The human body is a small heaven and earth. / 人身小天地.
—Zhang Jiebin / 張介賓, 1563–1640, Ming dynasty physician and writer
A central influence in my practice is the Chinese tradition of yang sheng (養生), meaning 'cultivating life’ or ‘nourishing life’. It is based on the understanding that everyday habits—how we eat, sleep, move and relate to our environment—play a fundamental role in our health and wellbeing.
In Chinese medicine, treatment does not begin and end with the acupuncture session. Guided by the principles of yang sheng, I use personalised Chinese medicine nutritional therapy and lifestyle guidance to help you make small, sustainable changes that continue supporting your health between treatments. These principles offer a practical way of caring for your health through the seasons and the different stages of life. Rather than separating treatment from daily life, they become part of how you care for yourself each day.
Acupuncture creates the opportunity for change; yang sheng helps you sustain it in everyday life. Together, they support the body's natural capacity to self-regulate, recover and maintain balance—helping you feel better now while building the foundations for lasting wellbeing.
Treatments take place in a calm, comfortable setting at my centrally located clinic in Westminster, within a vibrant community space.
Come just as you are. We’ll begin from there.
—Petra
Hello and welcome.
I'm Petra, a licensed traditional acupuncturist (Lic. Ac., MBAcC). My practice is grounded in the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, combining classical diagnostic methods with an individual approach to care.
Every treatment begins with understanding how your symptoms fit within the wider picture of your health. I support people with a wide range of physical and emotional concerns, tailoring each treatment to the individual. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful and respectful, whether you are seeking relief from a specific condition, support through a period of change, or a way to strengthen your long-term health.
Become who you are.
—Nietzsche, after Pindar
Testimonials.
“Petra’s professionalism and empathy created a safe and healing environment where I was always able to relax. I am especially grateful for her holistic approach to my treatment as she made sure to integrate my emotional and physical needs. I always walked away feeling like there were no problems that we couldn’t solve together.”
—N.M., editor
“Petra takes so much care to understand you and your body, while taking in external factors too, and is so generous with her time and knowledge — whether on the table or with general health and wellbeing recommendations. I would recommend ten times over.“
—G.L., producer
“Petra is an exceptional acupuncturist—skilled, informed, and wonderfully calming. Her knowledge and expertise shows in every treatment, and her holistic approach makes each visit a positive, restorative experience. I really value both her acupuncture skills and quality insights into traditional Chinese medicine and foods. I would highly recommend her.”
—R.V., strategist
