Acupuncture & Nutritional Therapy

A Complementary Approach to Your Wellbeing

At NRQi Studio, I believe that true wellbeing comes from understanding and supporting the body as a whole. Nutrition plays an important role in our physical and emotional health, and when combined with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, offers a complementary approach to supporting long-term wellbeing.

I'm delighted to be collaborating with Eleanor Reid, a Registered Nutritional Therapist, who shares my passion for personalised, holistic care. Although our disciplines are different, we share a philosophy that looks beyond individual symptoms to understand each person's unique health needs.

By bringing together our expertise in acupuncture, TCM and nutritional therapy, we aim to provide a more comprehensive, individualised approach to wellbeing. Our focus is on empowering women to better understand their bodies, develop sustainable lifestyle habits and feel confident making informed choices about their health.

Meet Eleanor Reid

Registered Nutritional Therapist | MSc, mBANT, rCNHC

Eleanor takes a personalised, evidence-informed approach to nutritional therapy, exploring how diet, nutrition and lifestyle influence your overall health and wellbeing. She considers factors such as digestive health, blood sugar regulation, nutrient status and metabolic wellbeing, using appropriate testing where beneficial.

Drawing on your health history and individual needs, Eleanor provides tailored nutritional and lifestyle guidance to support areas such as energy levels, digestive health, menstrual and hormonal wellbeing. Her focus is on empowering you to better understand your body and make informed, sustainable changes that support your long-term health.

Learn more about Eleanor

The PCOS / PMOS Wellbeing Programme

Every woman's experience of PCOS / PMOS is unique. Our 12-week programmes bring together personalised acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutritional therapy to offer a holistic, individualised approach to your wellbeing.

With a shared focus on education, empowerment and sustainable lifestyle changes, we aim to help you better understand your body, feel supported in managing your symptoms and take an active role in your long-term health.

Choose between our Nurture and Evolve programmes, offering fortnightly or weekly acupuncture with Nickila alongside specialist nutritional support from Eleanor.

  • Fortnightly Acupuncture & Personalised Nutritional Therapy

    A supportive 12-week programme combining fortnightly acupuncture with personalised nutritional guidance to help you better understand your body, develop sustainable habits and support your overall wellbeing.

    Acupuncture with Nickila — £460

    • Initial consultation: £85 (usually £95)

    • 5 fortnightly follow-up treatments: £75 each (usually £85)

    • 6 personalised acupuncture sessions over 12 weeks

    • £60 savings on acupuncture treatments.

    Nutritional Therapy with Eleanor — £250

    • Comprehensive 60-minute initial consultation

    • Personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan

    • Follow-up consultation to review your progress

    • Email support between consultations

    • Optional functional testing (additional cost)

    Total Programme Investment: £710

  • Evolve | 12-Week Programme — £1,100

    Weekly Acupuncture & Personalised Nutritional Therapy

    A more frequent schedule of individualised care, combining weekly acupuncture with specialist nutritional guidance and regular opportunities to review your wellbeing needs and progress.

    Acupuncture with Nickila — £850

    • Initial consultation: £80 (usually £95)

    • 11 weekly follow-up treatments: £70 each (usually £85)

    • 12 personalised acupuncture sessions over 12 weeks

    • £180 savings on acupuncture treatments.

    Nutritional Therapy with Eleanor — £250

    • Comprehensive 60-minute initial consultation

    • Personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan

    • Follow-up consultation to review your progress

    • Email support between consultations

    • Optional functional testing (additional cost)

    Total Programme Investment: £1,100

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  • Focus: Improve digestion and ease bloating

    Grains & Staples

    • Rice, millet, congee

    Vegetables

    • Fennel, ginger, courgette, pumpkin

    Fruits

    • Papaya, jujube, apple

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almond butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Mung beans, lentils

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Chicken, tofu, white fish

    Drinks & Teas

    • Ginger, fennel or peppermint tea

    Avoid: Cold foods, fizzy drinks

  • Focus: Calm stress and support mood balance

    Grains & Staples

    • Oats, rice, barley

    Vegetables

    • Spinach, asparagus, mushrooms

    Fruits

    • Jujube, apple, berries

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, peanut butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Lentils, mung beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Chicken, tofu, lentils

    Drinks & Teas

    • Chamomile, rose, chrysanthemum, jujube and goji tea

    Avoid: Skipping meals, alcohol

  • Focus: Strengthen and nourish for conception

    Grains & Staples

    • Rice, oats, quinoa

    Vegetables

    • Beetroot, spinach, asparagus, kale

    Fruits

    • Jujube, dates, goji berries, berries

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Black sesame, walnuts, almond butter, tahini

    Beans & Pulses

    • Black beans, lentils, chickpeas

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Eggs, chicken, oysters, bone broth

    Drinks & Teas

    • Jujube and ginger tea, cinnamon tea

    Avoid: Cold salads, excessive juice, caffeine

  • Focus: Ease bloating, mood swings, and breast tenderness

    Grains & Staples

    • Brown rice, quinoa, barley

    Vegetables

    • Spinach, kale, beetroot, cauliflower

    Fruits

    • Orange, pear, berries

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Flaxseed, sesame, sunflower seeds, almond butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Lentils, chickpeas, soybeans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Chicken, tofu, eggs

