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Acupuncture + Cupping

12/13/2023

I’ve been reflecting on the weightiness of the world, it’s not a recent sensation but a lingering one. Turning 40 and becoming a mom again has brought about profound shifts—a bit like unwrapping an extra gift, revealing new layers of myself. These moments, especially around birthdays and year-end, are like planting seeds for what’s to come, a practice of setting intentions for the future.

🌑🌙This year, the call to step away from the constant hustle and grind has become more insistent. Embracing calm, rest, ease, play, and joy feels crucial—a response to what my nervous system and immune system have been silently asking for.

✨In the realm of Chinese medicine, the kidneys are seen as the “root of life,” storing our essence and laying the foundation for growth. Overworking (which has always been my issue😅) has taken a toll on my kidney energy, amplified by the natural depletion post-birth. BUT it’s time for a shift.

❤️Looking ahead, the next few years are about intentional acts that support the shift I want to see . It’s about doing things that resonate with my nervous system, immune system, and intuition. It’s a return to the pure and sweet knowing we have as toddlers—a simplicity that’s been overshadowed by the complexities of adulthood. The goal is to rediscover what genuinely feels good, honoring the essence of who I am, and restoring my kidney jing. What seeds are you sowing for spring!
📸 Photo of little me, my sister, & mom. Taken by my dad 🫶🏽 if you read the whole thing..well then wow 🤣 and you da bomb

12/07/2023

🫶🏽🧠Traditional Chinese Medicine has always recognized connections and patterns between organs and how they manifest as physical & emotional symptoms.
🫶🏽🧠 The stomach & spleen are the main support for the heart. So support the digestion process to help produce blood will in turn strengthen the heart and mind.

11/30/2023

Tis the season for all the yummy indulgent 🤤 food…
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Let’s be real we have to digest more than what we eat!! We digest the environment we’re in, conversations we have, and all the things day to day. Hence the phrase, taking it all in…
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Digestion is a key bodily function. If you’ve ever struggled with digestive issues then this post is for you!
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Acupuncture and acupressure is just one great way to manage digestive issues during the holidays— and year round.
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Check out the post to find out a few benefits acupuncture can have on your digestive system.

11/15/2023

It’s almost the holidays. How did that even happen!? August felt like yesterday. I’ll be in the office the day after Thanksgiving if you need a little escape, pain relief, or want to come sing Christmas songs with me 🤣

10/22/2023

🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ Raise your hand if you love a good acupuncture nap! Some of the deepest sleep happens on our acupuncture tables.
😴Here are a few reasons why…

10/20/2023

Let’s talk about a common question that often comes up: Does Acupuncture hurt?
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The short answer is NO! Acupuncture is gentle and soothing. I know… who would think a needle is gentle 👀 However, it is!
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It is normal to experience a very subtle sensation from the needle. Subtle like teeny tiny or sometimes nothing. The sensation is not uncomfortable or painful.
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If you are still apprehensive I encourage you to speak to family friends about their acupuncture experiences.
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If you are a lover of Acupuncture, share your experience in the comments 💬 and hopefully it’ll encourage someone who is still unsure. ✨✨

10/09/2023

⚡️Swap out the hustle for some self care acubliss, then add a little cupping + gua sha, during the session. ⚡️ Talk about relaxation and rejuvenating. Walking 🚶‍♀️ out like a new person ✨ Releasing tension, helping immunity, and stimulating circulation. You need it..trust 😎

10/04/2023

A little mid week reminder that the commitment to your health is beautiful and complex. Keep going ✨

09/28/2023

Remember Throwback Thursday! Well this is that..is it still a thing!? 😂 Well it’s my thing today…Sharing a photo from I dunno a year or two ago. In a reflective space.
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Fall is a season of reflection as we transition into more yin energies. What are you looking back on that your ready to let go and leave behind. What are you getting ready to plant to harvest for seasons to come.
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A few ways to stay healthy and harmonize with Fall:
1️⃣ Nourish Lungs: Deep Breaths or Breathwork to support lung health
2️⃣Strengthen your Immunity by boosting Wei Qi with acupuncture, herbs, and adequate rest.
3️⃣Nourish your body with warming foods.

09/25/2023

☁️ Health is about harmony and balance. It’s not a rigid state. It’s ever changing and can be influenced.
☁️ When we’re sick, don’t feel well, dealing with chronic illness it’s easy to think, things will never change. However, the body is magnificent & is always seeking homeostasis.
☁️ Did you know Acupuncture can help to harmonize the body by reducing pain, regulating digestion, decreasing stress hormones?

09/10/2023

We might not always know where we’re going or what’s ahead, but our bodies are constantly communicating, absorbing, and picking up on the energy around us. Speaking to us in knowings, gut feelings, and/or dreams.
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The energetics of the body and spirit is fascinating to me. What it requires and the toll that it takes on us if we decide we’re in opposition or don’t want to listen. This could get long and I can go on and on about this…
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But this is just a reminder to check in, slow down, get quiet land listen to what your body and energy is communicating.
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Our health is (big time) wrapped up in where we are, who we’re with, what we’re doing, where we live. And our body is always sending us messages to get on (or back) to our personal path and get aligned.
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Alignment feels like stillness, like harmony, just overall good.
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Acupuncture is one way to tap into the mind + body + spirit connection.

09/07/2023

It’s always so interesting when patients come in and their imbalances line up with the seasonal shifts… Each season can have an effect on our overall health.
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As we make the transition from late summer to autumn we may begin to see some of these imbalances show up.

08/31/2023

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08/27/2023

It’s all about harmony in East Asian medicine. How can we provide and direct the body back to balance. That way everything is harmonious. Your symptoms and diagnosis’s are just messengers.

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Monday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	1pm - 7pm
Friday	1pm - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 2pm

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