Noell Eanes Acupuncture + Healing

10/18/2023

If you’re in New Orleans, this is your invite to come out tomorrow to to see the screening of the film “Heal The Land,” hear some beautiful live music, visit the healing arts village (I’ll be there giving *free* acupuncture treatments), meet Huichol elders, and eat yummy food.

All to benefit the Wixarika people!

The Wixarika Community, often known as Huichol, is an indigenous culture of San Andres Cohamiata, Mexico who have kept their rituals and traditions alive for hundreds of years.

Every year, the Wixarika make a pilgrimage to the sacred valley of Wirikuta to collect the Sacred Hikuri (pe**te) cactus as well as leave offerings at many other ancient sacred sites. Wirikuta is a unique ecosystem and forms a part of the greater Chihuahuan Desert which has the greatest biodiversity and concentration of cacti per square meter on the planet.

The Wirikuta was declared a member of the UNESCO World Network of Natural Sacred Sites in 1988. Most of the cacti of Wirikuta are contained in the Mexican Official Standard of Threatened and Endangered Plants. A large proportion of its flora and fauna is endemic.

Wirikuta is also a habitat of the Golden Eagle, one of 157 bird species that nest in this area and top of the list of priority species for national conservation.

I hope to see you there! xo, N ☺️🤍

10/11/2023

Since it’s World Mental Health day, I’d like to share the idea of “Active Coping”

Why? Because the reality is that life does and will continue to throw 💩our way: climate crisis, deaths, breakups, job loss, unexpected illness…you already know; the list can go on and on.

We all learn to cope in one way or another, and some ways are healthier than others.

“Active Coping” is taking back power and feeling like you can *do something* when things are out of your control.

The most important part of the little flow chart here is the “Normal + Natural Feelings” section at the top…

After sitting with hundreds and hundreds of people over the years of operating in the healing space, I can say that the pattern of pretending or making yourself wrong for feeling the way you do causes SO many more problems down the line than simply accepting and acknowledging what’s actually real for you…so being with and accepting all the things that come up *before* moving on to the active coping is really, really important ❤️

P.s. This is definitely not an exhaustive list. What else would you add, to either the maladaptive coping or active coping lists??

xo, Noell

09/22/2023

Happy Fall + Metal Element Season 🍁🧡

The days are getting shorter, and the abundance of Late Summer is coming to a close…it’s a time of letting go, and as cliche’ as that phrase is, it’s something that happens with every exhale (Lung) and every 💩 (Large Intestine), hopefully every day, for each one of us.

On a very basic level, we can check in with those two functions and get a little glimpse of how the Metal element is balanced (or not) in our lives.

The Lung meridian has to do with rhythm. Think about how crucial rhythm is when it comes to breathing. For that reason, breathwork and working with the breath is *so* helpful for releasing and balancing Metal element symptoms.

Some common imbalances that fall within the Lung and Large Intestine meridian functions:

•Constipation
•Perfectionism
•Holding On
•Sinus issues
•Dry skin
•Self-judgment/ Criticism
•Asthma

Metal is one of the more misunderstood elements in my experience.

It’s about the emotion of Grief AND it’s also about Inspiration. Its about the inhale AND the exhale. It’s about taking the “gems” from the 💩 and releasing the rest. It’s about the physical body AND the spirit body. It’s so incredibly dynamic.

Metal is the element that represents the alchemy and transformation that’s possible when we let go.

P.s. In some Eastern paradigms, it is said the soul leaves our body through the Large Intestine (and the a**s).

Now, think of a baby and what it does when it enters the world: takes a BREATH! (Lung).

Death on one end of the spectrum and new life on the other.

That gives you an idea of the incredible opposition and alchemy present within the Metal element! ✨✨

07/07/2023

Purslane is medicine, not a menace. It’s also a culinary delight making its way into farmer’s markets and fancy restaurants. Purslane is one of many weeds in your garden that you might not want to kill. The super-food beloved by Ghandi, is now making a comeback in farmer’s markets and fancy re...

04/19/2023

Quick Wood Element rundown :

Season: Spring
Meridians: Liver + Gallbladder
Body Parts: Muscles, Tendons, Eyes
Emotion: Frustration + Anger
Gift: Benevolence + Creativity
Sound: Shout
Taste: Sour
Color: Green
Key Themes: Vision, Planning, Details, Balanced Action, Flexibility, Patience, Grace

04/18/2023

Have you ever heard of Heart-math?

If not, it’s kind of like meditation + biofeedback. I love it.

I wanted to share this free course with you! ❤️ It’s such a valuable tool!

