Mama Strong Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

05/12/2023

Here have a tissue…

It’s not uncommon for tears to be shed. Sometimes they come as soon as you sit down and I ask “what’s going on? How are you feeling?” or trickle down your cheek when finally getting that deep breath you didn’t know you were holding in. Often they flow after the needles are in and your nervous system gets the support it was looking for. Maybe they wait for you to be done with your treatment, in the familiarity of your car and they come as a quiet sob, or perhaps a full on ugly cry.

Don’t hold those tears back, I welcome them all. I encourage you to move that Qi, process whatever it is that’s coming up— even if you can’t name it or understand why you’re even crying. Your body knows, your heart knows, your Shen understands. Don’t apologize for soaking the eye pillow in salty waters or be embarrassed by feeling out of control of your emotions. I’ll take your tears as a compliment— that you feel safe enough to express them in this space that was created for you.

So here, have a tissue and tell me how you really feel because maybe those tears are exactly what you needed today. I promise you’ll leave a little lighter 🥹

23/11/2023

We're having a toy drive! Drop off a toy at our Evergreen shop and get a gift card to use in Evergreen or Breckenridge. Thank you for shopping small this holiday season!

23/11/2023

Today I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community, to work alongside such a talented group of women that make up & of course for each and every one of YOU!

Let me know what you’re grateful for today! Like this post, reshare the 2nd pic, fill it out on your stories & be sure to tag me and we’ll do a little GIVEAWAY. A little something for me to say thank you, thank you, thank you for all the support 💛

Blessings,
Mama Strong

Photo credit: McGlone Photography

21/11/2023

Join me with the rest of the lovely Origin Family Services ladies for our Holiday Appreciation Party! It will be a fun event for the whole fam, so come to let us say “thank you” for supporting our group & practices 💗

ALL are invited to our annual Holiday Appreciation Party on December 10!

This is a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT for the whole family. Come as you are and visit with us and the other local practitioners from ORIGIN. This is a great opportunity to find additional support and build community. We'll have a hot cocoa bar, activities for the kiddos, and specialty mocktails!

Sunday, December 10
2-4PM

Mountain Resource Center
11030 Kitty Drive
Conifer, CO 80433

https://www.originfamilyservices.com/calendar/origin-holiday-appreciation-party

12/08/2023

There’s a handful of openings left for the month of August, let me know if I can get you on the books!

28/07/2023

Considering the busy, stressful lifestyle choices many woman make, blood deficiency is one of the most common diagnosis I see in clinic. We have babies, we breastfeed, never stop to slow down, we go-go-go through the day off a smoothie, we give too much, we bleed, we have weak digestive fires, we’re in a hurry. You see, in TCM, Blood is seen more than just a physical component but how well we are nourished overall. Qi moves Blood, and Blood moves Qi— it’s an intertwined relationship that brings warmth, moisture and nourishment to our whole body, including the muscles, brain, tissues, organs and accessory organs like the eyes. It’s the foundation of our emotional health.

Blood is made mostly by digesting and assimilating food. Therefore it’s easier to build Blood than it is with other deficiencies. Some common foods to build + nourish Blood are: jujube/red dates, goji berries & fresh berries, red meat & especially organ meat, bone broths, leafy greens, kidney beans, beetroot, etc. Healthy Blood is dependent on the foods we eat, and the strength of our Spleen Qi to absorb those nutrients.

When the quality of Blood is good we feel ALIVE, strong grounded and clear-minded. When it’s deficient we see an array of symptoms shown above. So tell me, what’s the state of your Blood? 🩸

25/07/2023

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25/07/2023

R E L I E F from pain is invaluable, especially when it’s a chronic, daily issue. I enjoy using a variety of TCM modalities when it comes to treating pain — first, get hands on. I spent almost 10 years as a massage therapist and bodyworker, and that’ll never change. Next, fire cupping. Cupping helps release toxins, and free up stagnant Qi + Blood. Then, needles. Here I’ve used distal and local Huutuojiaji points located along the spine that work wonders in treating almost any musculoskeletal condition in the body by simply going to the corresponding vertebral nerve root. Lastly, if Qi + Blood are both stagnant — the pain is sharp and severe — I’ll most likely send you home with some herbs.

You’ll be leaving here feeling brand new!

My own personal neck pain due to injury was what led me to acupuncture and TCM to begin with. It works. Not only with musculoskeletal pain, but somatovisceral pain too. Hands, cups, needles, herbal medicine— it heals us, physically and emotionally. 💛

14/07/2023

A fun offering for the whole fam!

Join us on July 22 in Kittredge Park for our summer event! Yoga led by Courtney from Coincide (www.coincidelife.com) on the grass for mama, with a focus on movement to support the pelvic floor. And Melissa from Blossom Physical Therapy will be there sharing tips for a healthier pelvic floor.

We will also provide light snacks and refreshments for the whole family ☀️🧘‍♀️💛

What you should bring:
✨Yoga mat or blanket.
✨Your partner and other kiddos to hang out, play at the park and meet other families.
✨Sunblock and a water bottle.

14/07/2023

I often talk about menstrual cycle health and fertility, offer pregnancy and postpartum care, but I am here to offer support for ALL life cycles we face as women. Menopause is a big transitional phase characterized by depth, wisdom and surrender. While menstruation and fertility eventually cease, vitality does not have to! This transitional time is actually an opportunity to boost hormones and change the overall state of your health.

Like menstrual issues, menopause symptoms are clear indicators of what’s out of balance. For some women, it can even feel like never-ending PMS. Thankfully with the use of acupuncture, herbs and other TCM modalities (and low dosages of hormone replacement for some, when needed), we can sustain Qi and balance Yin and Yang energies in the body.

If you are peri-menopausal, or in the thick of it and don’t feel like yourself, seek help. You can, and even more empowered than before! ❤️‍🔥

06/07/2023

Ladies, paying attention to your daily bowel habits and how it changes during your cycle gives us a lot of information about what’s happening hormonally. Did you know that where you are in your cycle can make symptoms of painful bloating, gas, upset stomach, “the runs”, and/or hard to pass stools worse? This is due to the hormonal ups and downs that take place between Progesterone and Estrogen. It’s really a hormonal dance of Yin & Yang.

Furthermore, our daily/monthly habits are going to give us insight on the Liver, Spleen and even Kidney systems and how well they’re harmonized. When the movement of Qi is optimal we are able to “go with the flow”, if you will— digesting well, and having our daily BM’s with ease. When Qi does not flow freely and it becomes stagnant, many digestive symptoms happen show up premenstrual for women.

There’s often a connection between your menstrual cycle and your poops. Don’t miss it. When treating issues such as PMS or painful periods, and when supporting fertility, we consider these monthly changes in bowel habits to be a piece of the bigger picture. 💩