Embody Acupuncture in Gold Coast, Queensland | Alternative & holistic health service

Embody Acupuncture

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 431 900 568

Address: 4 Glenelg Ave 4218 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.embodyacu.com/

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25.01.2022 ENDOMETRIOSIS STATS . The University of Queensland have found 1 in 9 Australian women are diagnosed with the inflammatory condition by the time they reach the age of 44 . There were around 34,200 endometriosis-related hospitalisations in 201617 in Australia... . Nearly 4 in 5 (79%) endometriosis-related hospitalisations in 201617 were among females aged 1544 . These are huge stats! If you suffer from Endo - I want you to know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! . If you struggle with terrible periods - I urge you to not ignore these signs and symptoms but listen to it and take charge of your body! There is management plans you can do to try and reduce pain or symptoms! . But know you are not alone on this journey - many experience it and many are here to help . . . @womenswellness_gf See more

24.01.2022 THANK YOU . I appreciate all of your patience for those on the waitlist and those waiting for me to reopen my books to new patients . Im so grateful to have such amazing patients and so happy to be able to share the art of traditional Chinese medicine with you all!... . It makes me so happy to see so many more young people be drawn to natural medicine and take control of their health and well-being! . Reopening my books soon - stay tuned! . Much love, Emily See more

23.01.2022 CALMING TECHNIQUES . Everyone needs a tool box of techniques to calm the nervous system when we are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or highly stressed! . Some simple techniques include:... . BREATHE WORK - the simplicity of slowing and focusing the breathe is a very powerful way to calm the nervous system! Most Fitbit and Apple watches have a breathing notification to follow! Or simply count your breaths, a nice and slow equal count in and equal count out! Eg. 2 seconds in, 2 seconds out . MEDITATION - Guided meditations can be a great way to distract a busy mind and allow you to focus on breathe and visualization. There is amazing research to now back the benefits of meditation. I love an app called Insight Timer which allows you to choose your length of meditation (5-10min ones are a great place to start). . NATURE - get outside into nature, the ocean, the rainforest, the park, a walk around the block, whatever just get some fresh air and sunshine! Added bonus if you can ground yourself with bare feet on the ground! . DISTRACTION - whenever you’re feeling wildly overwhelmed distraction is an amazing tool! Whether it’s removing yourself from the situation (sorry I’ve just got to pop to the toilet I’ll be back) or doing a different task or just using your breathing or meditation to distract yourself! . REDUCING SCREEN TIME - when you have a busy mind, your phone is going to make it 10x busier! Reduce any negative social media pages that make you compare yourself or create self confidence issues! And most of all reducing screen time before bed means less blue light which allows you to sleep better! . What else do you guys use to calm yourself?! . . . . @matteacarson See more

23.01.2022 The moment you decide to love your body regardless of its shape or weight is a huge step in your story . Hating your body won’t get you a different one. But loving your body? That opens the doors to choices that honor your own unique physicality . No matter what society deems the perfect body, the perfect body is the one that lets you live your own beautiful life ... . . . . @theheraseries See more

23.01.2022 CUPPING . When muscles are tight or in pain, there is usually stagnation in the meridians, whether that be blood or Qi stagnation will depend on the type of pain. Cupping is great for those suffering from NECK or BACK PAIN or anyone with tight muscles in general . This process uses small glass cups (as pictured) or suction devices that are placed on the skin to disperse and break up stagnation by moving the congested blood and bring new oxygenated blood flow to the area. ...It also draws other toxins to the surface removing cellular waste to maintain healthy muscle tissue . Although people have the perception it’s painful (usually from the dark circles it leaves) it is an extremely relaxing treatment that you walk away feeling great from See more

22.01.2022 GOALS & REFLECTION . How often do you reflect on your life, your job, your relationships etc? . Im personally a GOALS human, so I set my goals and then this makes it very easy to REFLECT on how Im going. Whether Ive reached those goals, or not quite there yet, I check in and see how I can help further myself... . This is always multifaceted, I never just write goals for work, I will always include personal goals, relationship goals and health goals . This allows me to keep ontop of a great work life balance and not neglect any areas. If I reflect and notice one area is lacking, Ill adjust my mindset and ensure I focus on regaining that balance . Some do daily goals, monthly goals, six month goals or yearly depending on how motivated you are. I find monthly ones keep me on track, any longer and Ill forget about them and as usual the beach is my fave place to reflect! . So how often do you set goals and reflect how youre doing?! . . . . @serajwright See more

