Cherry Blossom Healing Arts

04/22/2026

"Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer

04/18/2026

🌿 Spring Reset with TCM 🌿
🐼 🌸 DC Edition 🌸 🐼

✨5 Ways to Glow & Flow This Season:

1️⃣ Move Your Body – Morning walks, yoga, or tai chi keep energy flowing
2️⃣ Eat Fresh & Light – Seasonal greens and veggies for a natural detox
3️⃣ Hydrate Smart – Warm water, herbal teas, and light soups
4️⃣ Mind Your Mood – Release stress, support emotional balance
5️⃣ Support Your Body – Acupuncture & herbs for energy and vitality

💫 Step into spring feeling aligned, energized, and refreshed!

04/10/2026

Turn Up the Healing With Electroacupuncture ⚡️
✍️ Xudong Wang
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We recently shared a blog post about the benefits of electroacupuncture commonly referred to as electrical stimulation, or e-stim. This technique enhances the clinical effects of acupuncture for pain management, neuromuscular conditions, and systemic regulation.

You can learn more via our link in bio 🌸
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04/01/2026

"From the moment you walk in, the space feels clean, and peaceful. Dr. Elyse is easy to talk to, really listens, and takes the time to understand your needs. I never feel rushed during my sessions."
- Patient Testimonial

03/21/2026

If you’ve been feeling like a stranger in your own body — waking at 3am with your heart pounding, snapping at people you love, or forgetting words mid-sentence — you are not alone, and you are not imagining things. Perimenopause is a profound hormonal transition, and for many women it arrives quietly and without a roadmap.

Perimenopause literally means “around menopause” — it’s the transitional phase leading up to your final menstrual period. This phase typically begins in a woman’s early-to-late 40s (though it can start as early as the 30s) and lasts anywhere from 2 to 10 years. It ends 12 months after your last period, at which point you have reached menopause.

During perimenopause, the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone. This hormonal fluctuation, rather than a smooth, gradual decline, is what drives the wide range of symptoms women experience.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been supporting women through this transition for over 2,500 years. It offers a deeply personalized, whole-body approach that doesn’t just mask symptoms — it works to restore balance from the inside out, helping you feel like yourself again.
✍️ Dr. Elyse Rohrer Budiash
To read more from our blog about how acupuncture and TCM can support you through your perimenopause journey click on our link in bio!🌸
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03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

We wanted to take a moment to share some statistics that illustrate why taking women’s health concerns seriously matters.

♀️ 10-20% of women in the US of reproductive age suffer from endometriosis

♀️ The average time to diagnosis is between 4 and 12 years, meaning many women spend nearly a decade being told their pain is normal before receiving answers.

♀️ 25.4% of women in the US live with chronic pain

♀️ 72% of women report having experienced medical gaslighting — meaning their symptoms were dismissed, downplayed, or not believed by a healthcare provider.

♀️ The consequences are serious and well-documented. 58% of patients whose concerns were dismissed said their symptoms worsened as a result, and 28% said they experienced a health emergency because their provider failed to respond appropriately.

This is a big part of why so many women find their way to integrative care. When conventional medicine has failed to listen, validate, or treat them effectively, they come looking for providers who will. At Cherry Blossom, being heard is where every treatment begins.

03/04/2026

Happy Women’s History Month! 💪♀️🌸

At Cherry Blossom Healing Arts a large portion of our patient base comes in to address women’s health concerns. No two women are exactly the same, but every woman deserves to have excellent healthcare providers—who understand her needs and concerns. Whatever health concern you’re facing, you deserve to be heard, and you deserve to feel better. Our acupuncturists take a caring, supportive, holistic approach to women’s health.

Visit our website to learn more about our approach to care and our wonderful team of acupuncturists. Link in bio 🔗

02/17/2026

恭喜发财
gōng xǐ fā cái
Wishing you a prosperous new year!
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02/16/2026

In TCM, foods are categorized by flavor, temperature, and function, not just nutrients alone.

1. Protein is considered sweet/salty, warming to neutral in temperature. It builds Qi, Blood, and Yang.

2. Fruits and vegetables are more cooling in nature. They nourish Yin and help with elimination.

3. Dairy is sweet, cooling and moistening, but could weaken digestion if too much is consumed.

4. Beans, legumes, and grains are sweet and neutral in flavor. They help to nourish and build Qi. They are the digestive foundation and support the Spleen and Stomach which help your body digest everything.

5. Spices are aromatic and help to balance the five flavors because spices can be cooling or warming. They also can be all five flavors – pungent/spicy, sweet, bitter, salty, or sour. ✍️ Dr. Elyse Rohrer-Budiash
You can learn more about eating well according to TCM by reading one of our latest blog posts:

How Traditional Chinese Medicine views food as medicine. Discover how to build a balanced plate based on flavor, temperature, and seasonality

02/04/2026

"From the opening appointment process to the last staff member who wished me a good day at the end of my session, every part of my experience with Cherry Blossom Healing Arts was professional, and provided a relaxing, healing experience" - Patient Testimonial

01/08/2026

Cupping Therapy: More Than Muscle Relief

Cupping has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support the body’s natural healing ability.

Clears & Supports the Lungs
• Helps loosen phlegm
• Improves circulation in the chest & upper back
• Supports easier, deeper breathing

Boosts Immune Function
• Encourages lymphatic drainage
• Helps the body release toxins
• Strengthens the body’s defensive response

Reduces Inflammation
• Improves blood flow to inflamed tissues
• Helps calm chronic tension & pain
• Supports faster recovery

Perfect during seasonal changes, after illness, or when your body feels run-down.

12/17/2025

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