Heartwood Acuhealth

29/10/2024

Nothing fuels me more than this idea of a world where quality, comprehensive care is reachable for e v e r y o n e.

“Taboo” subjects such as abortion, gender-affirming care + surgery, miscarriage, and even *true* recovery post-birth are constantly cast aside by our male-dominated (I said it), hustle & grind, go-with-the-stream culture.

I’m here to refuse and challenge the norms, and offer as many resources I can for you to feel seen, heard, *cared for* during your most life-changing transitions.

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***rhealthmatters

24/10/2024

Typically, for ear acupuncture, I administer 5 needles in specific points.

Sometimes, though, all it takes is 1 point to notice positive, powerful shifts — all under 40 minutes.

Another recovery tool for:
:: postpartum post-birth/c-section
:: post-miscarriage
:: post-abortion
:: surgery (top surgery and beyond…)
:: addiction/sobriety discomfort
:: grief
:: inadequate sleep

DM to schedule home visits + group events always on a sliding-scale rate.

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***r

22/10/2024

Do you (or someone you know) need a little extra support this season?

I’m looking for 3 individuals in Colorado who would like complimentary (free) care that includes:
- 1 home visit for ear acupuncture
- custom aromatherapy blend
- custom tea blend
- 2 nourishing Ayurvedic meals

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please DM me. It’s important to me to give back, especially approaching the season of gratitude. Xo

17/10/2024

noun
a pregnancy that ends in very early miscarriage
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The irony of starting a practice that supports people in the postpartum period, only to need that support *myself* less than a month later, is still mind-blowing to me.

I was 5 weeks along, with just a handful symptoms and overflowing joy, which came to a screeching halt.

Things I realized I need more of: community. The real kind. The kind you can cry to. The kind who delivers meals without asking. The kind who hugs extra long. The kind who makes you feel seen and less alone.

What has helped: beautiful, loving, soulful friends and family who supported me from miles & miles away with voice memos & gorgeous bouquets of flowers. Therapy. Also, tea. Lots of it. And, crying. A lot of that, too.

I genuinely thought to myself how helpful it would have been for someone to drop by for acupuncture, provide uplifting reading material, and hold extra space through human touch.

This experience has transformed how I look at the recovery process, especially when loss is out of one’s hands.

So, with a very big inhale + exhale and an abundance of gratitude, onward ✨🌙 May I use this experience to be of better, deeper service to others.

Xo,
Chelsea

02/09/2024

While the majority of my work is focused on postpartum/birthing people, I also support the entire family.

The postpartum period impacts everyone in the home ✨

I can extend this support to partners, siblings, parents/in-laws, etc.

This may look like acuwellness treatments, aromatherapy applications, larger meals, and family-friendly herbal support.
🫶🏼

***r

29/08/2024

An example of what your postpartum remedies may look like! Homemade, herbal, supportive, and nutritive blends made just for you.

27/08/2024

But what IS it?

The simplest way I’ve found to understand the nature of Qi is from a sensory approach. Try this:

With your feet or seat rooted on the floor/chair, take a breath.
What do you smell?
What do you taste?
What sounds do you hear?
What do you see?
What can you touch?

Did your answers come smoothly or foggy and distant? This may help tap into areas of your physical and emotional body that need more “energy.”

By understanding imbalance in our physical and emotional energy, we find the wisdom to inch toward balance/homeostasis.

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23/08/2024

A sweet photo of my dear friend, and yin yoga teacher, Reiley. She has been such a cheerleader in my personal & professional life. ✨

Pictured are the 5 points we utilize in the 5NP protocol:
1. Sympathetic
2. Shen men
3. Kidney
4. Liver
5. Lower lung

Ps— go visit Reiley at 🙏🏻

22/08/2024

Tomorrow is opening day. SO happy you’re here!

At we are:
— gender affirming
— flexible + human
— pro-abortion
— understanding of the many pathways & resources you use during recovery & healing
— parents with personal experience with abortion
— integrative and collaborative with your P*P or other healthcare providers
— advocates for “fed is best”

We are not:
— your doctor!
— critical of your birthing journey. there is no “easy” way to give birth
— anti-abortion
— anti-western medicine
— (and will never be) a service that charges high prices just because we can

Let’s begin ✨

***r

14/08/2024

We have our first-ever event with Old Barrel Tea Company on Pearl Street 8/23 6-8pm!

Join us for an open-house style free tea tasting and AcuWellness (5 point ear acupuncture). See you there

07/02/2024

Coming soon ✨
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20/04/2021

The more I learn about the care and wellbeing of a new mother, the more I recognize the importance of food security - especially since so much of postnatal recovery can be shaped by nutrition.

An interesting read

Mental health problems in mothers and children are more common when mothers are food insecure, a stressor that can potentially be addressed by social policy.