Jess Strachan Acupuncture

Jess Strachan Acupuncture Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine with Jess Strachan
Trauma informed Care - Shiatsu, acupunctu

11/08/2026

Late second trimester has one signature move: give those ribs some space!!

The tension through the chest, ribs and diaphragm is building, and you don’t even notice that shallow half-breath you’ve started taking.

So MACHI’s incredible shiatsu therapist, Jess Baker, worked through my side body…stretching, softening, opening my whole rib cage 🫠

Welcome my first proper deep breath in weeks!!

Each trimester has its own signature moves but we individualise the session to support your hearts desire!

Just quietly 🤫 Shiatsu is the best kept pregnancy massage secret

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10/07/2026

The SCM (sternocleidomastoid) is one of those muscles that often gets overlooked when exploring factors that may be contributing to jaw tension, TMJ discomfort or headaches.

Can you gently pinch it, or is it so tight that you can’t quite get hold of it? Is it tender just below your earlobe?

If so, it may simply be a sign that this area is holding tension. Your neck, chest and shoulders often work together, so it’s worth giving them a little attention too.

Which sleep pattern are you? 👀These are the 4 most common sleep issues I see in clinic, but they’re usually just one par...
06/05/2026

Which sleep pattern are you? 👀

These are the 4 most common sleep issues I see in clinic, but they’re usually just one part of a bigger picture.

In chinese medicine, we don’t just treat “bad sleep” we treat the pattern behind it.

That’s why when sleep improves, other things often start shifting too, energy, mood, cycle, stress tolerance.

Which one feels like you?

05/05/2026

Yep, this is how you receive a shiatsu massage .health

On a lush heated floor futon in what ever position feels right 🫠

03/05/2026

Sore neck, tight jaw and chronic sinus congestion, I’ve got you 🤗

01/05/2026

If you’re waking up with jaw tension… you’re not alone.

I’m seeing a lot of this in clinic at the moment, tight jaws, tension headaches, and that familiar pull through the temples and base of the skull.

It’s rarely just the jaw.
More often, it’s part of a broader pattern of holding through the face, neck and nervous system.

This kind of tension usually responds better to gentle, consistent attention… rather than going in too strong, all at once.

If this is something that keeps showing up for you, it may need a bit more support than self-work alone.

I work with this often in clinic.

Save this for when you notice your jaw creeping back in, and come in if you’re ready to start unwinding the pattern more deeply.

Are you drinking enough water?We live in a busy, fast paced world, and I’m noticing more clients find it hard to pause a...
23/02/2026

Are you drinking enough water?

We live in a busy, fast paced world, and I’m noticing more clients find it hard to pause and check in with their body until they complete their intake form at their first appointment.

So today is a simple check-in about water.

This isn’t about saying you must drink 1.6-2.5L of water a day. Everyone’s body is different, and hydration needs vary.

This is for the people who:
💦 Feel thirst or notice a dry mouth, but don’t feel naturally drawn to reach for the water bottle
💦 Are run off their feet and forget to take a moment to drink water
💦 Are parents rushing from drop offs, pick ups, work, dinner, and bedtime routines without a sip of water

If that sounds like you, this may be a gentle reminder to look at your fluid intake and slowly build habits that support balance.

Our bodies are largely water, and good health is partly about keeping the cycle of input and loss moving.

In Chinese medicine, this experience can sometimes be associated with patterns of fluid metabolism or dampness, where:
💧The mouth feels dry but there isn’t strong desire to drink
💧Drinking may feel uncomfortable or slightly nauseating
💧Fluids feel more “stuck” or make you feel bloated after drinking

If this feels familiar, get in touch to see if chines medicine might have some options for you.

But for right now, take this small reminder to take stock and make sure you have dropped the ball on fluids 🫶

07/12/2025

That’s a wrap for 2025! Good news…we are coming back in 2026!

Keep an eye on your inbox for 2026 dates to keep your treatment flowing into the new year.

Big thanks to the community for supporting us and sending people our way who need it most during this pretty challenging year.

More info about the community clinic?
Our MACHI Health Community Acupuncture Clinic, a high-quality, low-cost, trauma-informed acupuncture clinic aimed at supporting our wider community.

We understand the toll that chronic and traumatic stress takes on the body, the impacts on health, work, finances, relationships, and how you feel in your own skin.

With cost of living pressures and changes to NDIS plans, we’re working to support our community because we believe that supporting your health should not be a financial decision. This clinic is one small way we’re responding to help take the edge off, manage pain, and offer ongoing support in a more accessible way.

Whether you’re living with disability, impacted by chronic illness, are a survivor of sexual assault, family violence or other crimes — serving, caring or advocating for our community, or simply feeling the strain of today’s cost-of-living pressures, this clinic is for you.

Here are some of my favourite Chinese medicine wind-down tips for an overactive mind.I’ve had a lot of requests for slee...
04/09/2025

Here are some of my favourite Chinese medicine wind-down tips for an overactive mind.

I’ve had a lot of requests for sleep hygiene support this week. While there are plenty of well known tips out there, like dimming the lights, reducing screen time, moving your body, and cutting back on alcohol or coffee, I also love weaving in some gentle Chinese medicine practices to settle the system before bed:

🌙 Ear massage
🌙 Face + scalp acupressure
🌙 A warm foot soak
🌙 Allowing time to digest your evening meal

These practices aim to tell your body it’s safe to slow down and drift into deeper rest.

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21/07/2025

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