True Fortune
Acupuncture
I am a Bristol based acupuncturist who specialises in combining acupuncture, acupressure massage and qigong exercise in order to help with a wide variety of health issues.
Acupuncture, acupressure and qigong exercise are treatment methods that can offer support to those who need help regaining balance in their life, but can also support people experiencing more serious illness. Whatever condition you are living with, it is well worth considering how traditional Chinese medicine might help. Please use the following links for more information about acupuncture, for more information about acupressure, and for more information about some of the conditions we can support.
Once you have decided that acupuncture or acupressure treatment are right for you, you will need to get in touch to arrange a suitable time for a free 15 minute phone consultation. Then, if you’re happy to proceed, I can book you in for a more detailed initial consultation that will last up to 1 hour and 15 minutes, including a thorough examination of your condition as well as initial treatment. All follow-up appointments are then generally booked on a week by week basis, or as a 3-week block if that that works for you.
I currently practice at the Kingswood Foundation. This is an ideal location for anyone located in East Bristol, easily accessible from areas such as Easton, St George, Kingswood, Fishponds, Downend, Hanham, Keynsham etc. and postcode areas such as BS5, BS15, BS16, BS30, BS31.
If you’re interested in an initial chat to find out how treatment might help then please do get in touch.
What Clients are Saying...
Andrew at True Fortune was fantastic. I'd never had acupuncture before, and went as it had been recommended to me to do alongside IVF. Andrew held the space with sensitivity and expertise - always taking the time to explain what he was doing and why. I really appreciated his calm, kind approach, tailored to my particular situation. And I'm now 37 weeks pregnant 🙂 I'd strongly recommend him to anyone considering acupuncture, and particularly for fertility/IVF issues
I went to Andrew for Acupressure for my sciatica. I hadn't had it before but it was really effective A proper treatment. In the past I have tried multiple Chiropractors and Thai Massage but this will be my first port of call if it flairs up again. Thank you very much!
Andrew is a professional, attentive and caring acupuncturist.The premises are nice and relaxing and Andrew listens to your problems.My health issues at present are a little complex, but my consultations with Andrew, his knowledge of the body and his treatment protocol including bodywork, nutrition advice and breathing exercises have been extremely beneficial to me and have resulted in both temporary and more permanent improvement of my symptoms.I will continue to use Andrew and his practice regularly as a viable treatment.
Andrew was recommended to me through a friend, and I began seeing him last year. Acupuncture is a treatment I’ve found works well for me and since moving to Bristol I was on the look out for a good therapist. I have found the treatment Andrew provides is very effective for keeping me well and fine tuned! I have dermatitis on my hands and usually becomes inflamed during the winter months. Although not totally removed, I noticed significant reduced symptoms and my hand is are much more comfortable. Since having the treatment I also felt I have more energy even though I have a young child and a business these can be demanding and tiring. Andrew is a patient listener, who takes time to understand me and I get the impression he is very thorough. He approach is kind, gentle and he his knowledge of acupuncture is extensive. He is clearly passionate about what he does to help peoples mental and physical well-being. Highly recommend.
Strong, gentle and effective: Andy Wormald's rare and special combination of tuina and acupuncture succeeded in releasing my frozen shoulder (and improving my mood) , after osteopathy, massage and (extremely painful) physiotherapy had all failed. Highly recommended.
As both a sceptic of alternative medicine and not particularly keen on needles, acupuncture should be at the bottom of my list of treatments to try. Luckily I decided to come for some sessions with Andy and that perspective has totally changed! I've had long-term lower back issues due to an injury at work and have tried many different treatments. I booked in for three sessions with Andy and was blown away at the difference I felt after them. He was really thorough in his initial assessment, and we agreed on a varied course of massage and needles, as well as some more hollistic advice to take home. His calming demeanour kept me calm throughout and I actually sort of enjoyed the sessions, to my surprise.I have previously been in near-constant lower back pain and this has now reduced to just when I've done more strenuous activities. I'll definitely be doing more sessions in the future to see if this can improve further!
