Soma Acupuncture and Wellness

Soma Acupuncture and Wellness Soma Acupuncture and Wellness is an integrative acupuncture practice in Temecula, CA. Sarika Connor, LAc, Dipl. O.M.

is a Board Licensed Acupuncturist + Herbalist, specializing in Neuromuscular conditions including Sports Med, chronic pain & Fertility

Understanding the Nervous System Response!Did you know acupuncture can help shift the body from “fight or flight” into “...
11/05/2025

Understanding the Nervous System Response!

Did you know acupuncture can help shift the body from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest”?

Stimulating specific points can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering heart rate and calming the mind.

This is one reason many people feel deeply relaxed after a session.

MAGICAL MOMENT: "I thought I would never have this much energy again for the rest of my life"🌟💫✨                        ...
11/03/2025

MAGICAL MOMENT: "I thought I would never have this much energy again for the rest of my life"🌟💫✨

🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats (for Your Body!)This Halloween, remember — your body doesn’t need tricks, just treats like rest...
10/31/2025

🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats (for Your Body!)
This Halloween, remember — your body doesn’t need tricks, just treats like rest, balance, and good energy. 💫

Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system, support sleep, and ease tension — all things that keep those spooky stress vibes away. 👻

Treat yourself to kindness this week: drink warm tea, stretch, and take a few deep, grounding breaths. 🍵

Falling Back Into Balance 🌙  Don't forget to turn the clocks back!As we turn the clocks back, our bodies adjust not just...
10/30/2025

Falling Back Into Balance 🌙 Don't forget to turn the clocks back!

As we turn the clocks back, our bodies adjust not just to a new time — but to changes in light, sleep, and energy. ⏰🍂
Acupuncture can help support your body’s natural rhythms by regulating sleep cycles, easing fatigue, and calming the nervous system.
Give yourself grace as your body finds its new balance this week. A little mindfulness — and maybe an early bedtime — can go a long way. 🌙

Have you heard of Evil Bone Water? 👀Despite its spooky name, this powerful herbal liniment is one of our favorite tools ...
10/29/2025

Have you heard of Evil Bone Water? 👀
Despite its spooky name, this powerful herbal liniment is one of our favorite tools for relieving:
• Muscle soreness and tension
• Joint discomfort
• Bruises and minor injuries
• Recovery after workouts or acupuncture sessions

Made from a blend of Chinese herbs, Evil Bone Water helps promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and support healing — naturally. 🌿

Apply it topically for quick relief and faster recovery.

Friday is for unwinding — your body’s been waiting for this. ✨Stretching at home doesn’t have to be a full yoga class. J...
10/24/2025

Friday is for unwinding — your body’s been waiting for this. ✨
Stretching at home doesn’t have to be a full yoga class. Just a few mindful movements can help you release tension, reset your energy, and feel more at home in your body.

Here are 3 simple stretches to help you let go of the week:

🧘‍♀️ 1. Seated Forward Fold
Sit with your legs extended and gently fold forward. Let your head hang and breathe into your lower back and hamstrings.
✨ Releases lower back + calms the mind.

🙆‍♂️ 2. Shoulder Rolls + Neck Stretch
Roll your shoulders up, back, and down a few times. Then gently tilt your head side to side to stretch the neck.
✨ Relieves upper body tension from sitting or stress.

🦋 3. Supine Twist
Lie on your back, hug your knees in, then drop them to one side while looking the opposite way.
✨ A gentle spinal twist that aids digestion + resets the nervous system.

Pair each stretch with slow, steady breathing. Even 5–10 minutes can shift your whole mood.

Your body doesn’t need more pressure — it needs space to exhale.


Pause. Breathe. Return.To yourself. To balance. To what your body’s been asking for. 🌿In a world that moves fast, acupun...
10/23/2025

Pause. Breathe. Return.
To yourself. To balance. To what your body’s been asking for. 🌿

In a world that moves fast, acupuncture offers a moment to slow down — to reconnect, restore, and reset from within.

Whether you’re navigating stress, poor sleep, or feeling out of sync, this gentle practice helps you realign with your natural rhythm.

October can be an emotional month—for many, it brings reminders, grief, and quiet strength.Acupuncture offers a space to...
10/21/2025

October can be an emotional month—for many, it brings reminders, grief, and quiet strength.
Acupuncture offers a space to reset—not just physically, but emotionally.
If you're holding more than usual this season, we’re here to support you. 💆‍♀️✨

Rainy days are nature’s way of slowing us down. In TCM, damp weather can affect your body’s balance—acupuncture helps cl...
10/20/2025

Rainy days are nature’s way of slowing us down. In TCM, damp weather can affect your body’s balance—acupuncture helps clear stagnation, boost immunity, and uplift your energy. 🌧️✨

😴 Trouble Sleeping? Acupuncture Can Help — Here’s HowLately, a lot of our patients have been sharing the same struggle: ...
10/17/2025

😴 Trouble Sleeping? Acupuncture Can Help — Here’s How

Lately, a lot of our patients have been sharing the same struggle: falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sleep issues are often linked to imbalances in the Heart, Liver, or Kidney meridians — all of which affect the nervous system, stress levels, and internal rhythm.

💡 Here's how acupuncture supports better sleep:

🪡 Calms an overactive mind by regulating the nervous system
🪡 Helps shift the body out of “fight or flight” and into “rest and digest”
🪡 Balances hormones like melatonin and cortisol
🪡 Addresses underlying patterns like anxiety, digestive issues, or night sweats
🪡 Encourages deeper, more restorative sleep over time

It’s not just about getting to sleep — it’s about helping the body remember how to rest, naturally.

✨ Many of our patients report improved sleep within just a few sessions — often alongside less stress, fewer headaches, and better mood.

🛏️ Try This At-Home Acupressure Tip Tonight:

Before bed, try gently massaging the point Yin Tang — located between your eyebrows (often called the "third eye").
Use your index finger to apply light, circular pressure for 1–2 minutes while breathing slowly.
This can help calm the mind and prepare your body for rest.

Small habits, big shifts — especially when paired with acupuncture.


🧠✨ Did You Know?Acupuncture isn’t just for pain relief—it also helps regulate the nervous system.By stimulating specific...
10/14/2025

🧠✨ Did You Know?
Acupuncture isn’t just for pain relief—it also helps regulate the nervous system.

By stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture can calm the “fight or flight” response and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (your body’s natural “rest and digest” mode).

The result?
🌀 Less stress
💤 Better sleep
🫀 Improved digestion
🧘‍♀️ A greater sense of balance

Modern research continues to confirm what traditional medicine has known for centuries: when the body is in balance, it heals more effectively.

Curious how it works for your specific concerns? We’re always happy to share more about what we do.

Address

27699 Jefferson Avenue Suite 209
Temecula, CA
92590

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+19515970488

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