Kicotan Acupuncture

Kicotan Acupuncture Kicotan Acupuncture is a patient centered practice with evidence based holistic healing practice.

03/06/2026

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Can you feel the relaxation? Acupuncture treatments help to become completely relaxed and you feel so good. What has you...
03/06/2026

Can you feel the relaxation? Acupuncture treatments help to become completely relaxed and you feel so good. What has your acupuncture experience like? Tell us below.

Reflection About My Acupuncture Session: I walked into the office, not knowing what to expect, the overwhelming feeling ...
03/05/2026

Reflection About My Acupuncture Session: I walked into the office, not knowing what to expect, the overwhelming feeling of calmness surrounded me, as the Acupuncturst greeted me, with her primary focus on me. The gentle soft tone in her voice as she explained what to expect during the session. Afterwards, I felt so peaceful and calm that all of my concerns had disappeared. So now, I schedule my acupuncture session weekly. And I am so thankful to have meet this special acupuncturist. What story do you have about your acupunctuist?

Has someone ever told you a story and it inspired you to follow your dreams. Well, this is the story of how I began my c...
03/04/2026

Has someone ever told you a story and it inspired you to follow your dreams. Well, this is the story of how I began my career in Acupuncture.

I enjoyed eating tuna fish, and often opened the can of tuna and with a tablespoon of mayoinse, pepper, and onions and place the lettuce at the bottom of the bowl and if the tuna was wrapped in the lettuce.

I could eat tuna every day, and all day, until one day, each time I ate my stomach bloated, expanded with each meal I ate.

My friend suggested, to visit an acupuncturist. Something I never knew about, so I schedule and appointment. This was my first acupuncture treatment.

This acupuncture treatment encouraged me to pursue a career in Acupuncture. So, I enrolled and a few years later because a licensed acupuncturist and have helped others with a variety of health conditions.

So who inspired you for your career path?

You Don’t Need an Hour. You Need Intention.Most women over 45 think they need a complicated routine to feel better.You d...
03/04/2026

You Don’t Need an Hour. You Need Intention.

Most women over 45 think they need a complicated routine to feel better.
You don’t.

Your body responds to gentle, consistent movement.
Qi Gong circulates energy.
Yoga restores flexibility and calm.
Walking clears the mind and supports hormonal balance.

These are not workouts.
They are nervous system protectors.

When you move your body with intention, you protect your Jing (essence), strengthen your Qi (energy), and calm your Shen (spirit).

10–30 minutes a day can:
• Improve circulation
• Reduce stress hormones
• Support bone strength and longevity
• Increase mental clarity

Small movements. Powerful shifts.

Action:
Which one feels most doable for you today —
Qi Gong
Yoga
Walking

Comment your choice below
Let’s commit to movement together.

— Three Treasures Life Coaching

3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Health — Starting TodayMost women over 45 don’t need a complicated routine… they need simpl...
03/04/2026

3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Health — Starting Today

Most women over 45 don’t need a complicated routine… they need simple, repeatable actions that calm the nervous system and restore energy.

Your body responds to consistency, not intensity.
Small daily habits protect your Jing, strengthen your Qi, and calm your Shen.

Today, try this:

• Drink one full glass of water before coffee
• Move your body for just 3 minutes
• Listen to soft, calming music to settle your mind

These tiny rituals signal safety to your nervous system.
And when your nervous system feels safe… healing begins.

If you’re choosing calm and consistency this week,
Comment “I choose balance” below.

Let’s build health gently — together.

— Three Treasures Life Coaching

Acupuncture & Dreams: What Your Nighttime Mind Is Telling YouDo you wake up from vivid dreams…Recurring nightmares…Or em...
03/03/2026

Acupuncture & Dreams: What Your Nighttime Mind Is Telling You

Do you wake up from vivid dreams…
Recurring nightmares…
Or emotional dreams that linger all day?

Your dreams may not be random.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dreams reflect the condition of your internal organs and nervous system.

When I work with patients, I don’t just ask about pain or hormones — I ask about sleep and dreams.

Because:

• Heart imbalance can create anxiety or intense dreams
• Liver stagnation may cause anger or chasing dreams
• Kidney depletion can lead to falling or fear-based dreams

Dream patterns give us diagnostic insight.

When we calm the Shen (spirit), nourish Blood, and restore Yin balance:

✔ Sleep deepens
✔ Anxiety softens
✔ Hormones stabilize
✔ Emotional clarity improves

Your dreams shift from chaotic to restorative.

This is where acupuncture becomes more than symptom relief.
It becomes spirit-level healing.

If you’ve been experiencing:

• Restless sleep
• Night sweats
• Emotional dreams
• Waking between 1–3 AM

Your body may be asking for balance.

Comment DREAM if you’d like to learn how acupuncture can help restore peaceful sleep naturally.

Dr. Guadalupe Vanderhorst Rodriguez, D.Ac, L.Ac
Kicotan Acupuncture

Jing, Qi, and Shen Are the Foundation of HealthIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, true health is not just physical.It is b...
03/03/2026

Jing, Qi, and Shen Are the Foundation of Health

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, true health is not just physical.

It is built on three treasures:

Jing – Your essence (longevity & reserves)
Qi – Your energy (movement & vitality)
Shen – Your spirit (clarity & emotional balance)

When these are balanced, you feel strong, clear, and calm.