A Free Course on Coherence – Increasing Self-regulatory Capacity: The Scientific Basis of The Coherence Model.
Rollin McCraty Ph.D., HeartMath Institute’s director of research, explores many of the key concepts embraced by the term coherence and the science that underlies the 10 key aspects of the Physiological Coherence Model.
While the main focus is related to the physiology of how heart coherence is related to improved physiological, mental and emotional self-regulator capacity, it also includes an introduction to social coherence.

03/10/2023

There’s plenty of energy to go around — our job is to plug up the leaks of unnecessary tension and inhibited breathing.

Are you relaxed right now? Take a deep breath and shake loose — especially in times of stress. What would it be like to maintain and channel a higher level of energy?

02/22/2023

Last call to sign up for tomorrow’s lecture at the Spyre Center: Intro to Using the Five Element Theory! 🌿🔥🌍💎🌊

It’s free! Sign up via Mindbody on the website! I hope to see you there! 🥰

12/21/2022

We started with the Water element, and we are ending the year with Metal as we move once again into the Water element and the Winter season.

This year, my word was “integrity” and going deeper into physically experiencing each of the Five Elements this year (rather than just teaching it or reading about it or talking about it with clients) was a part of that.

Metal has by far been the most powerful and transformational season/element for me. Right when “Metal season” started, I began treatment (with a doctor) to address trauma using M**A and therapy. I wanted to delve into the shadows. As a result of that treatment, I recovered a significant memory from childhood that my brain had blocked from my consciousness in order to protect me. I may share more later, but suffice it to say I will never be the same. I was filled with grief and loss, but I was also liberated from a lot of confusion and blame that never belonged to me. Metal is alchemy. 💯

The emotion related to Metal is grief: it’s death, it’s loss of what once was. It can be a person, place, thing, idea, goal, identity, or any other aspect of life. No living being escapes loss. It is part of life. Nature shows us that.

And, on the other side of that loss (when we get there ~ no rushing) is the opportunity for a new life, a new way of being and perhaps an enhanced perspective or illumination.

It’s letting go of “sh*t” (Large Intestine) so we can breathe in new life (Lung).

Before we move into Water, check in with the Metal element and some of the correspondences in Chinese Medicine. Now is a good time to reflect on Metal and what has transformed us this year.

Some good Q’s to ask:

•What growth have we experienced this year that hasn’t been acknowledged?

•Who or what really inspires us?

Acknowledgement is very important for the Metal element, so make sure you are acknowledging all the gifts your presence (and the presence of those around you) brings to the world! You matter 🖤🤍

May next year bring us increased balance and harmony as we move through the cycles of life, individually and collectively. Thank you for being on this beautiful blue planet in space with me while we do ❤️

12/03/2022

Have you ever tried oatstraw?

Oatstraw (Avena sativa) is a wonderful nerve tonic for when you are stressed out, anxious, over-scheduled and just too busy doing life.

Oatstraw is not a sedative, so you don’t feel relaxation right away. It works over time.

It is full of minerals that nourish and regenerate your nervous system.

11/15/2022

10/04/2022

Metal Element Quote: "Transformation is often more about unlearning than learning." Richard Rohr

09/26/2022

If the Metal Element could speak ✨✨✨

Why are we here? And...now that we're here, how do we make the best of it?

The simple fact is every "thing" in the is made out of energy and ALL energies are and .

So, in addition to setting intentions, we must also rewrite subconscious limiting beliefs and replace them with positive visions generated by the CREATIVE CONSCIOUS mind. The book, "The Biology of Belief", offers empowering knowledge to assess and change limiting that opens the door for a , and future.



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09/23/2022

The Intro to the Five Elements Masterclass was so fun to teach!! I am so thankful to the beautiful souls who came and allowed me to share one of my favorite subjects.

An hour was hardly enough time to scratch the surface of this elegant model for understanding how energy moves in Chinese medicine, so part two will be coming next month!

09/15/2022

This was so incredibly beautiful

09/11/2022

In this community you are always cared for and supported.

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09/08/2022

Earth Element/Late Summer Q:

What are some ways you nourish yourself and feed your spirit?

09/07/2022

Thank you for being YOU!

08/31/2022

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08/26/2022

When we're waiting, we often have the urge to distract ourselves—but a new study finds we’d enjoy doing nothing but think.

08/25/2022

Grounding down into the Late Summer/ Earth energy right now feels so good! 🤎

Some Five Element charts put the Earth element at the center with all the other elements surrounding it. It’s not the traditional way but I can see why…

All the other elements can’t exist without Earth, right?!