21.01.2022 HAPPY SPACE . It can be scary to come in for a treatment you dont no much about or the thought of talking about your health concerns or even if youre a bit scared at the thought of needles - but lucky for you guys Im a very casual person and love a laugh - so will always try and make you feel as comfortable as I can! . My hope is to create a happy space where you can feel comfortable to express or share anything you need as well as a safe space to be vulnerable if you n...eed . I also love explaining things, so you will get to understand what Im doing during our treatments and why! See more

20.01.2022 Your body is continuously trying to communicate with you . . . .... . @owen_acupuncture See more

20.01.2022 NEW SEASON . Now were changing seasons, its a new month, a fresh start and time to make some new goals! . Have you set your goals or intentions yet? ... . Take some time this weekend to set out some intentions for the next month or even for the rest of the year! . When you are working towards something it increases your motivation! They dont have to be life changing goals (they can if you want though) . It can be as simple as wanting get your body moving at least once a day OR to prioritize your mental health and start saying no to things you dont want to do OR to have lunch outside in the sun daily! . Give it a go and see what you can work towards See more

19.01.2022 HEART . In Chinese Medicine each organ has an emotion attached to it, if we suppress these emotions it can start to have a physical affect on the body . The HEART organ pertains to the emotion of JOY and happiness ... . On the flip side when not experiencing joy or repressing it, we can to begin to experience feelings of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, heart palpitation and more . The Chinese keep it simple and say when this happens we must add more joy to nourish the heart energy . I know its easier said than done. But a good question to ponder is.... . WHAT BRINGS JOY TO YOUR LIFE? . Theres no wrong answer, everyone is so different! For some it may be people, place, experiences, material things, the list is endless . For me the things that bring most joy are those Im most grateful! . I hope this weekend you experience joy in some way . . . . @flourish_n_flow See more

19.01.2022 But seriously...do it...give yourself the love you deserve . . . .... . @thesoulintuitive See more

17.01.2022 Physical Touch can be so healing . Basic warm touch calms cardiovascular stress. It activates the body's vagus nerve, which is intimately involved with our compassionate response, and a simple touch can trigger release of oxytocin .

17.01.2022 BLEEDING . Did you know in Chinese medicine we get into full detail about your period blood . Its very helpful for us to create a diagnosis if we can explore all aspects of your period blood:... . Colour Flow Clotting present Duration Spotting Pain . This paints a picture for us to see whats happening internally! Whether its deficiencies, excess or hormonal imbalances . So next few bleeds, start to take notice of these aspects as well of any of symptoms that come up during the month and see if any patterns arise! This can be a start to becoming more in tune with your cycle . . . . @thenatalnaturopath See more

17.01.2022 STILLNESS . How often do you just take a moment and stop? . Stop to take a breathe...... Stop to quiet your mind... Stop to enjoy a moment... Stop to just be... . One positive out of this pandemic is it forced a lot of people to literally stop from our crazy busy lifestyles . I hope that as we return to normality and every day life that we still take that time to STOP and reset every now and then! . . . @serajwright See more

16.01.2022 As the sun sets and the sun rises the slate is wiped clean - a new day can always be a fresh start . You can make the decision to actively change a habit, a lifestyle, an opinion, to prioritize something or remove toxicity, whatever you like! . Just remember you have the ABILITY to make your life whatever you want it to be ... . . . . @summercandleco See more

16.01.2022 The company you keep is what shapes you as a person....so make them good humans! . Like theses beautiful humans @tahligibson @tiamiers & @innatemassage

15.01.2022 Reminder: EAT THE RAINBOW Every meal should have an array of colours included to ensure you are getting a wide variety of different nutrients and vitamins from each! . . . .... @choosingchia See more

