Jaw, Neck, Back and Hip Pain All at Once?

Jaw, Neck, Back and Hip Pain All at Once?

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 A Simple Whole-Body Approach That Works

When the jaw, neck, back, and hips all start calling for attention at the same time, it can feel confusing and overwhelming.

It is not just one area.
 It is everything, tight yet weak, tired yet wired, with tension that keeps returning no matter what you try.

This pattern and combination is something I see often, especially in people dealing with fatigue, nerve sensitivity, or conditions like TMJ, back pain, or Parkinson’s.

And the truth is, this is not four separate problems. It is one connected system asking for support.

Why Everything Feels Tight and Weak at the Same Time

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, everything comes back to one question.

Is energy flowing, or is it stuck?

When the body is under pressure, it begins to brace.

  • The jaw clenches
  • The neck tightens
  • The shoulders lift
  • The back locks
  • The hips grip

Underneath all of that, the body feels weak because energy is being used to guard, not support.

So instead of chasing each area separately, we look at the whole chain.

Very often, the jaw and base of the skull act like a “top gate.”
 If this area is tight, everything below starts compensating.

A Simple Acupressure Practice to Release Tension

Rather than doing more and more, start with less, done consistently.

Stomach 7 (Jaw Point)

  • Located just in front of the ear where the jaw moves
  • Gently press into the hollow while relaxing the mouth

Stomach 7 is one of my favourite points because its effects often extend far beyond the jaw itself. While it is commonly used for TMJ discomfort, clenching, grinding, and facial tension, it also helps address the compensation patterns that develop throughout the body when the jaw becomes chronically tight. 

The jaw is closely linked to the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and upper back. When we clench, we rarely do it in isolation. We tend to lift the shoulders, tighten the neck, hold the breath, and brace through the spine. By gently releasing Stomach 7, many people notice not only a softer jaw but also less tension around the temples, improved comfort around the ears, freer neck movement, deeper breathing, and a greater sense of relaxation through the shoulders. 

In Chinese Medicine, the Stomach channel travels through the face and head, making this point particularly useful for reducing the feeling of being “held tight” through the entire upper body. I often find that when the jaw begins to let go, the neck follows, and when the neck softens, the rest of the body has an opportunity to reorganise itself with less effort.

Gall Bladder 20 (Base of Skull)

  • Found at the base of the skull, in two soft hollows either side
  • Apply steady, gentle pressure with the thumbs

Gall Bladder 20 is one of the most important points for people who carry tension in the neck, jaw, shoulders, and head. Located in the two hollows at the base of the skull, it sits at a key meeting point between the head and the rest of the body. When this area becomes tight, it can create a feeling of pressure, pulling, heaviness, or congestion that radiates into the jaw, temples, neck, and upper back. 

In Chinese Medicine, Gall Bladder 20 is traditionally used to encourage the smooth flow of energy through the head and neck, helping to release stagnation and restore movement where things have become stuck. Many people notice reduced head pressure, less neck stiffness, easier head movement, and a greater sense of mental clarity after working this point gently. 

Because so many muscles attach around the base of the skull, releasing this area can also improve posture and reduce the strain travelling down through the spine. I often describe Gall Bladder 20 as opening the “top gate” of the body. When the base of the skull relaxes, the shoulders can drop, the breath can deepen, the jaw can soften, and the back and hips no longer need to work quite so hard to compensate. 

For people experiencing that combination of tightness, fatigue, tension, and a feeling of being pulled out of alignment, Gall Bladder 20 can be one of the most powerful points for helping the entire body feel more connected and at ease.

This complements the Stomach 7 paragraph perfectly because ST7 addresses the front of the jaw mechanism, while GB20 addresses the back of the jaw-neck-head relationship, giving readers a much clearer understanding of why you use the two points together.

How to use them together

  • 30 seconds on Stomach 7 each side

  • 1 minute on Gall Bladder 20
  • Keep the breath slow, jaw relaxed, shoulders soft

This is not about force.
 With nerve sensitivity and TMJ, the body responds better to softness.

  • Let the tongue rest softly in the mouth
  • Let the eyes soften, as if looking into the distance
  • Allow the jaw to hang naturally, not clench

Link this practice to something you already do, washing your face, removing earrings, or sitting down in the evening so that it is a daily connection to your body and it’s alignment. That is how the body learns and how it changes.