As the microbiome and our gut becomes more and more important, I can see how this mirrors the importance of Earth element when it comes to our health, too!

In reality, though, we can’t really separate one element from the next since the cycle of life would not be complete without each one being present.

I think that is reflected in the Earth element, too. Understanding, sympathy and empathy are some of its core values. Understanding that each part (that means each one of us) contributes to the health of the whole.

In our world of constant striving, Earth energy also reminds us to connect to our roots (actual family or chosen family), ancestors, and to ground down into what is real in our lives RIGHT now in this moment. It’s being WITH what is.

When we can do that, no matter what our life circumstances are, we will begin to feel abundant. Earth supports us in a myriad of ways most of us aren’t able to recognize when we are going about our daily grind or lost in our thoughts.

If I could use one word for this abundant Earth energy, it would be “embodiment.” Being fully here, receiving, and knowing we are infinitely held and supported by Life every day we wake up.🤎

I am loving Late Summer/Earth energy right now!

Do you feel the shift in energy from Summer to Late Summer where you are? From the heightened energy of Fire element to the more grounded energy of Earth? Do you see any patterns of imbalance in yourself or those you know in this list? What about the gifts? Now is a good time to reflect!

xo, Noell

07/28/2022

#❤️ Reminder: You are already home.

07/28/2022

07/17/2022

06/01/2022

Connection is the signature of Fire Element and Summer season. 🔥

Intimacy, relationships and our ability to be in connection (with our own heart and that of others) takes precedence in the Fire Element.

Interestingly, Fire is the only element with two different pairs of meridian systems: Heart + Small Intestine and Pericardium + Triple Warmer.

Each one of these meridian systems deals with a specific aspect of Fire in Chinese Five Element theory.

The Heart is the “Supreme Controller” and arguably the most crucial system to keep in balance 👑

As the “Queen” of your inner kingdom, when the Heart gets out of balance, the whole entire system can suffer and things get chaotic 🥴

She’s in charge of overseeing and maintaining harmony 💫in the kingdom.

Rhythm and order is very important to the Heart, so issues of control often come up with this meridian system (and the Fire element in general).

The emotion linked to Fire is Joy (or lack of Joy). Warmth and emotional intimacy are definitely themes for this element, so if you are averse 😵to those things OR perhaps often go overboard❤️‍🔥in those areas, it can point to an imbalance in Fire energy.

An imbalance in the Pericardium, for example, can show up as having no emotional boundaries and always oversharing, OR as being overprotective with ironclad walls around your Heart.

You can see some of the body parts, physical imbalances and GIFTS! (The Fire element has a LOTTA good ones! ) listed in the post above! 🤗

Make sure you’re leaving space for having fun and cultivating relationships this Summer, whether that’s with yourself (connecting to your own beautiful heart), your community, family, friends, strangers…even animals can count, too. ❤️

The idea is connection. Allow those connections to bring you the energy of joy and Love, and see if it is healing for you and those around you ❤️❤️🔥❤️❤️

05/09/2022

🧡S O M A T I C H E A L I N G W O R K S H O P! 🧡

I am so so excited to offer this workshop! Some of you have been asking about doing something like this for while, and here it is (finally!!) Only it’s not me that will be teaching this time, it’s !

I connected with through Instagram and then we met in person, and I immediately felt grounded, safe and centered in her presence 🧡

She created this 3 day, 6-hour workshop to introduce those of you who are new to somatic healing to the fundamentals in an intimate group setting: you’ll experience practical tools you can take with you and use to create a sense of *safety* in the body and a foundation for regulating your nervous system.

This Somatic Fundamentals Workshop is for you if you’ve ever wondered if any trauma you’ve experienced may be stored in your body, or if you know it is and want support around working with triggers. Sign up using link in bio, May 21st, 22, AND 28th. 🧡

If you have any questions, please DM me !

04/10/2022

Did you know that there’s a Meridian clock?? 🧐

There are twelve main meridians, each with a two-hour window when the energy of the meridian system is most active.

In the Five Element tradition, we actually have something called “Horary treatments” 🤩

When we want to maximize the effect of a treatment on a specific element or meridian system, we will treat a person (and specific points) at that time of day (or night) ✨

Now that we are in Wood 🎋season, that means I’d be treating you at 1am 😅 !

This chart shows the optimal activities to do at the different times! Enjoy! 🥰

03/29/2022

The forests that surround our village here in Nara, Japan are filled with beautiful bamboo trees. In Japan, the symbolism of the bamboo plant runs deep and wide and offers practical lessons for life and for work. I summarized the...