15.01.2022 HAPPY HORMONES . DOPAMINE - SEROTONIN - OXYTOCIN - ENDORPHINS . These are notoriously known as our happy hormones that when produced promote positive feelings like pleasure, happiness, and even love!... . Certain activities or things can stimulate the production of these hormones - like: . Exercise Sunshine Pat a dog of cat Laugh/Hug with a friend Listen to good music Meditation . So next time youre feeling a low mood, try some of these things to naturally produce some happy hormones . . . @atpscience See more

15.01.2022 Aint that the truth

14.01.2022 YIN YANG THEORY . Representing the idea that nature is made up of OPPOSING.... . yet COMPLEMENTARY forces and energy... . Neither Yin nor Yang can be whole without a portion of the other to be COMPLETE . Simply put, in life we must create balance...never anything in excess . . . . . . @liyamei.lac See more

13.01.2022 OPEN FOR NEW PATIENTS . Thank you for all being so patient with me whilst Ive had my books closed! Its been a big four months in clinic but there is finally some availabilities starting to open up . Im super excited to be able to finally RE-OPEN to see some beautiful fresh new faces in the clinic! ... . Online bookings on my website! Link in bio See more

13.01.2022 SELF CHECK IN . When youre having a day/week when youre just not feeling it, been a bit low or even when youre feeling good its always good to check in on yourself . Its the simple things in life that can be the biggest mood changer, energy boost or stress reliever!... . So today I ask you to check in on yourself . . @dearmamaproject See more

13.01.2022 ANXIETY . Just a friendly reminder your when we spiral into anxious thoughts, majority of the time your mind is LYING to you!! . The situations, scenarios or conversations we mock up in our mind, is the minds defense mechanism... . We know this because we imagine scenarios in our head a million times over thinking the worst case and then its totally fine once youre there and youre OKAY... . We stress over having to have a certain conversation with someone for two weeks, where our mind has told us it would end up with the world crashing down and it is completely fine once youve had it and youre OKAY... . It compares to past experiences and anxiety gives us the worst case scenario and tricks us into thinking this will happen again! But its most likely hardly ever the case and we need to RETRAIN the brain that these arent the only outcomes! . As much as you can trick yourself into thinking it will be a negative outcome, YOUR MIND IS POWERFUL and you can also convince your mind into thinking it will be a positive one! . Which I get it so much harder said then done but try every time one of these negative thoughts enter the mind, remind yourself this is the ANXIETY talking NOT ME and reprogram to a more positive outcome or thought! . This wont change over night but when you persist you will start to slowly believe it and recognize the lies! See more

12.01.2022 Whole Health Studio . Now Im settled in and full time at my fave @wholehealthstudio my new hours are as follows: . Mon: 10am-6pm... Tues: 10am-6pm Wed: 10am-6pm Thur: 10am-6pm Fri: 9am-4pm . I will reopen my online bookings to NEW patients in the coming weeks when I have more availability See more

12.01.2022 SLEEP TROUBLES . It can be the most frustrating thing when sleep patterns are out! Taking ages to fall asleep or waking constantly through the night - it makes you wake up feeling gross and usually fatigued! . So lets take it back to the basics of sleep hygiene to try and give you the best chance of a good nights sleep:... . CREATE A NIGHT TIME ROUTINE - by having a similar bed time and routine your brain will start to associate this as a time to wind down . REDUCE Blue light/screens a minimum of 1hour before bed - blue light can affect our melatonin (sleep hormone) production and make it harder to fall asleep . Create a RELAXING ENVIRONMENT - you can diffuse some oils to calm, some put on some relaxing music or sounds to switch off, make sure youre a good temperature etc . CALM THE MIND - practicing some breathe work or meditation is a great way to quiet the mind if you cant switch off (you can also practice this if you wake during the night to fall again) . Remember consistency is key!! HAPPY SLEEPING . . . @temps__mort See more

