Wellbeing for Your Body, Mind & Spirit
You want to feel better — physically, mentally, emotionally — and you’re ready for guidance that actually works.
I offer a range of ways to support you at different stages of life, drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in Chinese medicine, seasonal self-care, and running retreats. Whether you come for acupuncture, join a retreat, or book a Bazi health reading, you’ll leave feeling more balanced, more connected to yourself, and with practical tools to sustain your wellbeing.
Acupuncture Treatments
In-person acupuncture sessions in Brighton, tailored to your unique needs.I specialise in midlife and women’s health, oncology, hormonal balance (whether that’s for easier periods, fertility support or easing menopause issues), stress, fatigue, emotional wellbeing, and preventative care.
Your session is more than just a treatment; it's a sanctuary. It’s a quiet moment where we look at the complete picture of your health. Using the gentle but powerful principles of Chinese medicine, we’ll work to address the root cause of your symptoms, unblock stagnant energy, and activate your body’s own capacity for healing. My aim is for you to leave not only with relief from your symptoms but feeling more centred, grounded, and reconnected to yourself.
I’m covered by most major health insurers, which means your treatment costs may be reimbursable. Please check with your provider before booking.
Wellness Retreats
Sometimes you need to pause — to step away from the pace of life and give yourself space to rest, reflect, and reconnect.
I offer Natural Reset™ retreats — UK day retreats and immersive multi-day retreats in Spain, Morocco and the UK — all set in stunning, magical locations chosen to support your wellbeing.
Every retreat is aligned with the rhythms of the seasons and the energy of the day, helping you harmonise with nature and your own energy. All are thoughtfully curated to guide you through the energetic shifts that come with seasonal change, so you leave feeling balanced, restored, and ready for what’s next. These experiences combine Qi Gong, meditation, group acupuncture, nourishing food, time in nature, and space to simply be — all grounded in Chinese medicine and mindful self-care.
Qi Gong & Meditation
Gentle, accessible practices to balance mind and body, taught at retreats or in dedicated workshops. You don’t need to be experienced — these practices are for everyone.
Bazi Health Readings
Your health is shaped not just by genetics or habits, but also by your inherent energetic makeup.Through a full Bazi health chart reading — or a shorter session focused on your main “signature energy” — I help you understand your constitution, health tendencies, and how to care for yourself accordingly.
Seasonal Self-Care Guidance
Subscribe to The Tao of Self Care on Substack — my seasonal wellbeing newsletter & workshops, full of actionable wisdom aligned with the cycles of nature.
Free and paid options available.
Online Self-Care Consultations
If you can’t see me in person, I offer one-to-one online guidance — tailored seasonal advice, Qi Gong, acupressure, and lifestyle support wherever you are.
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Ready to Begin?
If you’re not sure where to start, feel free to get in touch and we can talk about what would suit you best. Contact me here
Your Host Jo Darling
Jo has been helping people live happier, healthier lives for almost 20 years. She has a degree in Acupuncture and years of extensive study and practice utilising the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine.
With deep expertise in the art of Yang Sheng, the practice of nourishing life, Jo creates a truly transformative wellness retreat. Blending acupuncture, Qi Gong, and self-care wisdom, she guides participants in how to eat, sleep, move, and feel in harmony with their bodies and nature. At each retreat, Jo ensures that every aspect of the experience is thoughtfully tailored, offering a deeply personal and enriching journey toward lasting well-being.
Through her retreats and Acupuncture practice she has witnessed the profound impact that self-knowledge coupled with bespoke, natural self-care practices can have on people’s lives. She has curated her retreats to give you the rare opportunity to do just that.
