Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness

Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness Thrive is a holistic acupuncture clinic in Santa Rosa serving the greater Sonoma County. Welcome to Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness!

We hope to inspire you to become proactive about your health and help you find the best course of action for your specific needs. You’re likely here right now because you’re ready to experience greater physical and mental well-being. Maybe you’re tired, stressed out, in pain, or frustrated that you don’t have the vitality to enable you to live the life you dream of. You know you could use more energy, joy, and balance in your daily life. If you’re like many of our patients, you’re seeking an alternative or compliment to conventional medicine. You want to get to the root cause of your health problems, not just put a temporary bandage on them. Your goal is total life wellness and transformation. Get your health and well-being back using the gentle, safe, and highly effective natural healthcare system of Chinese Medicine. Christina Ness LAc, Dipl OM, MSTCM is passionate about helping people live an emotionally and physically balanced life filled with joy and vitality. Christina has helped hundreds of patients with a variety of health issues ranging from chronic pain and sports injuries, allergies and sinusitis, to depression, anxiety, PMS, and insomnia. Christina believes that everyone possesses an inherent natural state of health and well-being; however sometimes this vitality needs help shining through. Christina is committed to helping people find their inner physical and mental well-being and educating people about how they can live the fullest, most vibrant life so they can continue to thrive for as long as they live.

Now that our acupuncture team has grown people have asked how to use the online scheduler and if they need to do anythin...
10/23/2025

Now that our acupuncture team has grown people have asked how to use the online scheduler and if they need to do anything special if they are going to see more than 1 acupuncturist. Here's all the details to make it easy for you!

Using the Online Scheduler https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com
📆 Book By Treatment--If your priority is finding a time that works for you: Click on one of the appointment type turquoise boxes for Acupuncture Follow Up or Initial Exam and Acupuncture Treatment. It will show each appointment time available with the acupuncturist's name is next to it.
📆 Book By Practitioner --If your priority is finding an appointment with a specific acupuncturist: Click on one of our faces, then the appointment type. It will show the appointment times available with that practitioner only, and there isn't any name next to the times.
✍️ To Add Yourself To The Waitlist: Click on either an appointment type or one of our faces and when the next page opens up, the waitlist link will show up on the left hand side, under the list of appointment types.

Do I Need To Book A New Patient Appointment If I'm Seeing Another Acupuncturist at Thrive?
⏰ Nope. This was a common question when existing patients realized that they could see Megan if it works better in their schedule, they want to get her fresh perspective, or they just want options.
⏰ Megan and Christina have similar treatment styles, are in close communication, and can share charts so we can pick up where each other left off.
⏰ It's good to have options. And you don't have to schedule more time or pay more for it!

☎️💌 As always--if you have a question give us a call or send an email! 707-527-0868 or thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com

There’s nothing more frustrating than elbow pain. That sharp, constant ache can turn even the simplest tasks like carry...
10/22/2025

There’s nothing more frustrating than elbow pain. That sharp, constant ache can turn even the simplest tasks like carrying your purse, shaking someone’s hand, or reaching for a mug—into unbearable struggles.

And if you’ve been battling with tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, you know it feels like the pain won’t go away, no matter what you do. It’s like your body has decided to stubbornly hold on to the pain, just when you need it to let go.

But here’s the thing: You can get your life back.

Mike came in with severe tennis elbow. He couldn’t even lift his coffee cup without that sharp ache.

☯️ After the first acupuncture treatment, he could feel the difference—he could lift his coffee cup without pain! After a few more treatment he could feel the pain subsiding even more and pretty soon he was able to swing his golf club again without worrying about his elbow.

🌿And he got one of our favorite herbal liniments--Evil Bone Water--to rub on before and after to reduce any lingering pain and support joint health. Don't worry there aren't any bones or any evil in it. The literal translation is Rectify The Evil In Your Bones--aka so good it can heal your broken bones!

Acupuncture is a journey. It’s about committing to regular sessions that help your body heal naturally. And trust me, it’s worth it.

You don’t need to let elbow pain control you. Together, we can work on getting your elbow back to its best self. Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

💠Fun Facts About Megan💠Here's some of the fun facts that came up when some of you met Megan while she was shadowing Chri...
10/21/2025

💠Fun Facts About Megan💠
Here's some of the fun facts that came up when some of you met Megan while she was shadowing Christina to learn our systems. Pro tip--having smooth systems is our key to making room for our brains to be creative and give the best care possible!

💠 Megan and Christina went to school together, graduated at the same time, and sat for the 8 hour California Board exam on the same day. Our licenses are only 2 numbers apart!

💠 Megan and Christina were in China together for an internship at the Yue Yang Hospital in Shanghai.

💠 Megan's acupuncture is gentle and effective. Christina gets acupuncture from Megan and her nervous system is a gentle soul.

