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03/30/2026

The only thing that matters in life 👇

Leave a "it’s a great day” in the comments .. but most of all .. believe it or not.. live it …

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03/30/2026

Heads Up Future Acupuncturists!

Important update from NCBAHM:

New Exam Content Outlines have been released for NCBAHM certification exams. These updates, developed from the 2024 Job Analysis study, reflect current entry-level practice, evolving professional standards, and the knowledge and skills needed in acupuncture and herbal medicine.

The updated outlines will take effect on September 1, 2026.
Candidates testing on or after September 1, 2026 will be assessed using the updated outlines. Those testing before that date will continue under the current outlines.

Candidates planning to test before the changes take effect are encouraged to schedule early, as seat availability may become limited.

Read the 2026 Exam Content Outlines here: https://bit.ly/40QsdOE

03/14/2026

From me to you ☯️ and to everyone reading this today:

We all want to feel connected. To each other, to ourselves, to something bigger than the daily rush.

Take a moment.
Breathe.

Move your body if you can, even just a few steps or gentle stretches. Notice the people around you; the ones who lift you up, the ones you lift up in return.

Connection isn’t complicated. It’s simple presence. Being here. Being kind. Sharing energy.

Your small actions ripple further than you know. Your breath, your intention, your calm...it can touch someone else today.

We’re all in this together. Keep showing up, keep moving, keep connecting.

You are awesome! 💯👍😎👍💯

- Dr. J

03/11/2026

🚀 Listen up, practitioners, students, and wellness warriors!

The Five Element Acupuncture Workshop is BACK ● bigger, deeper, and more practical than ever. Two virtual sessions, March 23 & 25, designed to take your understanding from

“I know the theory” to
“I can actually USE this in real life.”

☆ PART 1 – Foundations & Elemental Archetypes (Open to all)
Get inside the cycles, the organs, the emotions — understand how the Five Elements actually show up in the body, mind, and energy.

☆ PART 2 – Clinical Applications & Treatment Design (Open to all. Geared towards acupuncturists & students)
Turn that knowledge into real-world treatment strategies. Learn constitutional assessment, Five Shu-Transport points, and integrate Eight Principles for next-level patient care.

☯️ Why this matters: Most practitioners know the Five Elements… but very few can see it, feel it, and apply it in practice. This workshop will change that.

☯️ Early registration ends March 18 — don’t sleep on this.
☯️ 8 NCCAOM PDAs available for attending both parts!

This is your chance to level up your practice, your understanding, and your confidence.

☯️ Sign up now — spots are limited, energy is high, and this is where transformation starts.

Full event & registration details here:
https://www.mymetromedicine.com/five-elements.html

03/10/2026

Knowledge isn’t meant to be hoarded.

Strength isn’t meant to be hidden.

What you learn about health, balance, and discipline —

Share it.
Teach it.
Live it.

Pass it forward.

Because one day someone else will take your place.

And what you give away today
becomes their foundation tomorrow.

03/10/2026

Nothing in life is permanent.

Not your body.
Not your time.
Not your opportunities.

That’s not depressing.
It’s motivating.

Every day you move, breathe, and train your body —
you’re respecting the time you’ve been given.

Take care of your health while you can.

Because how you live today
shapes tomorrow.

03/10/2026

Most people think health is personal.

It’s not.

Your habits teach the next generation what “normal” looks like.

If they see movement, discipline, and care for your body —
they inherit strength.

Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind.
It’s what you demonstrate every day.

Take care of your health.
Someone is learning from you.

03/04/2026

Everyone thinks strength means fighting.

It doesn’t.

Real strength is control.

Control of your reactions.
Control of your ego.
Control of your energy.

Anyone can explode.
Not everyone can remain centered.

Tai Chi teaches you something powerful:

You don’t avoid conflict because you’re weak.

You avoid unnecessary conflict because you’re disciplined.

Peace isn’t passive.
It’s trained.

Choose peace.

Not because you can’t fight.
But because you don’t need to.

03/01/2026

Tai Chi walking looks simple.

Slow steps. Controlled shifts. Intentional weight transfer.

But that’s the point.

Most people rush through life disconnected from their posture, breath, and balance. Tai Chi walking retrains the fundamentals:

• Stability
• Joint alignment
• Breath coordination
• Nervous system regulation
• Presence

When you slow down your steps, you sharpen your awareness. When your walking improves, everything improves.

It’s one of the most underrated tools in Tai Chi.
Inside our programs, we break down walking mechanics in a way that strengthens both your body and your clinical presence. Because how you move reflects how you practice.

Master the step.
Strengthen the foundation.
Become an instructor today!

https://www.mymetromedicine.com/tai-chi-instructor-training-programs.html

The mindful movement has become popular online. You won’t bulk up if you practice it, but it can improve balance and reduce stress.

02/27/2026

Energy is contagious.

So is doubt.
So is fear.
So is mediocrity.

Look at your circle.

Do the people around you challenge you to grow?
Do they move with intention?
Do they show up fully?
Or do they drain you?

Tai Chi isn’t just about movement.
It’s about alignment.

When you train with people who are disciplined, present, and alive,
you rise.

Community shapes standards.
Standards shape identity.
Identity shapes your future.

Surround yourself with people who make you feel alive.

Not comfortable.

Alive.

02/25/2026

Most stress isn’t caused by life.
It’s caused by unconscious reaction.

Rushing.
Tensing.
Overthinking.

Holding what should be released.

Tai Chi is slow on purpose.
Because intention changes outcomes.

When you move with awareness,
you prevent unnecessary suffering.

Slow down.
Align.
Choose better.

Intentional movement creates intentional living.

02/25/2026

One email doesn’t ruin your day.
One comment doesn’t define you.
One mistake doesn’t erase your progress.

But if you lose your center,
small things become big problems.

Yin and yang isn’t abstract philosophy.
It’s this:

Stay steady when things rise.
Stay steady when things fall.
Control your energy.
Or your energy will control you.

Centered people move differently.