Food That Supports Nerves, Energy and Release

When the body feels tight but weak, we look at nourishment.

In Chinese Medicine, this often points to a need to support:

  • Blood, which nourishes muscles and nerves
  • Yin and fluids, which calm and soften
  • The Spleen, which creates energy and stability

A simple, powerful option is:

Spinach and Sweet Potato Soup

Why it works

  • Sweet potato supports digestion and energy production
  • Spinach nourishes the blood and tissues
  • Warm, soft food helps the body move out of stress mode.Simple method
    Cook chopped sweet potato in stock until soft, add spinach at the end, blend, and finish with olive oil and a pinch of salt.

If you want to go deeper into how food connects to your body and symptoms, you will find the full Five Element system in my books and if you have Parkinson’s like my husband, Davy, take a look at the dedicated section on food in  Find Your Flow, Live Well with Parkinson’s

Gentle Qi Gong for Alignment and Relief

Watch the movements demonstrated in the full podcast video below

1. Connect Heaven and Earth

This movement gently lengthens the spine and reduces pressure at the base of the skull.

It helps:

  • Ease jaw tension
  • Reduce head pressure
  • Support posture without force

2. Embrace the Tree

This is one of the most powerful ways to feel whole-body alignment.

  • The chest softens / The head lifts gently / The spine lengthens / The weight drops into the feet

Like a tree, strong yet flexible.  This allows the jaw to soften, the neck to decompress, and the back and hips to share the load evenly.

Practice tip
 Just 2 to 3 minutes is enough.
 Stop before fatigue.
 The goal is not effort, it is ease.

“A living being is tender and flexible;  a corpse is hard and stiff.

It is the same with everything; leaves and grasses are tender and delicate, but when they die they become rigid and dry. Those who are hard and inflexible belong to death’s domain; but the gentle and flexible belong to life.”

What Real Alignment Feels Like

Alignment is not about forcing posture.

It is not:  Shoulders back, Chest out, Belly tight

That often increases tension.

Real alignment feels like support with less effort.

  • The head balances over the ribs
  • The ribs soften over the pelvis
  • The pelvis rests over the feet
  • The breath moves freely
  • The jaw lets go

This is where the body begins to feel safe again.

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If this resonates, come and practise with us inside Chi Flow with Jo.

A steady rhythm, simple daily LIVE classes, and a supportive community can help you reconnect with your body without overwhelm.  Because healing does not come from doing more.  It comes from doing the right things, gently, and consistently.

With Chi Flow with Jo, you will get:

  • Weekday live classes
  • Recordings you can follow anytime
  • Q&A support
  • Acupoints, food tips, and guidance
  • A community moving with you

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    • Frequently Asked Questions

    • 1. Why do my jaw, neck, back and hips all hurt at the same time?

    • Because the body works as one connected system. When tension builds at the top, especially around the jaw and base of the skull, it creates compensation patterns through the spine, back, and hips.

    • 2. Is it better to stretch or strengthen when I feel tight but weak?
    • Neither aggressively. When the body feels both tight and weak, it is often in a protective state. Gentle acupressure, soft movement, and nourishment help restore balance before stretching or strengthening becomes effective.

    • 3. Can food really help with nerve pain and tension?

    • Yes. In Chinese Medicine, food supports the internal environment of the body. Warm, nourishing foods help build blood, calm the nervous system, and reduce the “tight but weak” feeling by giving the body the resources it needs to relax and repair.

  • When to Seek Medical Support
  • If you are experiencing:
      • High heart rate
      • Persistent head pressure
      • Weakness or nerve symptoms
      • Changes in medication response

      • Please speak with your GP.  These practices work beautifully alongside medical care, not instead of it.

Go Deeper with Our Books

For those wanting to understand how movement, breath, and Chinese Medicine principles, Jo’s books provide practical guidance rooted in lived experience and clinical wisdom.

👉 Buy Five Element Wisdom cookbooks

Explore how to Find Your Flow and Live Well with Parkinson’s.

Movement does not need to be extreme to be powerful.
Small daily expansion reshapes the body.
Steady breath reshapes the nervous system.
Gentle repetition rebuilds confidence.

