Clarissa Lyca Vizcarra Clarissa Lyca Vizcarra

Acupuncture- A Different Approach for Chronic Back Pain

In the clinic, it’s fair to say that every practitioner here at Cocoon Acupuncture sees back pain, and particularly chronic back pain, on a daily basis. If you’ve been living with pain for a long time, have tried multiple approaches, and haven’t yet considered acupuncture, it may be something worth exploring. 

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Catherine TYNDALL Catherine TYNDALL

Welcome to Cocoon- a few reflections on 7 years of practice.

Hello there, my name is Cat Tyndall, the founder and lead practitioner at Cocoon Acupuncture. When we opened our doors seven years ago, I had absolutely no idea that the medicine I had been waiting a lifetime to practise was so incredible.

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Perimenopause/menopause and ADHD

Latest figures show that women spend almost one third of their life in perimenopause and menopause. The average age for the onset of perimenopause is now earlier, with most women over 40 experiencing some form of discomfort or symptoms. Non-ageing causes of menopause can mean that women in their 20s and 30s can also experience sudden onset menopause with the same range of mild to debilitating symptoms as their older peers.

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Heal to Last

So many people feel stuck and lost in their life—whether it’s from unprocessed emotions, limiting beliefs, physical pain, illness, or just a sense that they want more. They’re tired of feeling stuck and are ready for change. They want life to feel easier, with more peace and freedom to do what they love. Without making a shift, they’ll stay frustrated, overwhelmed, constantly struggling and low on energy—feeling like they’re failing and never reaching their full potential.

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Acupuncture for mental health

Acupuncture, an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has increasingly gained attention in the modern world for its potential benefits beyond physical health conditions. As mental health challenges become more prevalent, many are seeking alternative or complementary therapies to support their well-being. This raises the question: can acupuncture help with mental health conditions

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2024: Year of the yang wood dragon

As we all turn a new leaf and venture into the new Lunar Year, many of you might be wondering what is in store for this chapter of our lives. What should we expect in the year of the Dragon? How does this relate to health? There are many frameworks for understanding the world around us and one such idea, is that of Chinese cosmology; dating back to ancient China.

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