Chinese New Year is one of our favourite moments in the calendar at Kin Wellness — a chance to reset, reflect, and gently ask: how’s my energy really doing? This year we’re stepping into the Year of the Fire Horse , which in Chinese philosophy is… let’s say not a year for hiding under a duvet (tempting though that may be, especially with all this weather we've been having!). So, what’s all this Fire Horse energy about? The Horse is all about movement, freedom and independence. It likes to...

By Allie Scott, Acupuncturist and Clinic Director at Kin Wellness Allie Scott Why This Matters: What Wellness Really Means Wellness is often misunderstood as fitness, dieting, or sheer willpower. It's really about finding balance in your body and mind. This helps you move through life more easily. Starting here helps you understand what wellness really means. You’ll find practical ways to begin your journey—right here in Ilfracombe. 1. Commit to Regular, Intentional Self-Care Wellness begins...

We’ve had a busy couple of months getting to know our business in its quieter, out-of-season rhythm. We expected things to slow down—yet November so far is is as vibrant as June and July! We hosted our first official event (besides our openings), and it was a complete sell-out. Alchemy, our Samhain (Sow’een) celebration, welcomed twelve attendees who spent the evening learning tarot reading and crafting their own potions under the guidance of two of our Kin team, Lynette Lee and Lorna May. It...