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 ene

rgy, 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.

Who me? Why me?Hi! It’s been a minute since I introduced myself so here’s a bit about me and why I might be a good fit ...
07/26/2025

Who me? Why me?

Hi! It’s been a minute since I introduced myself so here’s a bit about me and why I might be a good fit for you to reach your health goals.

I’m Christina, and I’ve been a Licensed Acupuncturist since 2011. I didn’t set out to stick needles in people to help them feel amazing–it all started when I kept getting sick. Every cold turned into a sinus infection, none of the meds worked, and doctors just told me “I looked healthy”--because that's really helpful when you feel awful.

During my first treatment I fell asleep. I started to look forward to those naps, but I'll be honest–-I’d tried so many things that didn’t work, I wasn’t expecting much. But a few months later, I realized I hadn't gotten sick! And then my friends noticed I had more energy. I got my life back--and I haven't had a sinus infection since!

I could feel how powerful this medicine is and I decided that I wanted to let people know there are options and help them get their health back. So, I studied for 4 YEARS, passed 4 National BOARD EXAMS, the 8 HOUR California board exam, and got licensed.

Now, every day in the clinic, I get to help patients see they have options to feel better. Not just less pain or less anxiety–but more YOU!--so you can do what you want with your life.

Also–-I like to dance to electronic music in my kitchen, ride my bike to get ice cream, and watch Project Runway. I’m a healer, but also a human. Because healing is human. I’ll never judge you for not having perfect health-–I’ll help you find a way to feel good in your very human, very unique body so you can do what you want to do.

When you are ready to feel better–-more energy, better sleep, happy gut–-Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out with questions: 707-527-0868 / thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

You choosing to feel better and taking action is the first step in the process of transformation. I know it’s possible for you, too.

Exhaustion Vibes This Summer?Sometimes we don’t notice how exhausted we are until we finally rest. And then all you wan...
07/25/2025

Exhaustion Vibes This Summer?

Sometimes we don’t notice how exhausted we are until we finally rest. And then all you want to do is rest and rest and rest some more. Will you ever feel energized again?

If you’ve been pushing through, doing everything right, and still waking up drained—that’s your body trying to get your attention. It needs more support.

Signs of exhaustion I help address with my patients:
😴 Burnout or emotional fatigue–that isn’t necessarily going away (but that doesn’t mean YOU have to stay exhausted)
😴 Physical tiredness that doesn’t go away–even after a nap
😴 Sleep that doesn’t feel restorative–you wake up feeling dread and drained
😴 Feeling like you're just "off"--and you want nothing more than to be “on!”
😴 Hormonal fatigue (No, you’re not just destined to feel this way forever!)
😴 Inflammation-related exhaustion (if your body is fighting fires all day, you’ll be tired).

This isn’t laziness or weakness. It’s your body’s response to not getting its needs met.

Acupuncture and Herbal Remedies help rebuild energy from the inside out, resourcing the body to replenish energy. Gently. Effectively. You–nourished again.

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

You don’t have to spend this season–and next–exhausted. Let’s get you filled up again. You don’t have to do it all yourself.

But What Do YOU Need?You’ve spent so long being the reliable one, the strong one, the helper. Maybe you’ve even convinc...
07/24/2025

But What Do YOU Need?

You’ve spent so long being the reliable one, the strong one, the helper. Maybe you’ve even convinced yourself you don’t need much.

But you do. Having needs–and recognizing them is a form of wisdom. It’s the first step in being deeply nourished and supported.

Getting your needs met is not a luxury. It’s the foundation of health.

You’re not meant to pour endlessly without receiving. Even if you are the most lovely, kind, nurturing person around.

Try this exercise to for your emotional health:

Ask yourself today: What do I need? How do I WANT to feel?

Not what’s expected, not what’s convenient—what would feel nourishing, kind, or honest right now?

Let this be a guide for how you show up–because getting your needs met is healthy for EVERYONE. It models sustainable health, interconnectedness, and the ability to receive as well as give. That’s real vitality.

In my clinic, you don’t have to earn care. You just show up, and we meet you there.

Acupuncture honors your needs—spoken or unspoken—and helps your body remember what it feels like to be supported.

You are worthy of receiving. Not just giving.

You are worthy of receiving. You are worthy of receiving. You are worthy of receiving.

Schedule your appointment to RECEIVE by booking online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out so we can answer your questions: 707-527-0868 or thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

Your shoulder pain didn’t come out of nowhere—and it’s not going away on its own.You stretch, foam roll, go to PT–and yo...
07/23/2025

Your shoulder pain didn’t come out of nowhere—and it’s not going away on its own.

You stretch, foam roll, go to PT–and your shoulder is still screaming at you. That chronic tension might be less about your posture and more about your nervous system.

I treat shoulder tension patterns like:
💥 Persistent shoulder and upper back tightness
💥 Neck tension that leads to headaches–text neck, anyone?
💥 "Holding it all together" shoulders
💥 Pain that comes and goes with stress
💥 Carrying the burden of caregiving
💥 Shouldering all the responsibilities
💥 Hormonal shoulder pain that stops you from working out

While the style of acupuncture we do is known for people feeling pain relief right way, we don’t just chase the muscle. We help your whole body release the pattern. This is why we call it holistic medicine. Because one muscle is just that–and you are a whole universe.

Your shoulders can let go—and so can you. We are here to support your whole system so you can move with ease again. Doesn’t that sound lovely? Let’s get to it.

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

Gut Flare-Ups Don’t Have To Be Your Summer AdventureBloating. Urgency. Gas. Avoiding food. Avoiding plans because the...
07/22/2025

Gut Flare-Ups Don’t Have To Be Your Summer Adventure

Bloating. Urgency. Gas. Avoiding food. Avoiding plans because there’s not a toilet close by.

If you’ve been adjusting your life around your digestion—this is your reminder that you don’t have to keep doing that.

Gut symptoms I help people address--without pharmaceuticals or life-consuming “cleanses”:
🌀 IBS or IBD flare-ups
🌀 Bloating or painful gas
🌀 Urgent or unpredictable digestion
🌀 Constipation or irregularity
🌀 Post-meal fatigue or fog

☯️ Acupuncture supports your digestion by addressing the entire system—not just your stomach. We work with your nervous system, circulation, inflammation, and signaling to help your gut function efficiently again.

🌿 Chinese Herbal Medicine is super effective at rebalancing the digestive system. There are simple herbs to take with meals to reduce symptoms and custom formulas to get to the root of changing the root of the imbalance.

You can enjoy food, summer, and your body. That’s possible when your body has the resources to function properly.

I’ve helped many people restore ease in their digestion. I’m here to help you too.

Take the first step toward reliable digestion. Toilets not included! (because you won’t need to be near one all summer!) Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out so we can answer your questions: 707-527-0868 or thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com.

Top 5 Summer Self-Care Tips from Your Favorite AcupuncturistSummer is the season of Fire—of connection, joy, sweat, suns...
07/04/2025

Top 5 Summer Self-Care Tips from Your Favorite Acupuncturist

Summer is the season of Fire—of connection, joy, sweat, sunshine, and tending to the spark that animates your spirit. But too much heat (literal or emotional) can leave you frazzled, inflamed, or exhausted.

Here are five favorite Chinese Medicine–inspired ways to feel nourished now, keeping you centered, rested, and resourced.

1. Sip warm drinks even when it’s hot: Your digestion runs on digestive fire—iced coffee, smoothies, or cold salads can put out the flame. Try skipping ice cubes in water. Let your salads warm up to room temperature. Drink ginger tea with your cool meals.

2. Tend your spirit with boundaries around social energy: Summer encourages connection—but over-scheduling can fray your nerves and scatter your spirit. Pick one or two things that bring you true joy, and say no to the rest. It’s not selfish to set healthy boundaries.

3. Get sweaty (on purpose): In Chinese medicine, sweating helps release heat and clear stagnation. Move your body in a way that brings joy—walk, dance, garden. Then shower off the heat and rest. It’s a full-body reset.

4. Align with nature: rest at night, rise with the sun: It’s tempting to stay up late with summer's long days, but your Heart and Liver need nighttime rest to do their healing. Try winding down a little earlier, and feel your mood and energy thank you.

5. Don’t skip acupuncture in the summer: Even if your symptoms tend to flare in fall or winter—we treat the season before the season. If fall is your time for allergies, fatigue, joint pain, anxiety, or grief, summer is the window to strengthen, regulate, and build resilience now.

The best self-care is seasonal, intentional, and consistent. If you’ve been feeling overheated, anxious, or run down—come in. Let’s tune your system so you can receive everything summer has to offer, without burning out.

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

Are Your Hormones Running the Show?Does it feel like your body has a mind of its own lately?Summer heat tends to stir up...
07/04/2025

Are Your Hormones Running the Show?

Does it feel like your body has a mind of its own lately?

Summer heat tends to stir up internal heat too—which can make hormonal symptoms louder and harder to manage.

Hormone-related symptoms I treat in the clinic every week:
❤️‍🔥 Mood swings or ragey PMS
❤️‍🔥 Hot flashes or night sweats
❤️‍🔥 Irregular periods
❤️‍🔥 Anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere
❤️‍🔥 Low libido and fatigue
❤️‍🔥 Insomnia that won’t budge
❤️‍🔥 Painful periods
❤️‍🔥 Breast tenderness

These aren’t random symptoms! They’re signs your body needs support to be able to regulate its hormones.

☯️ Acupuncture helps reset communication in your endocrine system and cool the internal chaos so you can feel more balanced, clear, and like yourself again.

🌿 Herbal remedies excel at treating internal imbalances like hormones. Tiny shifts in hormones make us feel completely different and herbs are a great potent but gentle medicine--because we don't want to hit everything with a hammer.

If your hormones are flaring, there’s something we can do.

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

Together, we can start calming things down, from the inside out. Isn’t it time YOU start running the show, instead of your hormones?

