I went back through WhatsApp to find my first message to Elen - 13 March 2023. Since then, our chats have flowed through acupuncture, dogs, crystals and small magic moments. What felt like casual conversation was, in fact, the quiet beginning of a way of working together—and of this community acupuncture project. Elen and I met on the sidelines of our daughters’ football match in Victoria Park, East London. Standing there week after week, we offered coaching insights to one a

Over recent years, the gut microbiome has become a key focus in the wellness world—linked to everything from mood and metabolism to immunity. This raised a fascinating question: could acupuncture change the bacteria in your gut? I explored this question in my review of the research which was recently published in The Journal of Chinese Medicine. A Quick Refresher: What is the Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is essentially your internal ecosystem—trillions of bacteria, viru

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Paul Johnson has been awarded a Fellowship of the British Acupuncture Council (FBAcC) —...