Living Light Acupuncture & Healing Center

03/05/2025

Many of us have been faced with health conditions that cause anxiety or fear. The western medical model doesn’t have the time or space to help us process these emotions. They function in the realm of the facts, doing lab and imaging test to try to investigate what’s going on inside of our bodies. The problem is that they don’t always know or have all the answers we might need to stay grounded and centered in our well-being.

Where does our mind go when faced with the reality of something found in the body that’s “abnormal”?

Recently, through a barrage of different types of imaging over 4 months, there has been a persistent spot on my bladder. When I approach Dr. Google (BAD IDEA😅), it sounds like it could be the big “C”, so I’ll share with you where my mind goes, at least initial initially…FEAR…worst case scenario…my kids growing up without me…

Right now, the intention I am holding onto is for this blip of emotionally charged waters I’m swimming in to be transient: to allow it to flood my system and then let it go, like an ocean wave coming onto the shore to erode the top layer of sand. If I am to be honest, it’s been a lot of work to release and let go of the fear.
I am sharing this vulnerable situation in my life to open up conversations about facing our greatest fears and sitting with them. Noticing the pathways they take us, the flavor of the belief systems we have about aging, death, and dying, and how they can help to be transformed into light to be held and nourished.
When we let go of the attachments to having a perfectly functioning body, we can access divine intelligence to help aid in healing any imbalance.

It’s important to be present in our bodies, so we can honestly listen to surrender to the wise messages held within. If you struggle with turning off the mind or slowing down your thoughts, I want you to know you’re not alone. Many of us are feeling so much and our nervous systems are overwhelmed. If you’re needing extra support, we can work together in sacred space, with the help of my tool kit, to help rebalance your body and bring peace to your mind and spirit.

02/24/2025

Offering Spring Reiki Trainings in March!
These Reiki Attunements are open to anyone interested in learning how to practice Reiki, either for self healing, or to share them with their community. Reiki is a spiritual healing technique that involves the transfer of healing energy through the hands of the Reiki practitioners. This powerful experience can bring about deep relaxation by clearing away any energetic or emotional blockages or static, while enhancing the bodies, natural healing abilities.

* this healing art is especially helpful for Empaths and highly sensitive people!!!❤️🥰

Reiki Level 2 Training, open to all who have been attuned to Reiki Level 1. In this training, we will go deeper into exploring the human energy system, anatomically, emotionally, and spiritually. You will learn the foundational Reiki symbols, including, the distance Reiki transmission.
For this weekend workshop, Saturday will include the foundational teaching and the attunement process, and Sunday will be dedicated to hands on practice, feedback, and questions.

I’m so excited to share this experience with all feeling called to embrace their gifts and share them with the world!!🌈🫶🌎

01/20/2025

Healing Bodywork Art:
The Arvigo Technique of Maya Abdominal therapy

“Our Issues are in Our Tissues”
The very first time I heard those medicine words spoken was at my training to learn how to perform Maya Abdominal therapy. I was intrigued by the idea of abdominal massage as a long sufferer of menstrual problems and infertility and felt ready to truly embrace and reconnect with my feminine nature.

Maya Abdominal therapy came from traditional healers from the Aztec jungle, passed down by Belizeans, Shaman Don Eligjio Panti and Miss Hortence Robinson, a renowned herbal midwife, both of whom mentored Dr. Rosita Argivo, DN. These techniques have the ability to eliminate the primary causes of reproductive and digestive complaints in women and men. Don Elijio taught that the uterus is a woman’s center and when it is out of balance, she will be physically, emotionally, and spiritually out of place. What we hold in our bodies leaves a lasting imprint that is aching to be liberated.

This gentle style of bodywork eases muscular tension and holding patterns that ripple into emotional traumas stored in the body, allowing the recipient to achieve a greater connection to self while encouraging emotional release.

What can Maya Abdominal therapy help with?

-Increasing the vital flow of fluids and energy throughout the whole body.