11.01.2022 SIMPLE BREATHING TECHNIQUE . If you ever feel like you need to slow down you can practice some breathe work and it will help to calm the nervous system . Give this one a go....... . . Breathe in for 1...2... . Hold for 1...2... . Exhale for 1...2... . Count in your head as you do each part - the counting is a great way to distract the mind, whilst the breathing becomes more regular and slows . Give it a go . . . . . @daolabs See more

11.01.2022 VACAY MODE . After a crazy start to the year, a very busy few months in clinic and a few missed holidays its time for me to practice what I preach and taking a week off to reset and recoup! . We may not be able to travel far but Ill happily take a cheeky trip north with lots of sunshine, good food and good company!... . Sorry if Im slow to respond to any emails! Ill see you all in a week See more

11.01.2022 Morning bliss @wholehealthstudio

11.01.2022 MOVE YOUR BODY . Do you move your body daily? . Even if its just 15-30 min walk around the block or a quick workout before or after work, anything is better than nothing!... . The amount of positive impacts it has on your body is endless - benefiting your heart, blood circulation, lowering blood pressure, reducing risk of high cholesterol, heart disease and heart attacks, just to name a few! . So whats your go too? . Running/walking Yoga/Pilates Surfing/swimming Outdoor adventures Gym/weights Team sports Or something else... . Get out there on this delicious day and move that body! . . . . . @nathanprostamo See more

11.01.2022 SPRING HAS SPRUNG . According to Chinese Medicine SPRING is the main time for creating, cleansing, activity and movement, growth, and renewal . Spring is associated with our WOOD element which is our Liver and Gallbladder organs... . This is a time to focus on releasing emotions that no longer serve usspecifically those rooted in anger, resentment and frustration (our liver emotions) . Spring time foods for DETOXIFICATION can include all things green, sour, as well as seasonal foods to help support Liver/Gall Bladder like: . Leafy greens - dandelion, watercress, chickweed, baby greens, chard, lettuces, sprouts, Arugula & Basil, Bay leaves, Black sesame seeds, Broccoli, Spring onion, dill, Daikon, seaweed, green tea . . So get moving Get outside Detox that Liver Spring clean starts from the inside out! . Happy First day of SPRING! See more

10.01.2022 The MAGIC of the PULSE . A way for Chinese Medicine Practitioners to: . Compare your internal organ systems... . Identify which systems are deficient or excess . Identify whether the pulse is rapid or slow . Identify if the pulse has an abnormal flow to it . Identify different qualities felt . It’s an incredible diagnostic tool we can draw from to help with your healing! See more

10.01.2022 Stretching the meridians . Did you know in Chinese Medicine it’s also beneficial to stretch for the purpose of lengthening and stretching out the channels/meridians we have on our bodies! . When we have stagnate Qi or blood - stretching can be very beneficial to move that stagnation energy!... . So, if you’re feeling tight, stretch if you’re feeling sore, stretch if you’re feeling emotionally stagnate, stretch If you’re feeling physically stagnate, stretch . Basically just go stretch please . . . . . @nuwanaturalhealth See more

09.01.2022 Whatever youre doing...this is your daily reminder to stop for a second and BREATHE . Repeat this sequence as many times as you need to calm . .... Images reposted from @graymindpsychology See more

09.01.2022 Just a reminder....you got this!

09.01.2022 NEEDLE PHOBIA . If the only thing stopping you from trying Acupuncture is being scared of needles, please dont fear! . The needles we use are sooo fine, they compare them to the width of a strand of hair!... . I always ask but please always let me know if you have a fear of needles, so I can make you feel as comfortable as possible! . Usually we do a face down treatment to begin so you cant see the needles and we also practice breathe work before hand to calm the nervous system! . Ive had endless patients psych themselves up to come in because theyve had such a fear and then once I put a needle in they just laugh and go oh is that all it is . Once the needles are in, majority of the time you completely forget where they are because you cant feel them! . So if thats all thats stopping you! Feel free to come on in or give me a message and we can discuss to make you feel more comfortable! See more

