The Ivey Garden of Wellness

02/27/2026

Earlier this month I was invited to to give a talk on East Asian Medicine. I received some great photos from them today & wanted to share. I am so honored to have been invited out. I had so much fun! I am so thankful for my amazing friends and for being there to support me.

02/26/2026

Just a reminder. If you have skin, you should be getting annual (at minimum) full body skin checks by a Dermatologist. If you’ve never been to one, it’s a great time to start. 💕

02/23/2026

Good Morning & Happy Movement Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Join along with this week's video as we practice mobility & vitality. I hope you have a great week!

Welcome to our Winter Qigong Flow for Mobility & Vitality. ❄️This flow is beginner friendly and ideal as a daily Qigong practice to warm the body and keep th...

02/20/2026

Happy Foundations Friday Everyone! So this week I want to talk about my favorite herb. He Huan Pi or Mimosa Tree Bark. When I was a kid, these trees were my favorite in my yard. I might be a little responsible for some of the amount in this area since I used to play with the seeds and kind of throw them around. Oops. I didn't know about invasive plants when I was 7, just knew that I liked plants and playing with the seed pods. The flowers always seemed so magical and whimsical--even now as an adult, I still am in awe of their beauty every year.

This is a wonderful herb for anxiety or depression. I typically don't suggest single herbs for treatment, but this one is pretty safe to use on its own. Here in Alabama, Mimosa trees are everywhere (at least in Mobile). The bark and the flowers are used in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Each has a different indication for use. These can easily be made into tinctures for use at home if you are into learning how to make your own medicine.

These posts are for educational purposes only. They are not intended to treat or diagnose any condition.

02/19/2026

I have a few spots open for this Sunday’s free community acupuncture clinic. Book online or message me to reserve.

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02/19/2026

I sure do miss working in the herbal dispensary at Academy for Five Element Acupuncture it was always so much fun writing up the formulas and then being able to bring that to life with the real herbs. The formula we were making was Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang and I modified it. I added in my favorite herb, He Huan Pi for some mental health support, plus a few other herbs to support the person under my care.

Definitely hope that one day I can have an herbal dispensary like this in my practice. Being around all of the herbs is just so wonderful!

02/18/2026

✨ Sunday Evening Reset ✨

Every Sunday evening at 6:00 PM, I offer community acupuncture using the NADA (5-needle) protocol — a deeply grounding treatment that supports:

✨ stress relief
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ emotional balance
✨ recovery & resilience

💛 Sliding scale: $15–$40 (pay what you can)
No insurance. No income verification. Just care.

This is a quiet, shared space where you can rest, reset, and receive support — exactly where you are.

📍 The Ivey Garden of Wellness
🕕 Sundays at 6 PM

Message me to reserve your spot or book online at iveygardenofwellness.com

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! I hope everyone has a wonderful day! 💕

02/16/2026

✨ Movement Monday ✨
Healing isn’t just physical — it’s energetic too. This week’s practice invites your body to:
🌱 settle the nervous system
🌱 move stagnant energy
🌱 support holistic balance
Even if you’re feeling a little “off,” this gentle flow is designed to meet you where you are.
🌿 Your challenge: return to this video 2–3 times this week with curiosity and compassion.
Movement is medicine — and you deserve it.

Donna DeLuca, a Qi gong instructor with Wilmot's Pluta Integrative Oncology and Wellness Center, shares a qi gong routine to get you through the cold winter ...

02/14/2026

I am a day late for Foundations Friday! Whoops! So.... happy Saturday :) Since it's Valentine's Day, I figured let's do Heart 7! It is the Source Point for the Heart Channel. This point is wonderful if you are dealing with a broken heart. I'm still mending my own heart after my dog Alfie passed away in November, so this point is one I utilize for my own self-care when I'm feeling down.

This point is also really great for anxiety or worry as it calms and steadies the Spirit of the Heart.

I hope you all have a wonderful day! I have a few spots left available for tonight's Community Acupuncture Clinic if you are looking for something to do. Message me to reserve your space if interested.

02/11/2026

Tomorrow afternoon I’ll be giving a talk on East Asian Medicine. I will be covering a lot of information. My first degree is in history so I wanted to give a lot of that background, but I narrowed that section to 4 slides..much to my surprise lol. 😁

We will also discuss Yin Yang, Five Elements, Three Treasures, Vital Substances, Meridians, and more! I hope everyone will find it as fascinating as I do. Hope to see you there!

The Biomedical Library is hosting Jessica Ivey of The Ivey Garden of Wellness to deliver an introduction to East Asian medicine concepts on February 12th at 4:00pm. Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Ivey Garden of Wellness