About
The Harmony Principle is the body of work of Claire Dabreo — Five Element acupuncturist, mentor, and seasonal medicine practitioner.
Rooted in classical Chinese medicine and shaped by over fifteen years of clinical practice, it offers a way of understanding health, work, and creativity through rhythm rather than optimisation — aligning human life with the natural cycles that sustain it.
Seasonal Medicine for Modern Life
The Harmony Principle is founded on the understanding that nature moves in cycles — and so do we.
In Chinese medicine, health is not defined by constant balance, but by the ability to move coherently through change: growth and contraction, effort and rest, emergence and decline. When we lose our relationship with these rhythms, symptoms appear — in the body, in our work, and in our lives.
This work brings the Five Elements and Five Seasons into lived experience, offering a framework for navigating fertility, ageing, creativity, business, and life transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and integrity.
Claire is a Five Element acupuncturist with busy clinical practices in London and Scotland, where she supports individuals and families across fertility, pregnancy, emotional health, and major life thresholds.
Alongside her clinical work, she mentors practitioners and heart-led founders in developing sustainable practices and businesses — guided by the Creative Cycle rather than hustle culture or burnout-driven growth.
Her work has been recognised by the UK press, including the Evening Standard, SheerLuxe, and Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, and she is regularly cited among London’s leading acupuncturists.
Ways to Engage with The Harmony Principle
The Harmony Principle is expressed through several interconnected pathways:
- Clinical acupuncture — personalised Five Element treatment in London and Scotland
- Immerse — a year-long practitioner programme rooted in the Five Seasons
- Seasonal retreats — nature-led gatherings for restoration and perspective
- Mentoring — seasonal guidance for heart-led businesses and organisations
- Writing & teaching — essays, courses, and seasonal reflections
Each pathway is distinct, but all are guided by the same principle: health, creativity, and meaningful work flourish when they are aligned with nature’s timing.
The Harmony Principle is not about fixing or optimising the self.
It is an invitation to live, work, and age in a way that is seasonally intelligent, ethically grounded, and capable of sustaining a lifetime.