-Harmonizing a women’s pelvis, from pelvic floor to low back, from diaphragm to uterus. Also has the ability to regulate menstruation, dissolve cysts, scar tissue, and adhesions.

-Gently repositions digestive and reproductive organs. MAM is especially excellent at adjusting a displaced uterus, which is the main culprit in a myriad of women’s health conditions.

-Draining congestion and stagnation from digestive and reproductive organs to prevent progression of symptoms into chronic disease.

-Improving Fertility outcomes in women and men.

-Providing support during pregnancy, nurturing both mother and baby.

-Releasing patterns of emotional and spiritual armoring.

Self-Care to Connect with your Core
-Place your hands on your abdomen. Breathe deeply and notice any body sensation of ease, dis-ease, or holding. With some nourishing oil, begin to massage in clockwise circles around the belly button, which is the direction of digestion. This practice can be done at any time in a woman's cycle, but ideally before menstruation is the best time to support her reproductive system. The best time to help improve digestion is 1 hour after a meal, or before bed.

01/15/2025

There's much to observe and process when we slow down and move into the state of being. It's nice when you can choose this state of being for yourself, but due to Hip replacement surgery, I got plopped into the abyss of literally sitting in what's lurking beneath the surface and here's what I'm learning.

1-We don't really have control, so practice letting go.
Just when we think we've got it all figured out and have access to that comfortable space of bliss, spirit magically brings in a test. Now we can choose to view spirit's test as a struggle, a setback, or we can sit back and get curious about what lesson is needing to be learned.

When Santa brought me a new hip for Christmas, I believed by body would receive this metal infrastructure and I would be as good as new. Instead, I'm learning to surrender to accepting not only severe pain and limitations, but deeper than that, the aging process followed closely by the death journey. You see, we really don't have control over these things so why waste time or energy feeling sorry for ourselves or wishing things were different? Sitting with these emotions and allowing them to arise while being felt can bring peace to our hearts and minds. Taking special care of our bodies while being kind to them isn't normally something we gain an understanding of until we need to.

2-Shadow work can propel us into the darkness or the light, we get to choose.

This week's lesson has been one in recognizing patterns of self-sabotage. It can be a struggle to shut these parts up at times.

3-Sometimes Healers need the most healing.

"If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present." -Lao Tzu

4-Our animals (familiars) know when we need them and they show up for us, sometimes in dream life and in waking life. They appreciate what makes us feel like maybe we don't belong in the world.
My cat Jett hasn't left my side during this healing journey.

5-Treasure your loved ones. All we need is love!

07/31/2024

In love and gratitude we meet again, this time for New Moon, to bathe in the darkness and sing prayers and songs of wishful intentions! We would love your presence and support to share in this special moment together🩷🦚🥁✨🙏!

We will meet at 6 on 8/4/24 in circle to share snacks, craft some witchy smudge bundles, state our manifestation intentions, go on an Animal retrieval journey, meditate to ground and center ourselves, and receive beautiful sounds healing and Reiki! It’s a perfect time to go within and feel into what you really want to create in your life!

07/13/2024

I’m so excited to share after 15 years of being a Reiki Master, I’m launching new Reiki Level 1 & 2 Attunements! These classes are available to anyone seeking deeper self-healing techniques and wishing to open their direct connection to practicing and giving Reiki. Reiki, meaning “universal life energy”, is a spiritual healing practice that involves the transfer of healing energy through the hands of the Reiki practitioner. This profound experience can bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being by clearing energetic and emotional blockages, and enhance the body’s natural healing process.