    Drinks & Teas

    • Chamomile, rose, jujube tea

    Avoid: Alcohol, sugar, fried foods

  • Focus: Strengthen immunity and support recovery

    Grains & Staples

    • Oats, rice, barley

    Vegetables

    • Leeks, carrots, pak choi, onions

    Fruits

    • Pears, jujube, apple, kiwi

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almond butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Lentils, mung beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Mushrooms (shiitake, reishi), garlic, chicken

    Drinks & Teas

    • Jujube and astragalus tea, honey and lemon water

    Avoid: Processed sugar, excessive dairy

  • Focus: Maintain steady energy and nourish the body

    Grains & Staples

    • Oats, rice, sweet potato, millet

    Vegetables

    • Kale, spinach, mushrooms, squash

    Fruits

    • Dates, jujube, banana, berries

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Sunflower seeds, almonds, tahini, peanut butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Lentils, chickpeas, black beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Chicken, eggs, tofu

    Drinks & Teas

    • Jujube and ginger tea, warm porridge with nuts and cinnamon

    Avoid: Skipping meals, cold smoothies, cold drinks, refined sugar

  • Follicular Phase (Day 1–14)
    Focus: Rebuild and refresh after menstruation

    Grains & Staples

    • Rice, millet, oats

    Vegetables

    • Spinach, beetroot, asparagus, kale

    Fruits

    • Kiwi, orange, jujube, apple

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Flaxseed, almond butter, sesame

    Beans & Pulses

    • Lentils, adzuki beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Chicken, eggs, tofu

    Drinks & Teas

    • Light teas with rose, mint, or jujube and goji

    Avoid: Processed or salty foods

    Luteal Phase (Day 15–28)
    Focus: Support mood, digestion, and warmth before your period

    Grains & Staples

    • Oats, brown rice, pumpkin

    Vegetables

    • Root vegetables, broccoli, spinach

    Fruits

    • Apple, avocado, pear

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Pumpkin seeds, chia, cashews, almond butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Chickpeas, mung beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Eggs, oily fish, chicken

    Drinks & Teas

    • Jujube and rose tea, chamomile, cinnamon tea

    Avoid: Sugar, caffeine, alcohol

  • Focus: Ease aches, stiffness, and joint or muscle pain

    Grains & Staples

    • Brown rice, quinoa, barley

    • Sweet potato, oats

    Vegetables

    • Broccoli, spinach, kale, courgette

    • Turmeric root, garlic, ginger, onion

    Fruits

    • Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

    • Pineapple, citrus fruits, apple

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Flaxseed, chia, walnuts, almonds

    • Tahini, cashew butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Lentils, chickpeas, mung beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Oily fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)

    • Tofu, chicken, eggs

    Drinks & Teas

    • Green tea, turmeric and ginger tea

    • Lemon and honey water

    Avoid: Processed meats, fried foods, refined sugar, excessive dairy or alcohol

  • Focus: Ease hot flushes, balance hormones and calm the mind

    Grains & Staples

    • Brown rice, oats, barley

    Vegetables

    • Cucumber, broccoli, leafy greens, seaweed

    Fruits

    • Mulberries, pear, apple, jujube

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame, walnuts, cashews

    Beans & Pulses

    • Soybeans, chickpeas, mung beans

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Tofu, tempeh, oily fish (salmon, sardines), chicken

    Drinks & Teas

    • Mint, chrysanthemum, goji and jujube tea, mung bean soup

    Avoid: Alcohol, chilli, coffee, fried foods and refined sugar

  • Focus: Rebuild strength, warmth and energy after childbirth

    Grains & Staples

    • Congee made with rice or millet

    • Oats, glutinous rice, quinoa

    Vegetables

    • Sweet potato, carrot, beetroot, spinach, pak choi

    Fruits

    • Jujube (red dates), goji berries, figs, apple

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Black sesame, walnuts, almond butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Black beans, red lentils

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Chicken, beef, lamb, eggs, bone broth

    Drinks & Teas

    • Jujube, ginger and cinnamon tea

    • Warm bone broth

    Avoid: Cold or raw foods, iced drinks, excess caffeine or alcohol

  • Focus: Encourage relaxation and deeper rest

    Grains & Staples

    • Rice porridge, oats, barley

    Vegetables

    • Sweet potato, spinach

    Fruits

    • Jujube, goji berries, pear, apple

    Seeds, Nuts & Nut Butters

    • Almonds, walnuts, cashew butter

    Beans & Pulses

    • Mung beans, red lentils

    Protein & Nourishing Foods

    • Tofu, turkey, eggs

    Drinks & Teas

    • Jujube or lavender tea, chamomile

    Avoid: Caffeine, late meals

Nutritional Suggestions

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies can work alongside personalised nutritional support to promote overall health and wellbeing. A balanced, varied diet helps provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs, while acupuncture and complementary TCM therapies offer a holistic approach to supporting physical and emotional wellbeing. Together, they provide a more rounded, individualised approach to your health.

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The nutritional guidance above offers general suggestions to support everyday wellbeing.

As everyone's nutritional needs are different, working with a qualified practitioner can provide a more personalised approach tailored to your individual health concerns and lifestyle.