The Real Reason Period Pain Happens ( and why Claire's Disappeared in 3 weeks)!

The Real Reason Period Pain Happens (and Why Claire’s Pain Disappeared in 6 Weeks)

Hello Sunshine ,

Let me start with something I need you to know:

Period pain is common. But it’s not normal.

 We’ve been told since we were 12 that cramping, migraines, mood swings, and bloating are just “part of being a woman.” That suffering is the price we pay for menstruating. But that isn’t the truth. It’s a belief we’ve inherited. One that keeps too many women stuck in pain for years—decades even—thinking there’s no other way. Let me show you another way. And to do that, let me tell you about Claire.

Claire’s Story

Claire came to me at 13 years old. She had just started her period a year before, and every month, she had to miss 3 days of school due to excruciating cramps. Her mum had worked with me before ( to stop her daily decades long migraines: which we did ) and knew that there was more we could do than just hand over painkillers. So we got to work.

• Claire had four 1:1 - 60minute sessions with me across six weeks
• She practiced a personalized 6-minute daily acupressure routine I created for her
• At her next period, she had zero pain—after an entire year of suffering .

That was over a year ago. She remained pain-free for 15 months.

 Then, one painful cycle crept back in. She came in for one 60minute 1:1 session & restarted her 6 minute acupressure practice. Can you guess what happened next? Her next period? Pain-free again. That’s not magic. It’s the body remembering how to return to balance.

The Real Root of Period Pain (According to TCM)

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), menstrual pain is not treated as a standalone symptom. It’s seen as the result of imbalance in the flow of Qi (energy) through the body—specifically in the liver and spleen meridians.

Here’s a simplified breakdown: 🩸 The Liver Meridian:

• Regulates the smooth flow of Qi and blood throughout the body
• If the Liver Qi becomes stagnant, it creates tension, irritability, cramping, and sharp abdominal pain

 🍽️ The Spleen Meridian:

• Governs digestion and fluid balance
• When weak, it leads to bloating, water retention, brain fog, and emotional heaviness.

 When these meridians are out of balance—often from chronic stress, emotional repression, or poor digestion—you get the perfect storm:

• Painful cramps • Mood swings
• Breast tenderness • Headaches
• Exhaustion

Sound familiar?

 So How Did Claire Heal? Instead of suppressing the symptoms, I supported her body’s natural systems using:

✨ 1. Acupressure I taught her to press specific points on her body connected to the liver and spleen meridians. Just 6 minutes a day of stimulation helped:

• Move stuck energy • Reduce inflammation • Calm the nervous system • Prevent blood stagnation

 ✨ 2. Qigong + Somatic Movement These movements gently open the energy channels. In Claire’s case, we focused on  breath-coordinated moves to ease abdominal tension and increase energy circulation. ( because if you're sitting, all the time, you abdominal area becomes stuck, stuck fascia, stuck tissue, stuck organs)

✨ 3. Simple, 1 minute Breathwork  This helps: • Calm the fight-or-flight response • Relieve spasms and constriction • Release the diaphragm! This is what we did in our 1:1 sessions, her daily homework was just the 6 minute acupressure routine. It wasn’t overwhelming. It was consistent. That’s what made all the difference.

 Why This Works (Even If You’re 43, Not 13)

 You might be thinking, “But I’ve had these symptoms for 30 years.” And I get it—your body has been holding onto imbalance longer. But that doesn’t mean it can’t shift. Your body is always trying to heal. It just needs the right support. Claire's mum was in her 40s when she came to me, having had migraines since the age of 12, daily migraines for the last 2 decades.! Within a month, her migraines had were no longer daily, within 6 months they STOPPED ALL TOGETHER. 

 Most of my 1:1 coaching clients are women aged 35–55. They come to me with: • Intense PMS • Perimenopausal fatigue • Migraines • Insomnia • Emotional burnout And every time we start working with the root energy systems—not just the surface symptoms—they feel better. Often in weeks, not years.

 Here’s What I Want You to Know There's nothing wrong with you! Your body isn’t working against you. And period pain is not your destiny. What you’re experiencing is your body’s way of asking for help. Not punishment. Not weakness. A signal. When we honour that signal and support your body with targeted techniques, things start to shift.

 Want to Know Where to Start? If you’re resonating with this, I want to invite you to take one simple step:

 ✨ Book a free, no-pressure discovery call with me. On this call, we’ll talk about your symptoms, your history, and what’s going on in your body. If it feels aligned, I’ll tell you how my 1:1 coaching experience can help you, too. This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to be seen, heard, and gently guided. 👉 Click here to book your free call

 Final Thoughts

 Claire’s story isn’t a miracle. It’s a method. And it’s one I’ve refined over more than a decade of working with women just like you. If you’ve been trying to push through the pain… if you’ve been told “it’s just how it is”… Let me show you another way. One rooted in care. In science and soul. In one-minute shifts that lead to life-changing results.

Remember:

 You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.

Thank you for being here,

Des xx