You’ve been told it’s normal. That your periods are supposed to be that painful. That your exhaustion is just part of being a woman, or a mum. That the anxiety, the mood swings, the brain fog - they’ll pass. You’ve been given the pill. Or sent away with nothing. Or told to “just manage stress better.”

And somewhere along the way, you’ve started wondering… Is it really me? Am I just not coping?

At George Street Wellness Clinic, I see this all the time. Women and people with cycles who’ve spent years brushing off their symptoms because no one really took them seriously. Because they didn’t have the words. Because they were told it was “just hormones.”

But here’s what we know to be true:

You know your body.

And if it’s telling you something’s not right - it isn’t.

You deserve to be supported.

When “Normal” Doesn’t Feel Right

So many women come to us saying the same thing:

“My test results are fine - but I don’t feel fine.”

“I’m so tired, but no one can find a reason.”

“I feel anxious for no reason.”

“I was told to come back if it gets worse.”

They’re not imagining it. And neither are you.

Symptoms like:

• Periods that leave you wiped out or in pain
• Mid-cycle anxiety, fatigue, or mood changes
• Waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep
• Feeling overwhelmed by small things
• Crying for “no reason”
• Constant tension in the jaw, chest or shoulders

These are signs your body is overwhelmed, and trying to speak to you the only way it knows how.

Why Hormonal Imbalance Isn’t Just About Hormones

Hormones don’t operate in isolation. They’re deeply influenced by your nervous system, stress levels, sleep, digestion, and even unprocessed emotions.

This is why traditional medical approaches often fall short. You can’t separate the body from the mind. You can’t treat the symptoms without understanding the system behind them.

For example:

• Chronic stress raises cortisol, which lowers progesterone
• A dysregulated nervous system can interrupt ovulation
• Unprocessed trauma can create physical symptoms like pain, exhaustion, or cycle irregularity
• Suppressed emotions can lead to physical tension and hormonal chaos

It’s all connected. And that’s why my approach at the clinic is holistic, gentle and body-led.

What Support Can Look Like

I don’t offer one-size-fits-all plans. I offer space.

Space to feel how you really feel.

Space to listen to your body without being dismissed.

Space to try therapies that meet you gently, without judgement.

Some clients come because they want to balance their cycles naturally.

Some come because they’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

Some come just to lie down, breathe, and feel held.

How Therapies Can Help You Reconnect with Your Body

I offer therapies that don’t push, fix, or override - but instead invite your body back into balance.

• Acupuncture works deeply with hormonal patterns, emotional regulation, and nervous system support. It’s particularly helpful for PMS, perimenopause, fatigue, and cycle regulation.
• Reflexology offers deep rest through the feet - grounding the body, calming the mind, and gently nudging systems (like the endocrine and lymphatic) back into balance.
• EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) helps shift emotional patterns held in the body, especially for those stuck in cycles of anxiety, guilt, or feeling “not enough.”
• Counselling offers a safe space to speak about what you’re carrying - without having to downplay or explain it all away.

You don’t have to try them all. You don’t have to know what you need in advance. Sometimes, the first step is just allowing yourself to be supported.

You’re Not Too Much - and You’re Not Alone

If you’ve been carrying symptoms for a long time, or blaming yourself for feeling this way - I want you to know this:

You’re responding - wisely - to a life, a system, a world that often doesn’t give you space to rest or feel or soften.

You don’t have to push through anymore. You can take care of yourself the way you take care of others.

And if you’d like support along the way — I’m here, with calm, grounded care that meets your whole self.

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