Erika Sullivan Acupuncture and Herbal Apothecary

Erika Sullivan Acupuncture and Herbal Apothecary Providing a nurturing space for people of every shape, size and stage of life. A place where patients feel empowered in their healthcare choices.

All Natural Thyroid Help!Winter can be particularly tough if you’re dealing with thyroid-related issues like cold sensit...
01/05/2025

All Natural Thyroid Help!
Winter can be particularly tough if you’re dealing with thyroid-related issues like cold sensitivity, fatigue, or weight fluctuations. Your thyroid plays a crucial role in regulating your body’s energy and metabolism, and acupuncture is a natural way to support its function. By helping your body balance hormones and improve energy levels, acupuncture addresses the underlying issues that affect thyroid health. We want to help you have better energy, improved mood, and more stable overall health.

Conditions acupuncture may support include:
● Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
● Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
● Thyroid-related fatigue and brain fog
● Weight management struggles due to thyroid imbalance
● Cold sensitivity or low energy during winter

Let’s get your thyroid back on track! We want to help you feel warm, balanced, and energized this winter. Schedule your thyroid support session clicking the link in bio to book now

Shoulder pain have you feel like hibernating?Winter activities like shoveling snow, binge watching shows, or hunching at...
01/04/2025

Shoulder pain have you feel like hibernating?
Winter activities like shoveling snow, binge watching shows, or hunching at your desk working OR playing video games can lead to cranky shoulders!. Acupuncture helps relax tight muscles, improve mobility, and reduce pain so you can move freely again.
It works by improving blood flow to the shoulder area, reducing inflammation, and supporting healing. Whether it’s an old injury or tension from daily activities, acupuncture provides lasting relief from shoulder pain.

We treat many common shoulder concerns, including:
● Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
● Rotator cuff injuries
● Shoulder impingement or bursitis
● General stiffness and muscle tension
● Post-surgical shoulder recovery

Let’s get the grump out of your shoulders and back to pain-free movement. To schedule now visit the link in my bio!

01/03/2025

Winter is the season for introspection in Chinese Medicine. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the year behind you and set gentle intentions for the year ahead—not the “do everything perfectly” kind of resolutions, but the “what would nourish me?” kind. For me, this means taking an inventory and listening to my body. Sometimes what nourishes me is to rest. Sometimes what nourishes me is to move. My body tells me what KIND of movement. And sometimes, let’s be honest, I just get really cranky and that’s code for it’s time to move OR rest. It might be as simple as adding 15 minutes of sleep a night, making a point of staying connected with loved ones by sending them funny memes or texts, or dedicating more time to nourishing activities like cooking and reading. Winter reminds me that growth happens even in stillness. What’s one intention you’re carrying into the new year? I’d love to hear how you’re nurturing yourself as we move through this season.

Reflect and Recharge for the New YearWinter is the season for introspection in Chinese Medicine. It’s the perfect time t...
01/01/2025

Reflect and Recharge for the New Year

Winter is the season for introspection in Chinese Medicine. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the year behind you and set gentle intentions for the year ahead—not the “do everything perfectly” kind of resolutions, but the “what would nourish me?” kind.
For me, this means taking an inventory and listening to my body. Sometimes what nourishes me is to rest. Sometimes what nourishes me is to move. My body tells me what KIND of movement. And sometimes, let’s be honest, I just get really cranky and that’s code for it’s time to move OR rest. It might be as simple as adding 15 minutes of sleep a night, making a point of staying connected with loved ones by sending them funny memes or texts, or dedicating more time to nourishing activities like cooking and reading. Winter reminds me that growth happens even in stillness.

What’s one intention you’re carrying into the new year? I’d love to hear how you’re nurturing yourself as we move through this season.

01/01/2025

May your 2025 be filled with love and light!

As the days get colder we know cold and flu season is coming and it’s time to hunker down. If you feel the start of an i...
12/30/2024

As the days get colder we know cold and flu season is coming and it’s time to hunker down. If you feel the start of an illness coming try the below recipe!
Ingredients: ginger, scallions, water (cinnamon, lemon, or honey to taste). Smash the white of three green onions using the back of a spoon (can keep them intact). Smash two ginger slices using the back of a spoon. Add to two cups of water and bring to a boil for about ten minutes. Strain the liquid and drink. Add a cinnamon stick or squeeze of a lemon for added flavor. Next take a warm shower followed by wrapping yourself in warm blankets until you sweat. After you sweat it is important to put on dry clothes. Remember to drink water and rest too!
Not only is ginger (Sheng Jiang 生姜) good for the stomach it is also a bronchodilator that will help to open lungs and decongest. Ginger’s warming nature helps to circulate while its acrid nature releasing the exterior and pushing out the pathogen, in this case cold. Scallions (Cong Bai 葱白) also help release the exterior by inducing sweating to disperse cold. To learn more or schedule an appointment visit the link in my bio.

“You Fixed My Whole Life!”"I came in hoping acupuncture would help my back pain, but now I feel like it fixed my whole l...
12/29/2024

“You Fixed My Whole Life!”
"I came in hoping acupuncture would help my back pain, but now I feel like it fixed my whole life. My back doesn’t hurt anymore, I’m sleeping like a baby, and I can finally stand long enough to bake again. I’ve decided you’re my magic person now."
I mean, is there a better compliment than being someone’s “magic person”? I love that acupuncture doesn’t just tackle the one thing someone comes in for—it ends up helping with all these unexpected areas of their life, too. When I work with patients, it’s always a collaboration. As much as I love being a “magic person” the collaboration between the patient, me, and the medicine is where the real magic of healing happens.

If you’re ready to see what acupuncture can do for you (and maybe do some baking in the process!), let’s talk. Visit my website to learn more or click the link in bio to book today.

Protect Your Energy This WinterIn winter, it’s easy to feel depleted if you’re giving too much of yourself without refil...
12/27/2024

Protect Your Energy This Winter

In winter, it’s easy to feel depleted if you’re giving too much of yourself without refilling your tank. Chinese Medicine teaches us that this is the season to conserve energy, not burn it out. I like to think of winter as my “boundary season.” For me, protecting my energy looks like saying no when I need to, wrapping myself in layers (energetic and literal), and choosing activities that restore me. It’s not about isolation; it’s about being intentional with how I spend my time and energy.
What’s one way you can set a boundary or conserve energy this winter? Share below—I’m always curious about what works for people because patients are always asking how to lovingly set a good boundary in the name of self care!

Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! I hope your celebrations bring you warmth, joy and peace.
12/26/2024

Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! I hope your celebrations bring you warmth, joy and peace.

Happy Hanukkah! I hope your celebrations are filled with warmth, joy and love!
12/25/2024

Happy Hanukkah! I hope your celebrations are filled with warmth, joy and love!

Merry Christmas if you celebrate this holiday! I hope your day is filled with warmth, joy and love!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas if you celebrate this holiday! I hope your day is filled with warmth, joy and love!

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Wednesday 9am - 7pm
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