Rest & Reset

A gentle acupuncture treatment for stress, overwhelm and deep rest.

When life has been demanding for a while, it can be difficult to switch off even when you finally have the chance. You might feel wired but tired, emotionally drained, restless, tense or simply aware that you need somewhere to stop for a while.

60 minutes · £105 · Blackheath

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An hour to pause, settle and let yourself be looked after.

You don’t need to arrive with a problem to solve or a list of symptoms to discuss. Rest & Reset is simply protected time to slow down, switch off and be cared for.

There is no agenda to work through and no pressure to arrive with a particular problem to solve. The hour is simply about helping your body move towards a calmer, more settled state.

A calm treatment room with a prepared acupuncture bed.

Who is it for?

Rest & Reset is for those times when you:

  • have been carrying a lot of stress
  • feel mentally or emotionally depleted
  • find it difficult to properly switch off
  • have been feeling tense, restless or overstimulated
  • want some quiet time without needing to talk
  • simply feel that you need some protected time to stop and rest

You do not need to be experiencing a health problem to book. You can come because life has felt like a lot recently, or simply because you would like some protected time to stop and rest.

Sounds like what you need?

Book a 60-minute Rest & Reset · £105

A calm acupuncture treatment in progress.

What happens during the session

We’ll begin with a short conversation about how you’re feeling that day, along with any relevant health and safety information.

The session takes place at my usual Blackheath clinic, in the same quiet treatment space as my regular acupuncture appointments.

You may spend much of the session simply lying comfortably and allowing yourself to be still.

There is no set formula for the treatment. I’ll choose what feels most appropriate for you on the day, with the emphasis always on creating a gentle, quiet experience rather than giving you more to think about or do.

A different kind of appointment

This is deliberately different from my usual acupuncture consultations.

Rest & Reset is centred on relaxation and supporting a sense of calm rather than assessing or treating a particular health condition. We’ll have a brief health and safety conversation before beginning, but there is no full Chinese medicine consultation.

If you would like help with a specific symptom, ongoing health concern or more complex issue, please book an Initial Consultation instead.

Book a 60-minute Rest & Reset · £105

Saskia speaking with a client before treatment.

A few practical questions

Can you treat specific symptoms or issues?

Yes, but that’s not what Rest & Reset is for. You can explore what I help with, or book a consultation to talk through something specific.

Do I need to have had acupuncture before?

No. Rest & Reset can be a gentle introduction if acupuncture is new to you. We’ll talk briefly before the treatment begins, and anything included in the session will be explained first.

Can I book it as a one-off?

Yes. This is designed to work as a standalone hour of rest. You are also welcome to return whenever you feel you would benefit from another session.

What should I wear?

Come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Loose, relaxed clothing can make it easier to settle into the treatment.

What if I have a health condition I want help with?

If you are looking for assessment or treatment of a particular symptom or health concern, please book an Initial Consultation instead. Rest & Reset is intentionally focused on relaxation rather than a full health consultation.

Give yourself an hour to stop

Sometimes what you need is a little space around everything else, and permission to take a full exhale.

60 minutes · £105 · Blackheath

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