Andrew is a wonderful teacher. l enjoyed learning the TaiChi 13 and experienced real moments of stillness and silence in the standing and sitting meditations. Looking forward to part 2!
Andrew's Workshop was an excellent day. I enjoyed it all and would like to say that it is like a moving meditation, very graceful and peaceful, allowing you to bring harmony into your personal self. The day was well attended and it was also good to meet like-minded people. Highly recommended. Barbara
I attended a Qigong & Tai Chi Thirteen (part 1) workshop that Andrew ran. The workshop was very well organised. Andrew created a very relaxed and comfortable learning environment. It was clear from his explanations that he has a great depth of knowledge about what he is teaching. Andrew explained the movements clearly and ensured that everyone, in a mixed ability group, was able to enjoy the experience and improve their practice.
Andrew is an amazing teacher with a lot of experience to share. I feel much more energetic and focused after his classes. I highly recommend him!
Andrew is a great teacher. I've been practicing Tai Chi with Andrew over 5 month and I can't recommend him more. Her is very knowledgeable and he goes into details of each movement very precisely. I've been practicing marshal arts for many years and along the way had practiced a few different style of Qigong/ Tai Chi. But I feel so connected to the style that Andrew teaches. it has changed my life for good.
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Chinese medicine (whether acupuncture, acupressure or qigong) sees the climacteric as a time of life when depletion of the Yin and Yang factors in the body mean that a woman can no...
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I’m very pleased to announce that I have completed a one year post graduate diploma in the treatment of all aspects of women’s health. This training covered the application of acupuncture in a wide range of complex women’s health issues, including, amongst other things, disorders of the menstrual cycle, infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, and menopause....
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A Biography of Gongga Rinpoche Introduction Since my previous translation got such a warm reception I thought I would push on and get some more added before too much time had passed. For those unfamiliar with the importance of Gongga Rinpoche in my life and work I will put a little of the information here. My primary teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong was Dr Shen Hongxun who founded and taught a style of...
Lama Gongga Hutukutu (Lama Gangkar Rinpoche) was born in the nineteenth year of the Qing Guanxu reign (1893), the water-snake year according to the Tibetan calendar, on the fifteenth day of the ninth lunar month (甲午?) (24th October?). He was born in Geleidi Village 格勒底村, Pengbuxi Township 朋布西乡, Kangding County 康定县 in the modern-day Sichuan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Ganzi (Garzê) 四川甘孜藏族自治州, into...
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Another really lovely review from a happy client. This one was based on just one treatment, and I'm so pleased I was able to make a difference for her.![]()
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I was talking recently with a client who had been experiencing very strong daily panic attacks that she attributed to going through the menopause. What really struck me during our conversations was the fact that this seems to be another area of women's health that we have chosen to downplay in our society. On top of that, when I was writing this little blog article to help me think through how to support her, I was struck by the fact that women in our society are said to experience anxiety and depression more prominently during menopause due to the overemphasis we place on youthfulness and vigour. Interestingly enough after 8 or 9 months without a period, she has now returned to a regular painfree 28 day cycle and her panick attacks are gone. From my perspective, she now has the opportunity for a more balanced pathway through this transitional time in her life... 🙏![]()
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How can Acupuncture & Acupressure help with Menopausal Symptoms? - True Fortune
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Chinese medicine (whether acupuncture, acupressure or qigong) sees the climacteric as a time of life when depletion of the Yin and Yang factors in the body mean that a woman can no longer have childre...
Hi folks, given that my previous translation from the biography of Gongga Huofo got such a warm reception, I thought I should make the effort to get another section up on my website. I've tried to add a little background info about why Gongga Huofo is important to those who study and practice Tai Chi and Qigong in the lineage of Dr Shen Hongxun but there is more that could be said on that subject. As ever, if anyone has any comments or suggestions they will be gratefully received. Thanks. ![]()
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A Biography of Gongga Huofo Part 2 - True Fortune
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A Biography of Gongga Rinpoche Introduction Since my previous translation got such a warm reception I thought I would push on and get some more added before too much time had passed. For those unfamil...