Every human body carries extraordinary capacity for renewal when given the right rhythm.

If April is asking you to soften into strength, come and practice with us.

Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

Knowing how to treat yourself and your loved ones with complimentary therapies like acupressure can be greatly beneficial and convenient. However, for serious and chronic conditions, you’ll want to visit an Shiatsu therapist / Acupuncturist or other qualified healthcare practitioner who can develop a treatment plan based on your unique medical history and combination of symptoms.

The information provided should not be considered medical advice.

Topics: Breathwork, Parkinson’s support, sleep practices, Qi Gong, acupressure.

The 5 Element Cycle: A Journey Through Nature and Life

The 5 Element Cycle: A Journey Through Nature and Life

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The 5 Element Cycle: A Journey Through Nature and Life

Nature has an uncanny way of reflecting our own inner journeys. Recently, I came across a poetic text that beautifully encapsulated a cycle of growth, struggle, and hope—a process that mirrors the human experience. Here’s a deep dive into that cycle, and what it can teach us about living, evolving, and embracing life in all its dynamic forms.

Moonlight and Ripples: The Start of the Cycle

Imagine standing by a serene lake under a luminous moon. The soft glow casts reflections on the water, and even the smallest disturbance—a droplet—creates ripples that expand outward. In our lives, this represents those quiet, subtle beginnings that hold immense potential. Just like a tiny droplet triggering endless ripples, our smallest actions can influence our future in ways we never expected.

  • Dawn and Emergence: The Call to Awakening

    As night turns into day, the world awakens. Dawn is a metaphor for new beginnings, a time to rise and shed the remnants of yesterday. Whether it’s a personal epiphany or the simple act of opening our eyes to a fresh start, morning invites us to embrace the day with clarity and purpose. It’s a reminder that every day is an opportunity to begin again, full of promise and light.

Growth in Nature: From Seed to Sprout

Nature teaches us that growth, though often imperceptible at first, is inevitable. A seed buried in the soil holds the blueprint of a towering tree or a vibrant fern. The process of sprouting and unfurling is gradual yet powerful. This part of the cycle speaks to our own developmental phases—moments of introspection, learning, and gradual change that prepare us for the challenges ahead.

  • Resilience in the Urban Jungle

    Even in the most inhospitable environments, life finds a way. Picture a resilient weed breaking through concrete—a powerful image of defiance and survival. In our urban landscapes, amid the bustle and concrete jungles, we too can find moments of unexpected strength. It’s a testament to the human spirit: no matter the obstacles, there is always potential for growth, adaptation, and transformation.

The Struggle and Triumph of Life

Nature is not always gentle. There is aggression in the way brambles leap and ivy invades. This symbolizes the sometimes fierce, unyielding energy required to push forward in life. Challenges force us to adapt, to be proactive, and sometimes to fight for what we believe in. Just as wild vines claim their territory, we learn to assert our presence in a world full of competition and conflict.

Navigating Complexity: Flexibility and Decision

Life is a series of decisions—each one a delicate balance between risk and reward. Here, flexibility becomes our strength. Like ligaments that allow for movement and adapt to stress, our ability to bend without breaking is vital. This part of the cycle encourages us to weigh our choices, embrace change, and understand that each decision, however small, paves the way for the next phase of our journey.

The Ultimate Goal: Vision, Hope, and Humanity

At the culmination of the cycle lies the synthesis of all that came before—a clear vision, a sense of hope, and the warmth of human kindness and humor. It’s a call to action: to look forward with determination, to imagine a better world, and to connect with each other through empathy and laughter. In these final notes, we find the reason behind our struggles and the motivation to keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles we face.

Reflection

This cycle is more than just a poetic depiction of nature—it is a mirror reflecting our inner world. From the quiet ripple of a water droplet to the triumphant flourish of human spirit, every phase of the cycle teaches us resilience, growth, and the transformative power of hope. As you move through your day, remember that just like the elements of nature, you are continually evolving. Embrace your journey, and let each moment, whether gentle or fierce, guide you towards a future filled with light and possibility.

In sharing these thoughts, I hope to inspire you to look for the subtle signs of growth in your own life and to appreciate the beauty of each phase of your journey. Let nature remind you that every end is simply the beginning of something new.