💠 Megan loves treating stress. She says acupuncture is so good at regulating the nervous system and that makes everything work better in your body and mind. Megan remembers one of her first times getting acupuncture she had a profound and palpable experience during the treatment of relaxing and feeling more like herself again. She could feel it physically, mentally, and in her spirit. She loves to share that potential with patients--to quickly and deeply calm your nervous system so that you are less stressed, anxious, or depressed. And she loves that this helps your body function more efficiently to support your:
• musculoskeletal system (pain and tension)
• digestion (IBS, bloating)
• sleep (hello 3 AM again)
• periods (cramps and breast pain),
• hormones (irritability and rage),
• immune system (allergies, frequent colds & flus)

💠 Megan is a mom of 3 kids age 9-13. So she knows what it's like to be a busy mom. She's not gonna judge you. And she's really good at finding super simple doable recommendations to help you feel better in your body.

💠 You can schedule with her online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com--just click the photo of her face to see her availability.


You know that deep, soul-crushing menstrual pain that makes you want to curl up into a ball and pretend the world doesn’...
10/21/2025

You know that deep, soul-crushing menstrual pain that makes you want to curl up into a ball and pretend the world doesn’t exist? The cramps that make you question how something so natural could hurt so much?

Yeah, we get it.

And here’s the thing—you don’t have to accept this as normal.

☯️ Acupuncture works wonders for relieving cramps. It targets the muscle spasms, reduces inflammation, and helps your body regulate hormones that are making things worse. No more popping pills to get through your day or calling in sick because of your cramps.

🌿 Custom herbal formulas have herbs that gently regulate hormones as well as increase circulation, decreasing inflammation, regulate the digestive system, and calm the central nervous system.

Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine help you manage the pain naturally, so you can get through your cycle without feeling like you’re at war with your body.

If cramps are ruining your life every month, let’s put an end to your pain.
Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

10/20/2025

🫁In Chinese Medicine, Fall is the season of the Lungs. The gift of the lungs is breath & inspiration, the gift of life, the rhythm of inhaling & exhaling, expanding & contracting, taking in the new & letting go of the old. Each breath is a tiny cycle of life, that can serve as a powerful reset for your nervous system..🫁

💨Experiment:
We invite you to try a simple micro-mindfulness experiment for the start of Fall--Practice recalibrating your nervous system & letting go by connecting to your breath. Simply notice your breath, appreciate the rhythm, & breathe a little deeper into your abdomen--knowing that breath is both dynamic & restful.💨

💡A Reminder:
Pick something you do often & tell yourself: Every time I do ____(Fill-In-The-Blank)____ I will breathe a little deeper. What are the things you do on repeat that you can use as a cue to breathe a little deeper & let a little go? We breathe every time a patient walks in the door, the phone rings, or we mix an herbal formula.💡

✨Why It Works:
The simple act of breathing a little deeper resets your nervous system from fight-or-flight into rest-&-digest. From that calmer place, there’s more space in our bodies & minds to listen for wisdom, feel into what’s next, act with clarity, & let go of what isn't ours to do.✨

🌊The Ripple Effect:
When you breathe deeply & your body begins to relax, the people (& pets!) around you can feel it. Our nervous systems communicate & your calm helps set a steadier rhythm for everyone nearby.🌊

💨Try It for a Week & see how this small act of mindful breathing supports your rhythm this season!💨

☯️If you want some extra support breathing, resetting, & letting go we're happy to help. Acupuncture is the fastest deepest way to reset the nervous system & take a full body breath. Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.☯️

I know how hard it can be to live with Fall allergies. The constant sneezing, itchy eyes, and the feeling of being stuc...
10/18/2025

I know how hard it can be to live with Fall allergies. The constant sneezing, itchy eyes, and the feeling of being stuck in a fog that makes everything feel harder. The tissues pile up, the meds don’t work long-term, and you’re left struggling to breathe.

But here’s the thing: You don’t have to keep suffering through it.

☯️ Acupuncture works by boosting your immune system, reducing inflammation, and giving you long-term relief without relying on medications. 🌿 We can also set you up with a custom herbal formula for regulating your immune system AND herbs to start taking as soon as the first whisper of allergy symptoms appear so you're ahead of the game. This isn’t about managing the symptoms; this is about treating the root cause so you can breathe freely.

The truth? The longer you wait to treat your allergies, the more you risk feeling miserable every allergy season. It’s time to break the cycle.

Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com. Start feeling better today.

Bloating. Nausea. Discomfort after meals. If you’re dealing with digestive issues, you know how much it affects your ...
10/17/2025

Bloating. Nausea. Discomfort after meals. If you’re dealing with digestive issues, you know how much it affects your life. You shouldn’t have to skip your favorite foods or feel miserable after eating.

☯️ Acupuncture works by restoring balance to your digestive system, helping your body process food more efficiently and easing that uncomfortable feeling. Over time, we’re not just addressing your symptoms, we’re helping your body remember how to digest and process food the way it should.

🌿 We also have a large herbal pharmacy with simple herbs to take with meals to reduce bloating or custom formulas to target your specific symptoms as well as increase circulation, decrease inflammation, regulate the digestive system, and calm the central nervous system.

