Stress is a natural response to demanding situations, but when it becomes chronic, it can severely disrupt emotional balance and physical health, manifesting as anxiety, irritability, mental exhaustion, muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, or sleep disturbances like constant worry and difficulty relaxing. This persistent state can be triggered by work pressures, relationship difficulties, life changes, financial concerns, or unresolved trauma, and if left unaddressed, it can lower immunity, disrupt hormone balance, and contribute to long-term health issues.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), stress often stems from imbalances in the Liver, Heart, and Spleen systems. Disrupted Qi (energy flow), Yin or Blood deficiency, and excess internal Heat can all interfere with the mind-body connection. External triggers such as work pressures, relationships, and unresolved emotional trauma may exacerbate these internal imbalances, creating a cycle of tension and fatigue.
Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, release muscle tension, and promote deep relaxation. By stimulating specific points along the body’s meridians, acupuncture restores the flow of Qi and helps balance the body’s stress response. Many patients report immediate relief in physical tension and mental clarity after a session.
Natural herbal formulas are tailored to nourish the Heart and Liver, reduce anxiety, and support emotional balance. Herbs can help stabilise mood, improve sleep quality, and strengthen the body’s resilience to ongoing stress. Our herbal remedies are personalised to your constitution for maximum effectiveness.
Alongside acupuncture and herbs, lifestyle and dietary guidance enhances emotional wellness. Mind-body techniques, such as breathing exercises and gentle movement, help manage stress responses, promote mental clarity, and encourage long-term resilience.
Acupuncture has been shown to lower cortisol levels, the body’s primary stress hormone, while stimulating the release of endorphins, which promote relaxation and a sense of calm.
Herbal medicine targeting the Liver and Heart systems can reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and stabilise mood by supporting the body’s natural regulatory mechanisms.
Mind-body practices incorporated in TCM, such as guided breathing and gentle movement exercises, have been found to enhance resilience to stress and improve long-term emotional health when used alongside acupuncture and herbal therapy.
TCM sees stress as a disruption of the body’s natural energy flow (Qi) and a disharmony among the Liver, Heart, and Spleen. Emotional tension can block Qi, deplete Yin or Blood, and generate Heat, which affects both mind and body. Addressing these imbalances helps restore emotional and physical health.
We use a combination of acupuncture, personalised herbal medicine, and lifestyle or mind-body guidance to calm the nervous system, release tension, and support emotional balance.
Many patients feel noticeable relaxation, reduced tension, and improved sleep within a few sessions. Long-term stress may require consistent care over several weeks to fully rebalance the body.
Yes. Research shows acupuncture reduces stress hormones and promotes relaxation, herbal formulas improve sleep and anxiety, and mind-body interventions enhance overall emotional well-being.
Book a personalised consultation. We’ll assess your emotional and physical symptoms, identify underlying imbalances, and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Qin’s Clinic offers a gentle, holistic approach that treats both the root cause and symptoms of stress. Our personalised treatments combine TCM expertise with modern understanding of mind-body wellness, helping you restore calm, clarity, and resilience for the long term.
Qin’s Clinic is based on Harley Street in Central London, just a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street stations. We welcome patients from Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Mayfair, and across Greater London.