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Let’s get moving, healing, and flowing—together, every day in Chi flow with Jo.  Scroll down to watch the podcast episode and sign up for a FREE online Qi Gong class.

Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

Knowing how to treat yourself and your loved ones with complimentary therapies like acupressure can be greatly beneficial and convenient. However, for serious and chronic conditions, you’ll want to visit an Shiatsu therapist / Acupuncturist or other qualified healthcare practitioner who can develop a treatment plan based on your unique medical history and combination of symptoms.  

The information provided should not be considered medical advice.

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Feeling Frazzled? – Learn to Focus

Feeling Frazzled? – Learn to Focus

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Can’t pay attention, even for 10 minutes !!- Can’t finish your train of thought !!- is this you?
Are you trying to remember a million things at once, feeling anxious and out of control with a sinking feeling of dread, like you forgot to do something?

Let me share what might be happening.
Dopamine is a brain chemical that directly impacts our central nervous system.

The brain produces dopamine, and this makes us feel good and encourages us to do more of whatever we’re doing.
If we keep doing that thing – whether it’s scrolling through social media, drinking alcohol, eating cake, climbing mountains or practicing qigong – then the body produces even more dopamine.

However dopamine just wants more dopamine – it is never content. It’s always looking for that next hit. Things like social media, alcohol, excess food and drugs mess with your dopamine circuit and throw it out of balance.

As a result, you may develop a dopamine disorder, which can affect your attention span, create anxiety and a restless dread.
That isn’t to say that dopamine isn’t absolutely essential for the body. My partner has Parkinson’s which is caused by disruption to the dopamine circuitry in the brain. This causes him to shuffle and tremble as he can’t control the nerve impulses that move his body. But to paraphrase Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Aquinas, Nietzsche and the Buddha; the ultimate motivation and suffering of all human behaviour is the seeking of pleasure and the avoidance of pain – this ancient Stoic, Buddhist, Taoist and modern Western philosophy, expertly describes the dopamine cycle.

For the last 6 weeks, together with 300 members of Chi Flow with Jo, I have been intermittent fasting including no refined sugars, refined carbs, alcohol or coffee on an empty stomach. This gentle fast has really shown me how many habitual actions gave me dopamine hits and some days, they just didn’t stop coming as I seek out pleasure and avoid pain. For dopamine, enough is never enough.

We broke our fast as a group this weekend and I broke my fast with a long morning walk finished with a coffee and an oat biscuit, sweet, buttery and a complete sugar buzz. My first in 6 weeks.  Even before I was finished I was thinking about the next possible hit I could have now that the fast was over……. I could bake a cake, a glass of red wine, have a late dinner late and maybe a coffee with brandy……. on and on, I’d already got into the pleasure and reward aspect of eating. Not that there’s anything wrong with eating good food or living in pleasurable circumstances but experiencing and understanding that they don’t create your pleasure and pain is essential.

Dopamine is a transitory chemical and finding happiness from this fleeting hit is a sure way to get caught into an addictive mindset of looking for your next fix. Chi Flow with Jo gives me a physical practice of not instantly answering the call for dopamine so I can remain happy, balanced and focused whether there is a biscuit with my coffee or not.

“This experience has certainly been a challenge, but has really benefited my brains well being…. The quality of my thoughts have improved massively” Toby – Member of Chi Flow with Jo. But how can you change the dopamine pathways so that you are able to focus more and feel less anxious?

Answer = Space ……. Take some space. Being able to have space between the thought, the desire and the rush to respond is essential to break negative, addictive, dopamine habits. Essential to the fasting was the Chi Flow with Jo exercises. These synchronise the breath with movement which allows space and relaxation for the mind. Being able to question your own thoughts and not instantly believe everything you think is crucial to wellbeing. Space, physical, mental or emotional, means that you are not acting from habitual patterns, fear of suffering or grasping for satisfaction.

When you practice not believing and following every thought or impulse, you will experience a happiness and satisfaction that is always there. Under the moment by moment gratifications and habitual patterns is your soul, your life essence, as free and unencumbered as the day you were born. Spending more time in the space between your thoughts means you will once again connect with real peace, clear focus and experience true joy.