It’s time to stop letting digestive issues control your life.
Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com. Start feeling comfortable with every meal.

You’re tired of feeling weighed down, aren’t you?You’ve been holding onto emotional baggage, and it’s draining you. Str...
10/15/2025

You’re tired of feeling weighed down, aren’t you?

You’ve been holding onto emotional baggage, and it’s draining you. Stress, anxiety, and even grief can sit like a weight in your body, affecting your health and happiness. You may not even realize just how much it’s affecting you until it shows up physically, in your back, your shoulders, your gut.

You can’t move forward until you let go of what’s no longer serving you. And I get it, letting go is hard. But if you don’t make space, the physical toll will keep getting worse. It’s time to release what’s been weighing you down and give yourself the freedom to heal.

Don’t wait for your body to shut down before you take action. You don’t need to keep carrying emotional pain that isn’t yours to hold.

It’s time to let go—you deserve to be free. Start your healing journey today.
Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️ This is the best I've Felt in 20 years! --MTWe love to celebrate with patients when they are feeling better...
10/14/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️ This is the best I've Felt in 20 years! --MT

We love to celebrate with patients when they are feeling better and this patient has had many celebrations along the way.

When she first came in she had back pain that started 10 years ago and over time it was making her legs weak. And the pain was getting worse recently, which meant she couldn't do any activities to strengthen her legs. Her life was so limited by the pain and week legs she said--I don't want to live this way.

After 3 treatments her back was feeling better enough that she started some gentle walking and swimming.

After 6 treatments her back pain was so much less and she was able to do so much more she said--This is the best I've felt in 20 years!

The pain kept decreasing and she kept increasing her movement. There was still pain at times but it was so much less and it would respond to some simple self care. She said--It is so much more manageable and I'm able to do so many more things!

After 12 treatments she was able to go on a dream vacation with a lot of walking and get back to the gym to keep strengthening her legs.

If you're struggling with back pain that's limiting your life, let us help you stop the downward spiral of pain, lack of activity, more pain...

We'd love to help create the upward spiral of less pain, more movement, less pain, more strength. And celebrate with you along the way!

Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

It’s the season when everything seems to slow down. The air turns cooler, the leaves fall, and suddenly, emotions feel ...
10/13/2025

It’s the season when everything seems to slow down. The air turns cooler, the leaves fall, and suddenly, emotions feel like they’re surfacing all at once. If you’ve been feeling extra heavy, like there’s this weight on your chest you just can’t shake, you’re not imagining it.

Grief, whether from loss, transition, or just the weight of everything, holds onto the lungs, and fall is the time of year when we feel it most. If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, or maybe like you’re carrying this invisible weight, it’s your body telling you it’s time to release.

☯️ Acupuncture isn’t just for physical issues, it’s about balancing your energy and emotions too. By restoring the balance of the lungs and letting go of what no longer serves you, acupuncture helps release that heaviness. It creates the space to process and heal, so you can breathe easier—both physically and emotionally.

🌿 People are often surprised at how effective Chinese Herbal Medicine is for regulating the nervous system, supporting the smoooth flow of emotions, and even helping you release stuck emotions so you feel less teary. It can be a really helpful part of creating an upward spiral of healing and rebalancing because you go home with a weeks worth of potent personalized medicine that you take twice a day.

You don’t have to carry that weight anymore. It’s time to let go, feel lighter, and start moving forward.

If this sounds like something you’re struggling with, we’re here for you. Let’s help you find peace this fall.

Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

Digestion: It’s the Foundation of Your HealthYou want to know the truth about digestion? It’s not just about what you e...
10/12/2025

Digestion: It’s the Foundation of Your Health

You want to know the truth about digestion? It’s not just about what you eat or how often you eat. It’s about how your body is processing and absorbing nutrients. If your digestion is off, everything suffers, your energy, your mood, your immune system.

Let me give you an example:
One of my patients, Sarah, came to us with severe bloating, fatigue, and chronic stomach issues. She had tried everything, probiotics, crazy diets, supplements, and nothing seemed to help. But what she didn’t realize was that her digestion wasn’t just about the food she was eating—it was about her body’s ability to break down and use that food properly.

Here’s where acupuncture came in:
☯️ We worked on stimulating her digestion, calming her nervous system, and improving the flow of energy to her gut. And after a few treatments, she started noticing real change. Her stomach bloating went down, her energy went up, and she felt like her digestive system was actually working again.

🌿 We also had her use some simple herbs to take with meals to reduce bloating so she could get some quick symptom relief. The herbs also support a healthy microbiome so they were setting her up for long term easy digestion.

So, here’s the reality check: If your digestion is off, your health is off. And if you’re dealing with gut issues, fatigue, or just feeling sluggish, acupuncture is a game-changer.

Your body’s digestive system isn’t just there to process food. It’s the foundation of your health.

Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with your questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

Let’s get your digestion back to optimal health.

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