Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness

04/20/2026

🌳April Yoga Teacher Training — integration, depth, and a little “pain in the ass.”

This month, we explored Vishnu’s Couch — a posture that looks gentle, but requires strength, stability, and honesty, and safety.

The focus: glutes and thigh muscles.
Where we hold power and sometimes tension.

At the same time, we studied the Kleshas — the five mental afflictions in yoga philosophy: Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (ego), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (aversion), Abhinivesha (fear of loss or death).

These are not abstract ideas.
They appear in the body.

From my TCM perspective, April has been a month of tight hips, sore glutes — yes, literally “pain in the ass” for many patients.

Energetically, it makes sense.
Aries season. Rising, pushing, initiating.
Spring — the Liver and Gallbladder season.

The Gallbladder meridian passes through the glutes.
Decision-making. Direction. Movement.

When it’s blocked, we feel stuck. Angry.
Tight hips. Resistance. Irritation.

This also relates to the second sacral chakra — our ability to move forward.

Because moving forward isn’t just physical.
It asks something deeper.

If you choose growth, your identity shifts. ✨
You may outgrow people, patterns, even parts of yourself.
You lose… but you also gain.

That’s where the Kleshas reside.
In the push and pull.
In the discomfort before clarity.

One of my favorite points this month: GB30.
Right in the glutes.

A powerful point for releasing not just physical tension, but emotional holding. 🫠
Opening the hips. Softening resistance.

When awareness meets action, the Kleshas don’t disappear —
they simply become part of the rhythm. 🎶
Chaos… within peace. 🙏🏼💕

And in the middle of all this growth, my chi-chi missed their mama while I was away for training.

I felt that.

But I’m grateful.💕
They are part of my life, my grounding, my why.
Just like my Ernie.

Growth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens through connection. 🌳🌸

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04/16/2026

🌸✨ Women-to-Women Connection — April Gathering ✨🌸

Another beautiful time connecting at the Women-to-Women by Navarre Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to Dr. Lisha Wallace from Bindu Institute for sharing insightful and grounded tips on caring for a taxed mind and body, truly needed and appreciated.

And of course, a big Happy Birthday to our April babies 🎂, especially our very own Connie! 💝

What I love most about this monthly gathering is that it goes beyond exchanging business cards or introductions. It is about real connection.

I often look to nature for wisdom. This space reminds me of a tree 🌳, deeply rooted yet flexible as the wind moves through its branches. There is a shared energy here, almost like the connection we see in Avatar movie, grounded, alive, and interconnected. 🌿

The people are warm, positive, non-judgmental, and aligned in values. And yes, the food is always a bonus. 😄🍽️

Next month brings a Mother’s Day theme. Come join us not just to network but to build real friendships, the kind that go beyond social media into something more meaningful.

Thank you to Sylvia and Gretchen for being such strong pillars of this monthly event. 💖 ~ Dr. P

04/14/2026

🌿✨ Clinic Update ✨🌿

We will be taking a short break to recalibrate and recharge.
The clinic will be closed from May 4th – May 8th and will reopen on May 12th.

Please plan and schedule your appointments accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to caring for you when we return. 💕✨

04/02/2026

✨🌸 April Energy: The Lotus Within 🌸✨

April carries a very specific energy —
focused, magnetic, and deeply transformative. It is the month of the Water Dragon 🐉.

I describe this month as the lotus flower blooming in the mud.

Recently, a patient asked me, “What is the significance of the lotus?”

In TCM, the lotus is not just a flower.
Every part of it — root to seed — is usable, purposeful, and nourishing.
And yet, it grows in the mud… rising with elegance, untouched by the very environment that holds it.

That is April’s wisdom. 🌿

Despite the fast, unpredictable energy of this year, the lotus reminds us to move with grace, discernment, and grounded strength. Not everything around you needs a reaction. Some things require refinement.

You may feel stuck at times —
but that is not permanent.

✨ Move your Liver Qi.
Move your body. Gently. Mindfully.
Move your emotions with breathing.
Let things circulate instead of holding them in place.

April is also like the quiet struggle of a butterfly 🦋 emerging, the caterpillar metamorphosis — not visible, not glamorous, but absolutely necessary for transformation.

So this month, choose:
🌸 Elegance over reaction
🌸 Discernment over urgency
🌸 Growth over stagnation

You are not stuck.
You are becoming. ✨

🌸 Dr. Pam

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03/30/2026

✨ You can’t calm a busy mind in a stressed body. ✨

Let’s be honest 😄
Most people say: “Just meditate.”

But if your back hurts, your stomach is off, and your thoughts are racing…
👉 Meditation feels like a full-time job.

This weekend in my yoga teacher training, something clicked.
Yoga isn’t about becoming a pretzel 🧘‍♀️ (thank goodness 😆).

It’s about this:
Mastering the fluctuations of the mind


But here’s the truth —
You don’t force a calm mind.
✨ You create the condition for it.

In TCM, when there’s pain → there’s stagnation.
That “monkey mind”?
It’s not just mental — it’s your body asking for support (hello Spleen, blood sugar, stress hormones 👋).

So instead of forcing stillness:
✔️ Move your body mindfully
✔️ Regulate your organ systems
✔️ Support your fundamental Qi - Breathing

Then:
Calm doesn’t feel forced. It just happens.

I’ve seen it in yoga practice and meditation.
I see it every day in acupuncture.
That moment when the body softens and the mind follows — that’s the real healing. ✨

And yes… be honest with yourself 😄
Ahimsa, non-violence to self.
If you know what throws you off (🍰👀)… why keep choosing it?

👉 Am I forcing calm… or creating it?