06/12/2024

I’m excited to share that as I’m evolving and embracing who I am authentically, I’m expanding my healing offerings to host monthly women’s moon circles! I would love for you to join us as we make space and time to cultivate our inner worlds.
Step into your truth and the luminous light of your being and celebrate this transitional time of the year with a Summer Solstice Full Moon Women’s Circle! In embracing the Fire element we ignite our inner radiance, fully owning who we truly are… admitting the struggles and holding space to feel the pain and cry, while trying to stay immersed in the gratitude of being able to dance in the joy and beauty of this life! Let’s hold space and connect our pulses to Mother Earth as we join hearts with our sisters to promote wellness and community.
*Jenna’s Peacock Paradise is located in Rural Beaverton. Feel free to DM with any questions 😊

04/10/2024

Anxiety is no one’s friend, but is a super common visitor in our day to day life. For me it’s like standing at the bottom of the mountain looking up at everything I need to, should do, expectations, pressures, not enough, AHHHHHHH and it quickly progresses into an immobilizing avalanche. Do you ever notice when you’re anxious your chest feels tight and it’s difficult to take a deep breath? This happens because all of your vital energy is in your head and your body is freaking out.

At times like this it’s extremely important to soothe your nervous system. Stop what you’re doing, step outside into nature, take off your shoes, and walk on the Earth. This will help to bring your awareness to the present moment and ground and anchor your mind and heart. Now close your eyes and take a nice deep breath into your body all the way down to your feet on the ground. Do you notice tension or ease? Flow or separation? Kindness or criticism? Checking in and observing what’s happening deep inside, keep breathing, and keep noticing🧘🏻‍♀️💜🌲.

07/04/2023

Happy Full Moon!
The moon, being the closest astronomical body to Earth, has a profound effect on us. It represents the feminine, emotional, creative, and nurturing aspects of our lives. The first Full Moon of the summer celebrates the element of Fire!
The Full Moon encourages us to naturally let go and release anything no longer serving us, dead weight wearing us down.
Here are a few tips to embrace the surrender of release:
-Charge your crystals in the Moonlight! Set them out on your windowsill, or better yet, outside where they can soak up the rays and recharge in the moonlight.
-Make Moon water or energy clearning spray!
-Using the element of Fire, perform a burning ceremony to release anything you've been holding on to.
Take a few deep breaths, center yourself and then begin to write on the piece of paper what you wish to release from your life, what limiting beliefs you want to be free from, what no longer serves you or what you want to let go of. Write down on separate slips of paper the things you want to release or change. Throw them into the Fire and visualize them releasing from your life.
You will wake up tomorrow feeling lighter, joyful, and with more gratitude! I know I'm very grateful for all of you!!!

07/04/2023

Happy Full Moon!
The Moon, being the closest astronomical body to Earth, has a profound effect on us. It represents the feminine, emotional, creative and nurturing aspects of our lives. The first Full Moon of the summer celebrates the element of Fire.
The Full Moon encourages us to naturally let go and release anything no longer serving us, dead weight wearing us down.
Here are a few tips to embrace the surrender of release:
-Charge your crystals in the Moonlight! Set them out on your windowsill, or better yet, outside where they can soak up the rays and recharge in the moonlight.
-Make Moon water or energy clearing spray!
-Using the element of Fire, perform a burning ceremony to release anything you've been holding onto. Take a few deep breaths, center yourself and then begin to write on the piece of paper what you wish to release from your life, what limiting beliefs you want to be free from, what no longer serves you or what you want to let go of. Write down on separate slips of paper the things you want to release or change. Throw them into the Fire and visualize them releasing from your life.
You will wake up tomorrow feeling lighter, joyful, and with more gratitude! I know I am very grateful for all of you!!!

05/01/2023

April has been Stress Awareness Month. Take a moment to check in with your stress levels....How stressed and overwhelmed are you feeling?
Learning to cope with stress can help you feel better, helping you to take control of your own well being, and prevent chronic issues from creeping up.
Here are few quick tips to support your stress levels:
*Let that Sh*t Go! Recognize when you don't have control, let it go.
*Stay Present! Minimize getting anxious about the things to come in the future or back in the past.
*Enhance Peace! Focus your mind on something that makes you feel calm. Where the mind goes, the body and emotions will follow.

Feeling stuck?
*Make Time for Self Care! Acupuncture offers a drug-free way to manage stress by regulating the nervous system and releasing muscular tension.
If things start feeling out of control in your world, we've got your back!

03/09/2023

Shiny new website is live! ✨🌈

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