Transformative Support
ACUPUNCTURE + TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
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ACUPUNCTURE
CLASSICAL / AURICULAR (Ear) / TCM / 5 Element £50 / 45 - 60 MIN £65 / 90 min (Initial intake or longer session) Whether focusing on a specific complaint, moving through a transitional moment, or supporting your general well-being, on going treatment with acupuncture can be deeply healing. At each session we will discuss how you’re feeling in the moment, how that fits in with your healing goals, and ways you can support yourself outside of our sessions. Your treatments will be tailored to your needs. I recommend starting with a 90 min intake session This is an opportunity to describe many symptoms of your medical history and talk about how your body and mind are functioning for you now. We'll work together over time to get to the root of your issues over several sessions. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Acupuncture can be useful for any health-related indication; it is especially useful to:
EAR SEEDS
£15 / 15 MIN Packs of 20 seeds, application and guidance for DIY use Ear seeds are applied to acu-points in the ear. They are tiny metal balls on a transparent adhesive backing that stay in place for a few days and passively stimulate the points. They look pretty. This is also a safe, easy, empowering way to care for specific symptoms independently. If appropriate, ear seeds are complementary with other treatments. Vertical Divider
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FACIAL CUPPING
£50 / 45 MIN - CUPPING ALONE £65 / 75 MIN - WITH ACUPUNCTURE (Including the option of Cosmetic Acupuncture) Facial cupping moves the lymphatic system and encourages blood flow to the face and neck, which plumps, heals, etc. I use organic rosehip oil (non-comedogenic, won’t clog pores), and the process looks and feels amazing. Great for jaw tension. I trained under Sakina Di Pace, Facial Cupping Expert, and will offer to teach you how to continue the treatment at home to get deeper benefits over time. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Facial cupping has been shown to:
ENERGETIC HEALING
£60 / 60 MIN £200 / FOUR SESSION SERIES Using a combination of techniques, we can work with or without acupuncture towards a specific healing goal or to soothe your nervous system. Useful during moments of transition for clarity, creativity, and to move through stuck emotions. I also offer guided visualisation sessions that are designed to help you find creative inspiration and retrieve information from within yourself. This practice comes from my training under Chelu Healing (2022 - 2023, Reiki 2), with the Blue Iris Mystery School (2010 - 2012), and attending to energy through music and within my community. |
ACCESSIBILITY IS INTEGRAL TO THE MEDICINE
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PATIENT INTAKE FORM
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Acupuncture is safe, effective, and can be helpful for everything. If you are experiencing emotional imbalances, hayfever, pain, headaches, muscular or joint problems, chronic or acute illness, skin issues, transitional or menopausal issues, menstrual problems, sleep issues, feelings of "stuckness", or are looking to improve your general well-being, acupuncture could be right for you.
Acupuncture has been recorded, cultivated, and researched for thousands of years. Though it is often referred to as 'Chinese Medicine', there are meaningful tributaries to the body of knowledge from other parts of East & South Asia and contemporary developments all over the world. There are many ways to practice. In my practice, I use Classical, Auricular (ear) Acupuncture, Five Element, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), alongside other techniques I've collected from my colleagues and studies. Each treatment is unique. You are here either because you're seeking me as an acupuncturist or you are curious whether acupuncture is right for you. There are abundant resources online about the uses and effectiveness of acupuncture, I won't repeat that information here. I do love sharing knowledge and am happy to have a 10 - 15 min pressure-free phone consultation to answer questions or listen and give honest feedback. Curiosity welcome. |
What to expect from a session:
I'll collect information to guide your treatment. All clinic notes will be kept in professional confidentiality, including if we share community. A full intake takes 90 min and includes light treatment. This allows me to analyse the greater constellation of your health and make more refined decisions about how to proceed. I use sterilised, single-use acupuncture needles and thorough health & safety protocol. I centre consent in my practice and am happy to adjust treatments based on your comfort and sense of security. The feeling can be subtle or quite strong. Acupuncture can be painless, but I have found that claiming this is misleading; sometimes we want a strong sensation. Typical appointments last between 40 - 60 minutes. A single session is useful and receiving regular treatments (1-4x / mo) is highly beneficial. If I do not think that you need my specific treatments anymore, I will bring that up with you rather than continuing to treat you indefinitely. You are welcome to do the same, of course. Accessibility. Our clinic is calm and private. It is up two flights of stairs. There is a gender neutral bathroom. I am able to do external visits if accessibility is an issue. Equally, I am happy to wear a mask and be mindful of airborne contagions, if asked. I strive to keep my clinic a safe space to be yourself & be comfortable. |
I am fully licensed & insured in, and inspired by, East Asian medicine. My background is in music, conflict resolution, songwriting, teaching, and energy work.
The lineages that have informed my acupuncture practice can be traced to these significant sources: Lincoln Detox Center (1970 - 80s, Bronx). Radical healthcare workers founded one of North America’s earliest community acupuncture projects, by learning, using, and teaching acupuncture as a form of mutual aid and community care. John Tindall at the Yuan Traditional Medicine College (London) learned from the Lincoln Detox in the mid 1980's and brought the practice back to the UK. I studied at Yuan TMC under Tindall and qualified in 2022. I am currently a student of Ann Cecil Sterman, author, teacher and leading advocate for the practice and understanding of Classical Acupuncture in the present day. Classical Acupuncture utilises the Complement Channels, as opposed to the pattern diagnosis and focus on individual point functions of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The results are profound. College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (Reading). I earned a licentiate and a degree in 2023 alongside a foundational understanding of the medicine. Deep Personal Curiosity. I have also studied under Philip Weeks, Sakina Di Pace, Colette Gardiner, Cherene Roberts, and many more. The vast web of potential for exploration within this field continues to excite me and each new thread informs my practice. |
Ultimately, I hold space for people's intentional, ongoing healing. When you choose to bring support into your life, whatever the method, showing up is an integral part of the transformation that will come through that work.
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I look forward to learning more about what we can achieve together. Your future nervous system will thank your present self for showing up.
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I have had several sessions with Erica and have experienced amazing improvements in my sleep and overall emotional wellbeing. Highly recommend!
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Saturday May 4th
St Werburghs Community Acupuncture Clinic Vertical Divider
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First Saturday of the month from 1 – 4pm
Inside the St Werburghs Community Centre Room 8 by the Neck of the Woods Cafe Join us and others in your community to experience the benefits of this medicine in a lovely, accessible environment. Pre-booking via email is advised, walk-ins also welcome Email: stwerbs.acu@gmail.com Website: stwerbsacu.wordpress.com |
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Please get in touch. Questions are very welcome.
It is important that you feel good about your choice of acupuncturist. I offer a complimentary 10-15 minute phone consultation to discuss whether I am a good fit for your situation. |
LOCATION
Five Pivots Clinic Unit #11 9 Bath Buildings Bristol BS6 5PT (At the end of the laneway behind Kwik Fit) |