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03/19/2026

💖✨ Women Supporting Women ✨💖

We had such a fun lunch connecting at the Women-2-Women Navarre Chamber! I brought my Tammy & Tammy with me — always better together 😄

We enjoyed delicious homemade chicken salad from Ginny at Southern Comfort, received a beautiful ocean-themed wine glass from Gretchen (thank you!), and had so much fun at the photobooth while meeting amazing women in our community. Don’t forget to grab your ticket for Spring Jam 2026! 🎉

My intention this year is simple — to empower women in small businesses here in Navarre and beyond. Spaces like this are more than networking… they are places to shine, connect, and heal the heart.

Because connection is heart. Heart is fire. 🔥
And prosperity? It’s not passive — you have to show up and be part of it.

Before wealth or health… unity comes first.

We’ll be there again next month — come join us! 🤩

With Spring 🌸 Love,
Dr. Pam, DACM, L.Ac.

03/08/2026

Today I want to take a moment to honor women across the globe. 🌍✨
Your beauty, strength, patience, resilience, and the unwavering spirit that continues to rise, no matter the challenges.

Interestingly, today is also Spring Forward day in the North — when we move our clocks one hour ahead. A reminder that sometimes growth requires us to move forward, even when it asks for adjustment.

This aligns beautifully with the March energy: Xin Mao (Yin Metal and Yin Wood).

I like to think of Yin Metal as refinement — metal that has been forged and polished, like a diamond formed under pressure.
And Yin Wood reminds me of a climbing plant, like a morning glory, gently reaching upward and working with its environment to find the sunlight.

So for women this month, two themes stand out to me:
Refinement and intentional networking.

March is powerful for building connections, but it asks us to show up as the refined version of ourselves. If we’re still operating from old patterns — self-doubt, unrealistic expectations, or dependency patterns — the month may feel more challenging. Even small comments can feel like a sharp cut to a young plant.

Health-wise, the lungs tend to be weaker, while the liver energy is very active. This can show up as irritability, short temper, digestive upset, or tension in the neck, shoulders, head, or glutes. Kids may also have more tantrums — this energy affects everyone.

A few simple ways to support yourself this month:

• Acupuncture to balance Lung and Liver Qi
• Pungent food or Morning drink: 3 slices fresh ginger + ¼ lemon + pinch sea salt + hot water
• Breathing practices like Qigong or gentle pranayama
• Mindful walking, especially by the ocean when possible

My wish for you this month:
Refine yourself, connect intentionally, and grow toward the light — like the morning glory.

Wishing everyone a smooth sail through this month of Xin Mao — Yin Metal and Yin Wood.

With Spring 🌸 Love,
Dr. Pam, DACM, L.Ac.

This information is shared for educational awareness only. Please consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

QiBalance

02/22/2026

Second Month Yoga Teacher Training 🧘🏻‍♀️

There is something humbling about being on the other side of the room.

As an acupuncturist, I’m usually the one guiding and holding space.
In yoga teacher training, I am the one learning again. Listening. Softening my ego.

And honestly? I love it.

Last month we explored Ahimsa — non-violence.
Not just “be kind to others,” but: take care of yourself before you try to take care of the world.

For me, Ahimsa means cultivating three realms:

Body — eat well, sleep well, p*e and p**p well (yes, that matters).
Mind — be fully present in whatever I am doing.
Spirit — meditation, prayer, restorative stillness.

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s responsibility.

We began studying Sanskrit, and I was fascinated to learn how deeply it influenced the Malay language through kingdoms like Srivijaya. Words like Raja (king), Mukha (face)… and I just discovered Cinta is Sanskrit means love.

Being away from home, yet speaking Malay and recognizing these shared roots, makes me feel close to where I come from. I am far, yet deeply rooted.

Then anatomy: hamstrings and quadriceps.

In yoga, they are opposing forces.
Hamstrings lengthen. Quadriceps extend.
Together, they protect the knees, stabilize the pelvis, and prevent lower back pain.

In acupuncture, they align with the Bladder meridians (hamstring) and Stomach meridians (quadriceps) — balancing the body’s back and front lines.

All of this came alive in Surya Namaskar - Sun ☀️ Salutation.

Forward folds and Downward Dog stretch the back body. Cobra and lunges open the front body.

It felt like a moving balance of strength and surrender.
Doing and being.

I am grateful for my teachers 🌟 who are not rigid, who offer different views and invite inquiry. That openness sharpens me.

I am grateful for my classmates. We are exactly where we are supposed to be. 🙌🏼

And when you come for acupuncture, you’re not just getting treatment.

You’re getting the best of me 🙏🏼✨💖

02/20/2026

Join us tonight at 7pm Central on Zoom for an insightful session! I spoke with Sudevi Kramer last night for a test run, and together we'll share practical tips you can use immediately to navigate the powerful energy of this year. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! 🤩✨

🚨 THIS FRIDAY | 7PM CT | LIVE ON ZOOM 🚨

Ready for an Astrological Reset? ✨

Join me and Sudevi Kramer Sudevi Kramer Lee for a powerful 2-hour live session hosted by Dr. Pamela from NAW & Healing Secrets — where Western Astrology meets Qi wisdom.

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jkIro9LxQXmiAJbT5H9rkA #/registration

Share this as if you are passing the torch 🔥 to others. Horses are herd animals, like a tribe. 🙏🏼❤️✨

02/18/2026

🚨 THIS FRIDAY | 7PM CT | LIVE ON ZOOM 🚨

Ready for an Astrological Reset? ✨

Join me and Sudevi Kramer Sudevi Kramer Lee for a powerful 2-hour live session hosted by Dr. Pamela from NAW & Healing Secrets — where Western Astrology meets Qi wisdom.

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jkIro9LxQXmiAJbT5H9rkA #/registration

Share this as if you are passing the torch 🔥 to others. Horses are herd animals, like a tribe. 🙏🏼❤️✨

02/17/2026