09.01.2022 Sometimes we must sit in our emotional discomforts to process them . . . - @daniellefalls_creative

08.01.2022 HORMONE LOVING . When we begin to work to balance our hormones its something that doesnt happen over night! It isnt just by eating well for one week or exercising a few times before each bleed - its a CONSISTENT DAILY EFFORT to create amazing change. Usually it takes around 3 months of consistency to begin to see some great results . All of these ESSENTIALS are ideal for a healthy lifestyle anyways!... . So start to check in daily: . Havent had your 20 mins of sunshine today? Go eat lunch outside! . Havent eaten enough vege today? Add some greens into your next meal . Feel like your gut health isnt its best? Investigate and proactively try and resolve it . Only getting 6hr sleep a night? Make a change and prioritize good quality sleep tonight to try and get 7-9hr . Havent moved your body today? Go for a walk around the block, stretch, anything, just move your body! . Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Start practicing some meditation or breathing - Insight timer is my fave app to use! . By prioritizing all of these simple things daily you will lead a healthier life and be helping to create healthy hormones! . - @mymoonbox See more

08.01.2022 Buddhas triangle . One of my favorite point combinations used for anxiety: . PERICARDIUM-6... Calms the heart and spirit & relaxes chest HEART-7 Calms spirit and pacifies the heart LUNG-9 Regulates Lungs and breath . These can be used alongside various other points suited to each individuals pattern or diagnosis! See more

05.01.2022 Try to be a rainbow in someones cloud - Maya Angelou . . @journey_to_wellness_

04.01.2022 MENSTRUAL CYCLE . As young women in school unfortunately we weren’t given enough knowledge to understand our cycle - instead learnt to FEAR the thought of pregnancy if we ever had sex . Now as adults, the majority of my patients are shook to learn that there is a very small window where ovulation occurs - only lasting for 12-24hours, then the egg dies and reabsorbs. Not to mention there is a portions or days of the month where pregnancy isn’t even possible!... . I urge you as a woman to LEARN about your cycle, do some research, figure out what’s going on in your body! . Learn about the stages of the menstrual cycle and you’ll begin to see your energy should fluctuate around different parts of the month, libido should fluctuate around ovulation, moods may alter and you may feel more withdrawn or outgoing at certain stages! It’s all normal! . Knowledge is power - the more you know and understand the more you can make informed decisions about your body and your health! . My favourite accounts to follow that share great information about your cycle include: . @brightgirlhealth @mymoonbox @fertilityawarenessproject . . . . . @toniweinrit_acu See more

04.01.2022 Your strength is inspiring - @momentaryhappiness

03.01.2022 Growth is a forever changing landscape of your potential

01.01.2022 IMPORTANCE OF REST . You know all the cliche sayings like you cant pour from an empty cup or self care is productive but even though cliche - they are such an important and relevant message to all! . Prioritizing slow days, down time or even just some time to clear you mind has insane benefits to your daily life, cognitive function, productivity and more!... . Lets be real, we all have life to do and crazy schedules, but what happens when you hit a breaking point of burnout and cant work anymore or have zero energy to play with your kids....its not worth it! . So lets make REST and SELF CARE a priority in your life, it might only be for 10-30 mins a day but weve all got time for that - just prioritize it! . And if you think you dont have time - try simply taking away 30 mins of scrolling on your phone . @the_perfect_wave See more

01.01.2022 Did you know if you put your legs up the wall for 5-15mins before bed its a great form of relaxation to reduce tension in the body! Add some deep breathing to calm even further! . It also has an array of other health benefits like increased circulation, stretching hamstrings and back, relieving tension in back and relaxing pelvic floor . Give it a go next time youre trying to wind down before bed or add it to your night time routine ... . Swipe across to see position @ Gold Coast, Queensland See more

01.01.2022 HEAT LAMP . Those who know....know! The heat lamp is heavenly and a gift from the universe . Whether its warming your stomach for digestive issues, nourishing your period pain or on the lower back to tonify the kidneys or just on an injury - its utilized in so many different ways... . The heat lamps used in clinic are infrared so what this means in short is that it doesnt just heat the surface of skin - it penetrates below the skins surface to nourish internally. Warmth is what helps to brings blood flow, which is why its so versatile in uses! . And not to mention amazing in winter cause its been chilly See more

01.01.2022 I hope your day is as magical as you are