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Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety

Managing stress and anxiety can be challenging, but acupuncture offers a gentle, research-backed approach to help calm both mind and body.

Studies have shown that acupuncture can help regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play a crucial role in mood stabilisation and emotional wellbeing.

In our sessions, I create a safe and supportive space to explore your personal stress triggers and lifestyle. Together, we’ll work on restoring balance, both physically and emotionally.

Acupuncture activates specific points in your body, reducing cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress, and releasing endorphins, which improve your mood and create a deep sense of relaxation.

By regulating your nervous system, it not only eases stress but also helps manage anxiety effectively.

Over time, research suggests this approach can lead to long-term benefits in stress management. I recommend starting with a few weekly sessions, and then spacing them out as you begin to feel more balanced and at ease.

Sophie Webb’s (Principle Acupuncturist) offering on Tuesdays between 5pm - 9.45pm

  • Initial Consultation (90 mins) - £150 
  • Follow-up Consultation (50 mins) - £85

Book an appointment now

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Very excited about this year's York Rise Street Party as Moon celebrates its 5th Birthday!

We’ll have a series of free sessions and treatments at Moon, and at our stall (on York Rise, near the vets) you’ll be able to meet and talk to a series of experts on women’s health.

You can also find a selection of beautiful handmade jumpers (donated by Mama Moon, aka Anna’s mum) being sold to raise funds for the Moon Community Health CIC.

Check out our bio to find out more + book the free sessions and treatments.
Very excited about this year's York Rise Street Party as Moon celebrates its 5th Birthday! We’ll have a series of free sessions and treatments at Moon, and at our stall (on York Rise, near the vets) you’ll be able to meet and talk to a series of experts on women’s health. You can also find a selection of beautiful handmade jumpers (donated by Mama Moon, aka Anna’s mum) being sold to raise funds for the Moon Community Health CIC. Check out our bio to find out more + book the free sessions and treatments.14 hours ago
What the blazes! 

This UK summer has been hotter than most of us can remember. Some of us are loving it. Others are counting the days until it's cooler. 

Why are we all so different? 

According to Chinese Medicine, we all have our own unique balance of Yin and Yang. So while one person might thrive in a hot, energetic summer, someone else may find it completely depleting. 

If Yin and Yang have always sounded a bit mystical, here's a quick look. 

⭕ Yin - Feminine = Still, Cooling, Nourishing, Receptive, Moistening, Interior 

⭕ Yang - Masculine = Moving, Warming, Transforming, Active, Drying, Exterior
 
This summer has been incredibly Yang. 

While that can feel energising, too much Yang can make it harder to slow down, switch off and truly rest. 

You may have noticed more: 

⭕️ Tired but wired
⭕️ Restless sleep or insomnia
⭕️ Headaches or migraines
⭕ Anxiety or feeling overwhelmed
⭕️ Irritability or a short fuse
⭕️ Neck and shoulder tension
⭕️ Hot flushes or menopausal symptoms flaring
 
Acupuncture helps restore balance by nourishing Yin and calming your nervous system. Better still, you get permission to lie down, close your eyes while Sophie or Sunila work with your body's underlying patterns, giving you the chance for a deep rest and reset. 

Our next Acupuncture Collective is on 17 August, just a few days after the spectacular solar eclipse. Whether you're into lunar cycles or not, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, reset and head into late summer feeling more balanced. 

We'd love to see you there.
 
Our next Acupuncture Collective is taking place between 2pm to 8pm on Monday 17th August.
 
Book via our bio
What the blazes! This UK summer has been hotter than most of us can remember. Some of us are loving it. Others are counting the days until it's cooler. Why are we all so different? According to Chinese Medicine, we all have our own unique balance of Yin and Yang. So while one person might thrive in a hot, energetic summer, someone else may find it completely depleting. If Yin and Yang have always sounded a bit mystical, here's a quick look. ⭕ Yin - Feminine = Still, Cooling, Nourishing, Receptive, Moistening, Interior ⭕ Yang - Masculine = Moving, Warming, Transforming, Active, Drying, Exterior   This summer has been incredibly Yang. While that can feel energising, too much Yang can make it harder to slow down, switch off and truly rest. You may have noticed more: ⭕️ Tired but wired ⭕️ Restless sleep or insomnia ⭕️ Headaches or migraines ⭕ Anxiety or feeling overwhelmed ⭕️ Irritability or a short fuse ⭕️ Neck and shoulder tension ⭕️ Hot flushes or menopausal symptoms flaring   Acupuncture helps restore balance by nourishing Yin and calming your nervous system. Better still, you get permission to lie down, close your eyes while Sophie or Sunila work with your body's underlying patterns, giving you the chance for a deep rest and reset. Our next Acupuncture Collective is on 17 August, just a few days after the spectacular solar eclipse. Whether you're into lunar cycles or not, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, reset and head into late summer feeling more balanced. We'd love to see you there.   Our next Acupuncture Collective is taking place between 2pm to 8pm on Monday 17th August.   Book via our bio5 days ago
Very fortunate to witness a total eclipse... absolutely amazing...
Very fortunate to witness a total eclipse... absolutely amazing...1 week ago
You should have received this month's newsletter this morning, so check out your inbox! (or the link in our bio 😊)

There's news of our upcoming 5th birthday celebrations as well as offerings from our wider community.

Check our bio to find out more.
You should have received this month's newsletter this morning, so check out your inbox! (or the link in our bio 😊) There's news of our upcoming 5th birthday celebrations as well as offerings from our wider community. Check our bio to find out more.1 week ago
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