Water’s Journey Acupuncture, working with you and your body, in thoughtful and collaborative ways

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I’m glad you’ve found your way here.

I hold a space for people where they can bring all of who they are while they rest and repair. They go back into their lives feeling calmer, more invigorated and connected.

 

Over the past 13 years as an acupuncturist, I’ve developed a practice that centres creating a safe and transparent therapeutic relationship, alongside pacing and consent. While supporting people with their health and wellbeing, I’ve worked with many people who have trauma histories, are from marginalised/ historically marginalised backgrounds, have complex and/or chronic health conditions, are recovering from burnout and stress, have health issues that aren’t resolving with other types of care, or with people who are mostly well wanting to optimise their health and wellbeing for life generally, or specific events such as sports competitions and planned surgeries.

 

supporting all of you with trauma informed care and five element acupuncture

 
 
 

The start of a journey together

centre, settle, soothe

Bringing your body, self and nervous system into a centred, settled and soothed place at the beginning of our work together, and supporting your bodies innate ability to regulate, heal and repair during times of stress and overwhelm.

 

5 element work

emotion is a movement, sometimes a moment, other times a season

This offering of 5 element acupuncture is deeply engaged around working with all of who you are as a person in your unique life, not just body, mind and spirit, but also within your being and identity, your relationships, work, society, heritage, ancestry, history, and whatever parts are meaningful for you right now. Together we’ll be asking what it is that you and your body need, for your emotions and spirit to be able to move in ways that reinforce and support your life going forwards. 

 

WHOLE SYSTEMS EAST ASIAN MEDICINE

finding the root cause and connections between symptoms

symptoms people regularly come in to treatment with are:

anxiety, tension, stress, burnout, overwhelm, sleep problems

migraines, headaches, visual disturbance, pain, digestive complaints, inflammation

issues around hormonal, urinary, sexual or reproductive health

not feeling right in body or self, low energy, foggy thoughts

 

find out about the INCLUSIVE SUPPORT I offer around fertility, pregnancy and parenthood

Seahorse Families, a sensitive and queer centred reproductive space, open to everyone.

Supporting parents in creating, growing and nurturing their own families throughout the years.

My work is anti-racist, trauma informed, liberatory and affirming. I work with solo parents, couples and families of any size, through pregnancy loss, fertility optimising, trying to conceive, assisted conception, IVF and ICSI, pregnancy, preparation for labour, turning breech babies and induction. I can also support you after birth, and at any point as a parent you need to be cared for, supported, resourced and nurtured.   

The care I offer is from a reproductive justice framework and is open to everyone regardless of their gender, sexuality, relationship configurations, age, body size, weight, physical disabilities or conditions.

***PLEASE NOTE *** I am now only working with a limited number of fertility clients, please contact me for availability

 
 
 
 

some kind feedback from clients

  • "I initially came to Orley during a bumpy time in my life. What first struck me was the quality of their attention to me. They listened deeply, often intuited things about me and gave clear and pragmatic advice where appropriate. They sought to understand and treat me as a 'whole' human being rather than as a collection of symptoms. I felt very safe and reassured during our sessions. I noticed an overall improvement in my well-being and I have returned for more sessions when I have needed them. It is one of the best gifts I have ever given to myself. "

  • "Acupuncture with Orley has literally changed my life: I have learned so much about the way my body works and this is all due to their expertise and holistic approach. I initially went to Orley to seek help with my migraines. Even after a few sessions I noticed a huge difference in my symptoms (including improvements in other aspects of my wellbeing), and now I can say with certainty that I no longer get migraines at all - thank you Orley!"

  • "Orley was so calming and attentive. From the moment you step into the clinic, you have their full attention and care. I saw Orley throughout a difficult period in my life, and their sessions gave me so much comfort. I learnt a lot about myself, my health, and always felt that a veil had been lifted after each session. Thank you so much!"

  • "Orley met me where I was, focusing on exploring how acupuncture could support me rather than treating a specific problem. They give me space at the beginning of our sessions to discuss recent experiences and devise an approach accordingly. I especially appreciate how Orley reframed my cycle challenges as normal for me, rather than trying to "fix" them. This open-minded approach allowed me to return to acupuncture without pressure to achieve specific outcomes. Ironically, this has enabled me to gain much more from the sessions than I anticipated!"

  • "I started having acupuncture sessions with Orley post pregnancy and I found them really helpful as they settled my hormonal imbalances and regulated my sleep. My body had gone through a lot of changes throughout pregnancy and coming back to normal took a while but Orley customised my needs and we worked together to bring back the balance of my body. I also use acupuncture for any colds or joints pains which has immediate effect with no need of medication. I found each approach really helpful and individual and would highly recommend the acupuncture sessions."

  • "Orley is one-of-a-kind. Their approach to acupuncture is intuitive, intelligent, empathetic and caring. Treatments with Orley have made a huge difference in my life, helping treat everything from my PCOS to mental health. During a turbulent few years, they were a constant source of supportive conversation and effective treatment. I always leave a session feeling optimistic, balanced and calm. If you're looking for a safe and soothing space to heal, you've found it."

  • "I went to see Orley curious about how acupuncture could support multiple ongoing health conditions. They were so knowledgeable and supportive around my cycle and PMDD, and the hormonal impacts of HRT and transition, as well as the impacts of developmental trauma that were showing up for me. After a few months of seeing them I barely experience the mood imbalance that was for most of my life prevalent for 2 weeks out of 4, and my period has become much more regulated and healthy. Likewise the back and hip pain I was experiencing drastically reduced. They were always so helpful in offering ongoing lifestyle support, to help my recovery and health. What’s more, acupuncture has supported me in developing personal insight, recovery and self healing. I am so grateful for Orley and the literally life changing care they have provided."

  • "When I was seeing Orley I had a lot going on both mentally and physically. I think possibly there was too much going on ... I can definitely say that having therapeutic sessions and time-out with them on a regular basis was hugely beneficial for me. During our talks, they asked me to check in with myself. While going through this process each week I was realising things about my situation. Following the successful fibroids operation and some relationship changes, I have since been living my life in a very different way. My mental and physical heath is much better. I am grateful to them for their part in my enlightenment! Thank you! I believe in the benefits of acupuncture. When I return to it, I will definitely return to Orley"

  • "Orley’s approach is deeply empathetic and holistic, which has allowed me to see connections across my life and gently adjust. Their space feels safe and nurturing and I love the approach to treatment that, for me, has been about supporting systems, energies and the flux of life - and often seeing unexpected ways of healing! Orley’s treatments have been incredibly effective on hormones and stress levels, a life changing experience."

  • "Orley is a special practitioner. I came to see them in a moment of acute crisis and pain in my life, and they helped me through it. Now I’m in a new chapter and still see them regularly for the unique experience of being held, seen and steered in a healing direction. I always learn something new and their listening skills alone make me feel nourished! Thank you so much, Orley! I couldn’t recommend them more!"

MEET Orley

A warm hello your way. I’m Orley (they/them), an acupuncturist with a deep appreciation of people and nature, and a lover of all things healing and liberatory.

I’m glad you’re here. Please take a good look around my website. There’s lots of information you can find about my way of working, training background, what having acupuncture treatment is like and accessibility. I’ll always be happy to answer questions you have when working together, so please let me know if there’s anything I can answer for you now while you’re making your decisions: CONTACT ME

If you know you’re ready to start having treatment and working together, you can book here : BOOK SESSION

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