The mind and its thoughts are just making arrangements to enhance your life, whether that is through money, relationship, job, family. These things are short lived dopamine hits. Fantastic to experience but they are the just accessories of life. As we saw through lockdown, a wardrobe full of clothes that couldn’t be worn, a fancy car with no where to drive to, a job in an economy that ground to a halt, a house that became a prison. Getting entangled, attached or over focused on life’s accessories does not bring us lasting good physical, emotional or mental health.

It’s great to use and develop the mind, learning, studying, creating, problem solving. The mind and our thoughts are an essential, fantastic tool for life. Just like the heart, the liver, the intestines, it has a job to do. But being consumed by overthinking is not the only way to be.

Take time for the space in-between thoughts. Sometimes there’s a misconception that if you spend time meditating you are not engaging with life. But meditating isn’t about sitting cross legged, on a cushion, eyes closed trying not to think. It’s more a state of being where you don’t instantly follow and believe all that you think.

Spending time connecting with this way of being then influences all aspects of your life – you may find your life becoming a meditative, compassionate experience, where you don’t believe every thought or follow every dopamine impulse.

For instance, I love social media – I post every day on facebook, instagram and have over 30K followers on tik tok (@joannefaulknershiatsu) I love thinking what I can post, what I can share and what will help people.
But if I’m not careful, my dopamine gets out of whack. I’m looking for the likes and shares. I find that I get agitated, needing to do more and more, post more and more.  My anxiety levels increase and I feel like I’m not doing enough, not sharing enough, not being clear enough – the bottom line is I end up feeling that I AM NOT ENOUGH.

In this way, Im overthinking, searching out the dopamine likes and shares. My breath becomes shorter, my heart rate elevates, I don’t think clearly and my sleep becomes disrupted as I try and out-think failure and plan for success – my thought patterns become driven by fear and dopamine.  I need to return to my practice – Focusing my attention on qigong is what keeps me mentally and physically healthy.

Yes I practice every weekday morning, and you can join me and 300 others but even the 2 minute routine below will be enough to bring you home to your body.  Harmonising body and breath brings you home to yourself. It gives you space and a feeling of calm, knowing that you are enough and you will always be enough.

Emotional Healing & Community Support

The weight we carry isn’t just on our hips, it’s in our hearts.
 Feeling like you “want to be minded” is your body’s cry for nurture, not discipline.

When you join Chi Flow with Jo, you don’t walk alone.
We move, fast, cook and heal together. That shared energy keeps you accountable and loved through change.

You don’t need to fight your bodyjust listen to her again.
Start with small rhythms: stop eating after 8 pm, massage Liver 13, sip lemon water in the morning, and join our January program to be supported every step of the way.

💗 Ready to Join?

Click here to become a member of Chi Flow with Jo → CLICK HERE

Or drop in for a class and feel it for yourself (sign up below). Join the Chi Flow with Jo community for live sessions, practice, and support.

Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

Knowing how to treat yourself and your loved ones with complimentary therapies like acupressure can be greatly beneficial and convenient. However, for serious and chronic conditions, you’ll want to visit an Shiatsu therapist / Acupuncturist or other qualified healthcare practitioner who can develop a treatment plan based on your unique medical history and combination of symptoms.

The information provided should not be considered medical advice.

Featured Practitioner with Shiatsu Society Ireland

Featured Practitioner with Shiatsu Society Ireland

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The Shiatsu Society is the regulating body for Shiatsu in Ireland. To find a qualified and insured practitioner in your area simply visit www.ShiatsuSocietyIreland. Every quarter they choose a practitioner to feature on their website and this season it’s me ? so I thought I’d share the article with you ……….. it’s about the origins of food in my Shiatsu Practice – I hope you enjoy

Sitting in the kitchen of Lois Dana Retreat Centre, during our annual weeklong Shiatsu training residentials, I first tasted Miso and Kudzu soup. As my talented and generous teacher, Josephine Lynch, explained the energetic properties of this salty paste in Chinese Medicine, I felt my kidneys relax. My spine softened and the muscles across my chest eased.

My whole nervous system was calmer than it had been for weeks. It was at that moment I understood that food was more than just fuel, it was medicine. Using the five element system of Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine (see graphic below) I began to deepen my knowledge of the energetics of food.

