Touchstone Acupuncture

02/06/2026

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We've crossed the threshold. Imbolc has passed as of February 1st, marking the first undeniable stirrings of light returning. In ten days, the Fire Horse year begins on February 17, 2026 — a rare, intense energy that arrives once every sixty years, bringing passion, creative force, and the demand for authentic expression.

January was about building SANCTUARY—creating the internal conditions where your true self could finally emerge. You learned to return to yourself, to create safety in your nervous system, to tend daily practices, to build resilience from restored reserves.

Now, in February, we explore what LIVES in that sanctuary:

Your intuition. Your body's wisdom. Your direct knowing that doesn't require external validation.

This month's theme is SCIENCE MEETS SPIRIT—not as opposing forces, but as collaborators. We're exploring what happens when neuroscience validates what mystics and healers have always known: Your body knows things your mind hasn't caught up to yet.

And we're beginning with the foundation of all embodied wisdom: intuition.

👉 Head to my blog
(link in bio) to read my latest post: Intuition: The Body Knows First

Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash

02/05/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of the Kidneys—the root of vitality, hormones, fertility, and longevity. This warm, spiced pear & black sesame blend is designed to tonify Kidney Yin & Essence (Jing) while gently supporting digestion.

Ingredients
1 ripe pear, peeled & chopped
1–2 tbsp black sesame seeds (toasted, then ground or use black sesame paste)
1 cup warm almond milk or oat milk
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ginger powder or 2–3 slices fresh ginger
1–2 dates, pitted (or 1 tsp raw honey, added after warming)

Optional: 1 tsp walnut butter or a small handful of soaked walnuts

Directions
1. Gently steam or simmer the pear with ginger until soft and fragrant.
2. Add the cooked pear, black sesame, dates, cinnamon, and warm milk to a blender.
3. Blend until smooth and velvety.
4. Warm gently on the stove if needed (do not boil).
5. Enjoy slowly, as a nourishing winter breakfast or afternoon tonic.

02/03/2026

Winter is nature’s invitation to rest.

The trees withdraw their energy to their roots.
The animals retreat into stillness.

In Chinese medicine, we’re meant to do the same — to rest, reflect, and rebuild our energy.

Slow down. Sleep more. Sip something warm.
Let your stillness be sacred. ❄️

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

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01/31/2026

01/30/2026

Greetings to all my precious people!!

The next few weeks herald the cycles of inevitable shift and change. Sunday, February 1 is the celebration of Imbolc—the Celtic festival marking the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. The moment when, deep in the earth, the first stirrings of life become undeniable.

The Year of the Yang Fire Horse in the Chinese astrological cycle begins on February 17, 2026. A rare and powerful year that comes only once every sixty years, it promises to bring intense creative energy, passion, and the call to bold action.

But today? On the precipice of the weekend, you stand at the threshold.

Between the deep interior work of winter and the outward expression of spring. Between the Snake Year's shedding (complete now) and the Fire Horse's passionate emergence (imminent). Between who you were when January began and who you're becoming.

This is the threshold time. Liminal time. The in-between.

And John O'Donohue—the Irish poet-philosopher who understood thresholds better than anyone—teaches us something essential:

The new direction doesn't come from planning. It announces itself.

From the matrix of your experience. From the sanctuary you've tended. From the coherence you've built. From the deep knowing that emerges when you finally stop forcing and start trusting.

This is what we're honoring this week: the emergence that happens at thresholds.

👉 Head to my blog
(link in bio) to read my latest post: The Threshold

Photo by Kathy Casey

01/29/2026

Wok-Braised Tofu with Brassicas
This vibrant dish nourishes Spleen and Lung Qi while gently clearing stagnation. Tofu provides clean, grounding nourishment that supports Qi and Yin, while brassicas like broccoli, bok choy, or kale help move Liver Qi, transform phlegm, and clear heat. Light braising warms the ingredients without compromising their fresh, upward energy. The result is a balanced, harmonizing meal that supports digestion, detoxification, and steady vitality—perfect for transitional seasons or anytime you need a gentle reset.

👩‍🍳 Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe!

01/27/2026

Deep breathing tells your nervous system: you’re safe.
It lowers stress hormones, improves circulation, supports digestion, and brings you back into your body.
One breath at a time, healing happens.

Deep breathing tells your nervous system: you’re safe.
It lowers stress hormones, improves circulation, supports digestion, and brings you back into your body.
One breath at a time, healing happens.

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We are in the final days of deep winter. Imbolc - the Celtic festival marking the first stirrings of spring - arrives in one week. The Fire Horse year begins on February 17th, bringing a different energy entirely: active, passionate, forward-moving.

But you're not there yet. You're still here. Still in the dark. Still in the quiet.

And this is exactly where you need to be. Because what happens in these final weeks of sanctuary—what emerges from the tending you've been doing—is resilience.

Not the grind-your-teeth, push-through-exhaustion kind of resilience that our culture celebrates. Not the "suck it up and keep going" resilience that leads to burnout.

But true resilience: the deep, rooted strength that allows you to meet life's demands without abandoning yourself.

This is what we're exploring this week.

👉 Head to my blog
(link in bio) to read my latest post: Resilience Emerges

Photo by Pedro Sanz on Unsplash

01/22/2026

Adzuki Bean & Kabocha Squash Stew

This hearty, grounding stew gently strengthens the Spleen and Kidney systems, making it ideal for cooler seasons or anyone needing digestive and Qi support. Adzuki beans help drain dampness, reduce bloating, and support healthy fluid metabolism, while kabocha squash nourishes Qi with its naturally sweet, warm nature. The combination brings warmth to the middle burner, stabilizes blood sugar, and builds steady, clean energy. Comforting yet medicinal, this stew harmonizes digestion, supports vitality, and leaves the body feeling warm, rooted, and well-nourished.

👩‍🍳 Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe!