“This Beauty Treatment Is So Good It Made Me Cry”
Lasers, needles, facials… we’re consistently bombarded with new buzzy procedures. But if you’re looking for that one treatment that leaves you feeling lifted, refreshed and glowing, it’s got to be The Bradden Method.
How I discovered it
I originally discovered Sarah Bradden many years ago, while on the hunt for some natural lift. I am open-minded to tweakments, especially as I get older. But if something could work a little magic without the risk, I’m all in. The friend who recommended Bradden just happened to be naturally beautiful, so obviously, I booked a session immediately.
The first thing that shocked me was that this was no ordinary treatment, nor is Sarah Bradden an ordinary woman. She is, in fact, exceptional. With an aura so welcoming and warming, you can’t help but succumb to her energy. Calling herself a sacred beauty & wellness practitioner and intuitive healer, Bradden is all that and more. Before she even begins, she puts you at ease. Her voice, a soothing antidote to the world outside, invites you to open up. Within seconds, I guarantee you will have poured your soul out to this woman. Which is exactly what I have continued to do over the years.
Combining acupuncture, reiki, vibrational therapies, bio-resonance, and advanced wellness technologies, Bradden looks at the whole picture – not just your face. Yes, this is about beauty, but the entire experience is grounded in wellness. Which brings me to the tears.
I am open-minded to tweakments, especially as I get older. But if something could work a little magic without the risk, I’m all in
Ashling, Contributing Style & Interiors Editor
I cried in a treatment. And apparently, I am far from alone. Bradden has a rare gift for unlocking trapped emotions and trauma, freeing the body from pain, hurt, and even grief. Her clients cry, drift into deep sleep – some even snore.
Some time ago, my daughter underwent spinal fusion surgery to correct scoliosis. It was an all-encompassing, terrifying time in my life, but we got through it. I was fine. Until I wasn’t. Months later, lying on the salon bed, Sarah held my hand, sensed that all was not ok, and quietly dismantled all that pent-up fear, angst and worry. As a woman and a mother, I had been masking, getting on with everyday life, quashing weakness, exhaustion, and anxiety. But in those 90 minutes, Sarah Bradden restored calm, reignited something long-burnt-out, and I left feeling stronger, happier, and, yes, definitely more glowy.
What is The Bradden Method?
The Sarah Bradden Method is bespoke to each client. Tailored to your individual needs, Bradden assesses you on arrival. She gauges your energy, looks at your tongue and takes your pulse to get a reading on what you may need. Following a facial cleanse, she adds the hydrogen oxygen, one of the most powerful antioxidants. It acts as a powerful ‘clean up’ in cells and tissues throughout the body – major anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and healing properties. Breathing it in, you instantly feel like your nervous system has been rebalanced.
The Bradden Method is the culmination of everything I’ve lived, learned, and loved on my healing path. It’s the space I once needed—and the sanctuary I now offer to others. It’s where you return to yourself.”
Sarah Bradden
The acupuncture, a powerful anti-ageing practice that boosts skin renewal and helps achieve a more youthful appearance, follows. Each high-quality needle is inserted gently and strategically into the face, ears, and body. LED lights are placed across your tummy and your face. And while the needles work their magic, Bradden combines Reiki, reflexology, massage, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) & crystals to heal your body and being. Her goal is to improve your health, appearance and overall mindset.
The results
According to Sarah, these are the results you can expect:
Ultimate Detox & Cell Repair: Improving cell hydration, increasing the action of enzymes important in the detox process, and optimising cell repair.
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory: Reducing chronic inflammation and balancing the body’s immune response.
Brain-Protection: Penetrating the blood-brain-barrier and exerting multiple beneficial effects directly on brain cells and nerves.
Anti-Allergy: Strengthening cells against substances that can cause allergies and reducing the release of allergy body chemicals.
Boost: Optimising mitochondrial function by making the cellular energy-production process more efficient.
Control of Gene Expression: Modulating vital enzyme production and modifying inflammation signals to activate genes that protect cells and make them stronger and more resilient.
Gut Health Optimisation: Enhancing the gut lining against invading particles and increasing ‘good’ bacteria, whilst decreasing ‘bad’ bacteria inside the gut.
About my treatment
To unpack what I experienced, I asked Sarah to explain the treatment she performed.