My previous culinary experiences had been during travels in my early twenties, preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for eight hundred people on an Israeli Kibbutz plus making egg and chips for British tourists at a beach bar in Greece.

In these instances, food had been the function for the day ahead or to soothe the head from the night before. However now I was having a relationship with food. I knew it’s season, it’s colour, it’s flavour. I knew which body part, which emotion and sensory organ it affected. At this epiphanal moment, I experienced food in a whole new way.

It made perfect sense to me that the Liver would need sour food to cut through fatty sluggish congestion that slowed energy flow and metabolism. I found it obvious that the immune system, housed in the large intestine, would be improved with pungent food such as ginger and garlic. When I thought of the colour orange I could taste sweet on my tongue, my saliva increased and therefore I knew that the Spleen was responsible for the regulation of blood sugars.

For me, the connections seem easy and with many hundreds of clients in my practice over the years, the solutions that the five element system offers works for them too. Memorably a client who wished to get pregnant I diagnosed as having suffered shock in early childhood and had become cold in the lower abdomen and Small Intestine.

She also suffered anxiousness, insomnia and cold feet. This all pointed to the Heart & Small intestine lacking in Chi to move and warm the body and blood. I prescribed warming and red foods such as tomato and coconut soup, roasted peppers with fresh coriander, calming Chamomile, Valerian tea plus a bedtime practice that included self shiatsu points and breathing practices; within two months she was pregnant.

My postgraduate studies in Chinese Medicine, Tibetan Buddhism, Tantra and Taoism have deepened my experience, my courage, my understanding and my relationship with food. In 2013 I began teaching regular, drop in, Conscious Cooking Classes in Dublin City Centre.

Over six years, a community developed and I taught a wide range of people, not trained in Chinese Medicine, to use the five element system for maintaining health, balance and wellness. In my books and blogs, I share recipes, insights, health practices and personal experiences that have helped transform pain and trauma for myself and my clients.

Asking simple questions such as “How am I feeling?” and “What do I need?” as the first step into connection with the power we all have to affect our wellbeing. Food and the Five Elements can guide us to answers. We are energy made manifest and as such we are constantly changing. To maintain balance and understand the body’s ever-changing symptoms, cravings, feelings and emotions we can use the Five Element system and let food be our guide.

“The Five Elemental energies of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water encompass all the myriad phenomena of nature. It is a paradigm that applies equally to humans.” – The Yellow Emporer’s Classic of Internal Medicine 2BC

To use the Five Elements in everyday life, visit the free app at http://www.shiatsu-consciouscooking.com/app which asks

  • how you are feeling?
  • what you are craving?

and guides you to a recipe that suits you for the day

Joanne completed the three-year Shiatsu training in 2002 with distinction and became a Registered Practitioner (RPSSI) in 2009. She is currently the Chairperson member of The Shiatsu Society of Ireland (SSI) and holds clinics both in Dublin City Centre and Baldoyle, North Dublin. Her Shiatsu Practice specializes in Hara Shiatsu and Dietary recommendations according to the Five Elements in Chinese Medicine. She host Online Healing Cookery Courses and runs delicious, nutritious and healing Shiatsu retreats.

Emotional Healing & Community Support

The weight we carry isn’t just on our hips, it’s in our hearts.
 Feeling like you “want to be minded” is your body’s cry for nurture, not discipline.

When you join Chi Flow with Jo, you don’t walk alone.
We move, fast, cook and heal together. That shared energy keeps you accountable and loved through change.

You don’t need to fight your bodyjust listen to her again.
Start with small rhythms: stop eating after 8 pm, massage Liver 13, sip lemon water in the morning, and join our January program to be supported every step of the way.

💗 Ready to Join?

Click here to become a member of Chi Flow with Jo → CLICK HERE

Or drop in for a class and feel it for yourself (sign up below). Join the Chi Flow with Jo community for live sessions, practice, and support.

Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.

Knowing how to treat yourself and your loved ones with complimentary therapies like acupressure can be greatly beneficial and convenient. However, for serious and chronic conditions, you’ll want to visit an Shiatsu therapist / Acupuncturist or other qualified healthcare practitioner who can develop a treatment plan based on your unique medical history and combination of symptoms. 

 The information provided should not be considered medical advice.