One More Reminder: In case you haven’t gotten the memo, we want to make sure you know that our prices are increasing Jul...
06/26/2025

One More Reminder: In case you haven’t gotten the memo, we want to make sure you know that our prices are increasing July 1.

🎉 In order to continue to provide you the best care possible, we need to raise our prices. All the details can be found in our blog post with the newsletter info: https://thrive-acupuncture.com/my-top-4-tips-for-staying-healthy-and-having-more-fun/

🎁 Packages never expire, so you can buy one before July 1 at the current price. Just let us know the next time you are in the office, or reach out by email or phone by mid day Monday June 30 and we’ll be glad to help you.

🥰 We appreciate your commitment to your health and wellbeing and we're honored to share the journey with you. Thank you for being the best patients around!

The Headache Variety Pack: Which Flavor Do You Have?Recurring headaches aren’t just annoying—they’re disruptive. And th...
06/21/2025

The Headache Variety Pack: Which Flavor Do You Have?

Recurring headaches aren’t just annoying—they’re disruptive. And they’re not just in your head. When they land, it feels like it’s a whole body response–and your mood gets in on the game!

Common headaches I help patients with every week:
🤕 Tension headaches
🤕 Hormonal migraines
🤕 Heat-triggered or weather-pressure system headaches
🤕 Neck or jaw-related headaches (TMJ anyone?)
🤕 Migraine headaches
🤕 TBI headaches
🤕 Post-concussion headaches
🤕 Premenstrual headaches
🤕 Sinus Headaches
🤕 Everyone is an a**hole headaches (I can’t cure people being jerks,–but I can help your head!)

Instead of masking the symptoms, we look at why they keep happening. Then we help your body shift out of that pattern, by giving it the resources and the information to CHANGE the pattern effectively, for the long term.

Your system wants to feel calm, clear, and pain-free. Let’s help you get it there.

Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out so we can answer your questions: 707-527-0868 or thrive@thrive-acupuncture.comand start getting real headache relief. ✨Because your normal can feel GOODGOOD✨

Happy Summer Solstice! You Deserve a Summer Where you Feel Like Yourself Again!But if you're constantly tired, irritable...
06/20/2025

Happy Summer Solstice! You Deserve a Summer Where you Feel Like Yourself Again!

But if you're constantly tired, irritable, or feeling “off” lately, you may be experiencing signs of inflammation. Because as summer heats up and we get busy with all the extra socializing we can start to feel it.

And your body is trying to tell you that something’s off. That systems aren't flowing like they should. It WANTS your attention, because it needs some tending to.

These are some of the ways in which your body is trying to get you to listen to inflammation during the summer months:
🔥 Joint pain or swelling
🔥 Digestive flare-ups (bloating, urgency, discomfort)
🔥 Hot flashes or night sweats
🔥 Brain fog and low energy
🔥 Skin rashes or acne
🔥 Mood swings or anxiety that comes out of nowhere

Your body is doing its best, but it can get stuck in a loop and need some help getting out of it.

The good news is that it CAN change. Acupuncture and herbal remedies help reset the system so you can stop chasing symptoms and start feeling like yourself again. When your body is functioning efficiently, your symptoms disappear.

Imagine:
⚡️ Having enough energy to finish a project at 3pm in the afternoon instead of NEEDING a nap
⚡️ Eating without worrying about the giant bloat that will follow in a couple of hours
⚡️ Feeling centered, resourced and calm even when things don’t go according to plan

This isn’t about managing symptoms forever. It’s about helping your body function the way it was designed to. I’ve helped many people feel more like themselves again—without burning out, guessing, or doing it all alone. I’m here to help you too.

When you are ready to feel “like yourself again”--I can help you get there.

Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out so we can answer your questions: 707-527-0868 or thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com and start feeling better this week—with a plan that works.

Bloating Isn't Just Annoying—It's Your Body Trying to Get Your AttentionIf you constantly feel gassy, bloated, or like y...
06/18/2025

Bloating Isn't Just Annoying—It's Your Body Trying to Get Your Attention

If you constantly feel gassy, bloated, or like your digestion is "off," your body is telling you it needs support.

Every day in my practice, I help people with symptoms like:
🟡 Daily bloating or swelling after meals
🟡 Irregular appetite
🟡 Fatigue after eating
🟡 Feeling "puffy" all over
🟡 Gas, burping, or reflux
🟡 Constipation
🟡 Incomplete Bowel Movements
🟡 Leaky Gut Syndrome
🟡 IBS or IBD
🟡 Food allergies and sensitivities
🟡 Complications from Crohn’s or Celiac Disease

This isn't about extreme diets or cutting out more foods. It's about restoring function so that your body can DIGEST effectively.

When your digestive system gets back into rhythm, everything improves—energy, mood, sleep, and focus. Did I mention mood? In the past week I've had 2 patients get excited to tell me how great they feel with daily, regular bowel movements!

Let's start helping your digestion work the way it was meant to. Which means YOU feel better. Schedule your appointment online at https://thrive-acupuncture.janeapp.com, or reach out so we can answer your questions: 707-527-0868 or thrive@thrive-acupuncture.com

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