Clare Gates-Sjöblom

I have always been fascinated about the human body and mind. My passion for the past 14 + years has been to provide treatments that offer my clients a road to recovery whether it is physical, mental or both.
I strive to foster an inclusive therapeutic environment in everything I do. Wellbeing belongs to everyone.

Expertise

Clare has expertise especially in pain and ROM (range of motion) issues. Due to Clare’s background in psychology, her other interests and expertise lies in mental health (stress, anxiety, insomnia to name a few).

Experience

I have trained people in the wellbeing industry since 2007, in both yin yoga / functional stretching and corporate wellbeing settings.
I have practiced bodywork since 2012, first through acupressure and shiatsu finally starting my first Acupuncturist degree in 2013, graduating in 2016.
Since moving to Edinburgh full-time in 2017 I have practiced as an Acupuncturist in various settings, from my home studio to working as a corporate acupuncturist and wellbeing coach in numerous offices.
As I have a degree in psychology, my keen interest drove me to study another 3,5-year degree in Chinese Medicine, concentrating on the mental wellbeing modalities Chinese Medicine offers.

Life outside work

I spent most of my childhood in rural Finland, swimming daily (regardless of the weather). Hence, I love spending time outdoors, hiking and/or wild swimming with my husband and two Australian Labradoodles Yoda and Solo.

My favourite thing

My favourite thing is Saturdays (my day off), when I can be outdoors with no schedule. I also love listening and/or playing music.