When they are depleted, you feel tired, foggy, and emotionally fragile.

Health after 50 is not about pushing harder.
It is about protecting your Three Treasures.

Here are 3 simple daily routines to strengthen Jing, Qi, and Shen:

• Protect Jing (Essence) – Sleep & Restore
Be in bed before 10:30pm when possible. Deep sleep replenishes your reserves and supports hormonal stability.

• Move Qi (Energy) – Gentle Morning Activation
Stretch, walk, or practice slow breathing for 10 minutes in the morning. Movement prevents stagnation and boosts circulation.

• Calm Shen (Spirit) – Quiet Mind Ritual
Limit overstimulation. Light a candle, journal, or sit in silence for 5 minutes daily to steady your emotional center.

Jing gives you endurance.
Qi gives you vitality.
Shen gives you peace.

After 50, the goal is not intensity.
It is harmony.

Comment BALANCE if you’re honoring your Three Treasures this season.

After 50, Calm Is Hormonal Protection.After 50, your body becomes more sensitive to stress.What didn’t affect you at 35 ...
03/02/2026

After 50, Calm Is Hormonal Protection.

After 50, your body becomes more sensitive to stress.

What didn’t affect you at 35 can now disrupt sleep, mood, metabolism, and weight.
Not because you are weaker — but because your hormones are shifting.

Calm is no longer optional.
It becomes protective.

Here’s why:

• Stress lowers progesterone – Chronic cortisol can interfere with progesterone production, affecting sleep and emotional stability.

• Sleep protects estrogen balance – Deep, consistent sleep helps regulate hormonal rhythms and supports tissue repair.

• Evening rituals reduce inflammation – Gentle wind-down habits lower stress signaling and help your body move into restoration mode.

After 50, peace is power.

When your nervous system feels safe, your hormones respond differently.

You are not “losing control.”
You are being invited to live differently.

Comment CALM if you’re choosing hormonal protection this season.

Your Fatigue Is a Stress Response — Not Aging.Many women over 50 quietly assume their exhaustion is “just getting older....
03/02/2026

Your Fatigue Is a Stress Response — Not Aging.

Many women over 50 quietly assume their exhaustion is “just getting older.”

But often, it’s not aging.
It’s a nervous system that has been running on stress for years.

When cortisol stays elevated:
• Sleep becomes lighter
• Progesterone lowers
• Energy dips by afternoon
• Recovery slows

Your body isn’t failing.
It’s protecting you.

Here are 3 gentle shifts that make a real difference:

• Slow breathing lowers cortisol – Even 5 minutes of extended exhale breathing signals safety to your brain.

• Protein in the morning stabilizes energy – Eating protein within 60 minutes of waking prevents stress spikes later.

• Dim lights after 8pm protects melatonin – Light controls your sleep hormones more than willpower does.

Calm is not laziness.
It is biological restoration.

Your energy returns when your body feels safe.

Comment RESET if you’re choosing calm this week.

Three Signs Your Body Is in Survival ModeMany women over 50 think they’re just “getting older.”But often… the body is no...
03/02/2026

Three Signs Your Body Is in Survival Mode

Many women over 50 think they’re just “getting older.”

But often… the body is not aging.
It’s operating in survival mode.

When your nervous system stays on high alert for too long, it affects sleep, hormones, metabolism, and mood.

You may notice:
• Light or restless sleep
• Increased belly fat despite eating the same
• Feeling wired but exhausted

This is not weakness.
It’s a stress response that hasn’t turned off.

Here are 3 gentle ways to shift out of survival mode:

• Breathe to signal safety – Try 4-6 slow breaths, twice daily. Slow exhaling lowers cortisol and activates calm neurotransmitters like GABA.

• Stabilize blood sugar – Eat protein within an hour of waking and avoid long fasting windows that increase stress hormones.

• Create an evening wind-down ritual – Dim lights after 8pm, reduce stimulation, and protect deep sleep.

Your body heals best when it feels safe.

Calm is not passive.
It is protective.

Comment “RESET” if you’re ready to move from survival to stability.

Bone Strength Begins in the Nervous SystemStrong bones are not built by calcium alone.After 50, your nervous system play...
03/02/2026

Bone Strength Begins in the Nervous System

Strong bones are not built by calcium alone.

After 50, your nervous system plays a powerful role in how your body maintains bone density.
When stress stays high for too long, cortisol rises — and over time, that can interfere with bone rebuilding.

Bone health is not just structural.
It is neurological. It is hormonal. It is emotional.

If your body doesn’t feel safe, it won’t prioritize rebuilding.

Here are 3 supportive ways to strengthen your bones naturally:

• Regulate Stress Daily – Slow breathing, gentle movement, and evening wind-down rituals help lower cortisol and protect bone density.

• Strength + Posture Practice – Light resistance training and upright posture stimulate bone remodeling and improve stability.

• Nourish with Intention – Prioritize magnesium, vitamin D, protein, and mineral-rich foods to support bone structure.

Calm women age differently.

Bone strength begins with signaling safety to your body.

Comment “STRENGTH” if you’re ready to protect your bones from the inside out.

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46 South Platt Street
Plattsburgh, NY
12901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5am

Website

http://www.kicotanacupuncture.com/

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