Led by Carli Wheatley, a certified acupuncturist, Gate + Ground is her signature group ritual blending precise acupuncture with sound and seasonal themes for a collective reset. Carli herself places each needle, using a minimal number of points chosen to open, move, and ground the body.
The experience unfolds in three stages, mirroring the body’s natural rhythm of transformation:
(1) Open — breath and gentle activation to prepare the body’s “gates”
(2) Move — acupuncture applied by Carli to release stagnation and shift what feels stuck
(3) Ground — collective rest with sound and stillness, sealing the session in deep integration
Each gathering is guided by a seasonal or cosmic theme — such as the Equinox or Solstice — aligning the body’s cycles with the rhythms of nature.
Small in scale (3–10 participants), the circle allows for intimacy and depth. You can also book a 1:2 session with a partner or friend; if you book alone, Carli will join you to maintain the group dynamic. There is always more power in collective healing.
About Carli Wheatley
Carli is the creator of Gate + Ground™, a signature method that blends the precision of acupuncture with the stillness of meditation to bring the body and mind back into harmony. This gentle yet transformative approach clears physical blockages, dissolves emotional heaviness, and reawakens innate vitality.
Known as @lymphlover, Carli is recognised for reviving the lost art of palpation and showing people how to self-drain, self-massage, and reconnect with their own healing hands. For her, the lymphatic system is the foundation of everything — the first place to look if something feels “off” and the most important daily act of self-care.
Carli believes in accessibility and community over exclusivity. Instead of focusing on treatments, she leads classes and workshops that empower people to care for themselves — to restore health, rebalance weight, steady the mind, and step into self-enquiry and self-healing. Each session is both practical and poetic: an invitation to feel lighter, clearer, and more deeply attuned to your own flow.