when he suggested we start paying a bit more attention to what's going on. ⁠
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I write about this and more in my newsletter this week. ⁠
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If you like reading about mindfulness then sign up via the link in my bio.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork coach. I help freedom-seekers master their habits so that they can get well and stay well.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #inspirationalquotes #mindfulness #newsletter #mentalhealth #whatgettingolderteachesus⁠
• Kidney 3 •⁠ ⁠ I'm not too interested in • Kidney 3 •⁠
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I'm not too interested in the idea of anti-ageing. It doesn't make much sense does it? I mean you can't stop yourself from ageing. ⁠
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But you can age well.⁠
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In Chinese medicine ageing is due to the decline of our Kidney energy. The Kidneys contain the inherited reserves of life but this vital essence diminishes over our lives. We can preserve it by resting adequately and resisting the urge to over-work.⁠
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Easier said than done!⁠
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Which is why I use these two little points on so many of my patients. ⁠
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The name of this point is Tai Xi, which translates as 'a great forceful torrent'. I use these points to strengthen, stabilise and nourish the body when you're feeling tired and overworked.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers deepen their understanding of themselves ⁠
join up the dots so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Do you like reading about Chinese Medicine? The why not subscribe to my blog at: https://katybradshaw.com/blog/ (link in bio).⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #taixi #kidney3 #acupuncturepoints ⁠
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• blog •⁠ ⁠ It's Healthy Eating Week so I • blog •⁠
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It's Healthy Eating Week so I thought I'd remind you of all the interesting things Chinese medicine has to say about eating.⁠
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Hop on over to my blog (link in bio) to read:⁠
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1. How to eat⁠
2. What to eat⁠
3. When to eat⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers master their habits so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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I also have a great free eBook you can download to help you master your habits and make the changes you want to see.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #masteryourhabits #eatwelllivewell #chinesedietarymedicine #healthyeatingweek ⁠
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• radical ageing •⁠ ⁠ Let's get old. Let's • radical ageing •⁠
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Let's get old. Let's shake the world up. Let's celebrate being women who age.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork coach. I help freedom-seekers deepen their understanding of themselves ⁠
so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Did you know that I write a Sunday love letter every week? You can sign up to it here: https://katybradshaw.com/links/ and get loads of great content straight into your inbox every week.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #gloriasteinem #gloriasteinemquote #radicalageing #growingolddisgracefully⁠
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• longevity •⁠ ⁠ Chinese medicine, in all • longevity •⁠
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Chinese medicine, in all its forms, is about cultivating longevity. ⁠
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Longevity literally means 'long life'.⁠
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Acupuncture, Herbs, Qi Gong and Tui Na massage exist to heal and preserve the body so that we can live a long and full life. ⁠
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I remember hearing once that they perform hardly any hip operations in China because t'ai chi and Qi Gong are so popular, preventing the need for them in the elderly. I don't know if this is true, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was.⁠
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We all age, but how we age is in part determined by how we live. And now is the time to do it. However old or young you are, take care of what you eat, how you move, how you rest and how you feel.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork coach. I help freedom-seekers master their habits so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Why not join download my free e-book ‘mastering your habits’ to get started on your own transformational health journey. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #longevity ⁠
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• introductions •⁠ ⁠ I've had a few new fo • introductions •⁠
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I've had a few new followers on here so thought I'd re-introduce myself.⁠
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My name is Katy Bradshaw, an I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breath-work coach. I help freedom-seekers to get well and stay well. ⁠
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My practice is rooted in the belief that our capacity for healing is innate and we can radically change our health if given the time, space and support to do so.⁠
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Our bodies know how to heal.⁠
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I use my extensive experience to help people enact that courageous change. It takes patience, compassion and a different way of thinking but it’s worth making the investment. YOU are worth the investment.⁠
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We all deserve to thrive.⁠
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I create a safe and comfortable space for you to pause, to listen and to reflect, so that you can tune in to what your body is telling you. We will have the unique conversations that you won’t be having anywhere else, where you will gain new insights into what’s really going on and ultimately get to where you want to be – feeling good, functioning well and in control of your well-being.⁠
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Did you know that I write a Sunday love letter every week? You can sign up to it here: https://katybradshaw.com/links/ and get loads of great content straight into your inbox every week.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability
• Ting Jin •⁠ ⁠ Ting Jin translates as lis • Ting Jin •⁠
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Ting Jin translates as listening energy and is an extremely important skill when practising internal marital arts like Qi Gong Breathwork. ⁠
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It is the ability to pause, be still and listen to what is happening within. It involves retreating, blunting the noise and hubbub of the external world and softening to really hear what your body is trying to tell you.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork coach. I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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Sign up for my Breathwork Foundations workshop happening on 12th June 2022 via the link in my bio to start your own journey towards health.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #breathwork #breathworkshop #qigongbreathwork #daoism #daoistqigong #tingjin ⁠
• breathwork •⁠ ⁠ Sign up for my Breathwor • breathwork •⁠
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Sign up for my Breathwork Foundations workshop happening on 12th June 2022.⁠
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Find out more and register via the link in my bio.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork coach. I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #breathwork #breathworkshop #qigongbreathwork #daoism #daoistqigong⁠
• capability •⁠ ⁠ Capability is a core ele • capability •⁠
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Capability is a core element of my work. I believe that when we encourage and support capability in others, they are better able to take care of their own health.⁠
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Some of us need more support than others, but it's in all of us. ⁠
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This increases self-esteem, confidence, self-belief and has better outcomes. It serves us well to know that we can be in control of our own emotional and physical well-being.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork coach. I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can get well and stay well. ⁠
⁠
Sign up for my Breathwork Foundations workshop happening on 12th June 2022 via the link in my bio to start your own journey towards health.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #breathwork #breathworkshop #qigongbreathwork #daoism #daoistqigong #capability⁠
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