What did you focus on today?
Today was very much about regulation and flow. Your system felt slightly “upward” and busy: the mind active, the energy sitting more in the upper body, and a sense of internal pressure that hadn’t fully moved through.
From a TCM perspective, I was working to smooth liver Qi, support the gallbladder, and anchor everything back down into the body. The liver system is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi and emotion. When that becomes restricted, it can show up as frustration, overthinking, tension, or that feeling of being slightly “wired but tired.”
At the same time, I was nourishing your Yin and grounding your energy. In Chinese medicine, the balance between Yin and Yang is everything. When energy rises too much without being anchored, the system can feel unsettled. So, the treatment was about creating movement where there was stagnation, but also creating stillness and safety so your body could receive.
In Chinese medicine, the balance between Yin and Yang is everything. When energy rises too much without being anchored, the system can feel unsettled.
You look at the tongue before the treatment – what does that show you?
Your tongue gives me a real-time snapshot of what is happening internally. It’s one of the key diagnostic tools in Chinese medicine because it reflects the state of Qi, blood, fluids, and organ systems. With you, I was looking at: The colour, which tells me about heat or deficiency. The coating, which reflects digestion and internal dampness or toxicity. The shape, which shows fluid balance and overall energy
Your tongue showed a slight build-up of heat and a bit of stagnation. Not extreme, but enough to confirm what I was feeling in your pulses and energy. This guided me to focus more on gently clearing heat, supporting digestion, and moving Liver Qi rather than just tonifying. So, the tongue doesn’t change everything, but it refines the treatment. It helps me go from intuitive to precise.
Why did some acupuncture points feel more sensitive?
This is one of my favourite parts of treatment because the body always tells the truth. When a point is more sensitive, it usually means that the meridian or organ system is either holding stagnation, slightly overactive or asking for attention.
In the treatment, I mentioned the gallbladder and frustration, because that’s exactly what was showing. In Chinese medicine, the gallbladder is linked to decision-making, direction, and the ability to move forward in life. When it’s out of balance, people often feel stuck, irritated, or mentally overloaded.
So those points responding more strongly were not a problem. They were confirmation. It’s the body saying, yes, this is where the work is needed.
Why was grounding such a key part today?
Grounding was essential for you. Your energy felt like it had lifted upwards. This can happen with stress, overthinking, a busy life, or even excitement. But if it stays there, it disconnects you from your body.
In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), we always want energy to be rooted. The Kidney system, especially, anchors us. It connects us to the Earth, to stability, to safety. There’s a beautiful concept in Chinese medicine that we are a microcosm of the macrocosm, meaning we mirror nature. When we are grounded, we are literally back in rhythm with that.
So, the grounding work today was about bringing your energy back down into your body, calming the nervous system, and creating a sense of internal support. This is where true healing happens.
What are the benefits of adding crystals to the treatment?
The crystals are there to support the energetic field alongside the physical treatment. They are not random. I choose them based on what I feel your body needs.
For you, I used grounding and heart-supporting stones. Crystals like: Amethyst for calming the mind and nervous system. Rose quartz for softening and opening the heart space. Clear quartz to amplify the treatment and bring clarity
They help to stabilise the field, soften resistance, and support the body in holding the shift. Think of them as gentle regulators. They don’t force anything; they just guide the energy into coherence.
How does this work make you feel?
Honestly, it feels like such a privilege. I’m so lucky to do what I do every day. Every person who comes in brings their own story, their own energy, their own life. And to be able to sit with that, work with it, and support someone back into balance is something I never take for granted.
I don’t see it as “fixing.” I see it as listening. Your body already knows what it needs. My role is to help it remember. And when I see that shift happen, as I do with you, it’s incredibly rewarding. There’s something very special about watching someone come back to themselves.
Before & after
For me, the feeling after is what it’s all about. After a session, I feel lighter, freer and more capable. It is like a reset. Time with Sarah is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. She listens, and she heals. I think that, in itself, will make anyone look better. However, there is no denying that my face actually looks lifted and more full of life. It is the only treatment I’ve ever had that people comment after saying… ‘oh you look well, have you been away?’ I’ll take that.
Before
After
How to book
Prices start from £375 for the Light Code Facial, with the original Bradden Method for £495. For more information and to book your experience, visit www.sarahbradden.com.
