Thespotacupuncture

13/08/2025

I wrote a blog post! It's about my weaning journey, and it was epic and has a happy ending!

I chose to wean because I started having intense rages when I would breastfeed. Knowing that I didn't hate my baby (but it weirdly felt that way), and knowing that some clients had similar experiences, I researched it. It turns out that it is a condition called D-MER, which is a caused by dopamine inhibition by prolactin released during milk letdown, which leads to intense emotions. Of course, it's not well studied or talked about much, though its not uncommon. Wanting to get my life and my body back, I chose to wean.

Read my post (I didn't write it with AI) to find out how I got my period back after over a year, how I dealt with the intense engorgement and breast pain when we stopped feedings, and about the people, and the herbs that helped me along the way :). Link in Linktree☝

17/07/2025

Gonna go get some fresh air! I'll be back on Friday next week:)

09/07/2025

Many of my clients know this sculpture well. Day Follows Night, by Brookhart Jonquil, sits high in one of my treatment rooms, positioned so you can gaze into infinity as you receive treatment.

I first saw this piece 8 years ago, when, on our third date, Brookhart Jonquil took me on a private showing at his show at Emerson Dorsch. I remember gazing at this sculpture and saying, "this is an acupuncture point." I explained to him that acupuncture points are 3 dimensional and they have a center point. It's a point of power, a point that can catalyze change in a system or a body, and the closer you get to activating the center, the more power it has. A single point has the power to offer a shift that reverberates into all your bodies. In Day Follows Night, in the very center, you can see the other panes of glass reflected to infinity. I also remember Brook Dorsch whispering to me, "he must like you a lot"!

I have loved him since that day, and today is our wedding anniversary. Every cell in my body has died and been reborn in that time. I have gone through the chrysalis of pregnancy and came out with a baby in tow twice. There is no part of my physical body that is the same as it was on the day I first saw this piece. No part of his either. And yet my love is fresh, sweet, malleable and constant. Happy anniversary, ! May our love reflect on like the center of this sculpture- into infinity.

04/07/2025

Ready to feel better?

Book your pregnancy support session today (link in bio), or send me a message to learn more.

02/04/2025

I saw my acupuncturist the other day for my annual spring tune up. It's spring time, and it's the energetic season of wood/wind. She reminded me of something important—self-censoring and second-guessing myself is self imposed stagnation. In Chinese Medicine, we talk about it being metal overcoming wood. It’s like having the sails set but hesitating to lean into the wind and missing the momentum that’s already there.

It's traditional to treat wood energy through the liver meridians at this time of year. However, she didn't just soothe and calm my liver qi- she threw open the sails and let the full force of the season surge through. For me, the change was immediate—like catching a strong gust at just the right angle, that moment when resistance drops away, and you surge forward, driven by something bigger than yourself. I jumped off the table full of energy and determination, with the drive to put the wind in all my patient's sails too!

Spring is most assuredly not a time for half-hearted measures. It’s the season to embrace momentum, to take bold action, to lean in and let the energy of renewal push you forward. Most limits? They’re like ropes you forgot you could untie.

The Liver, in all its springtime glory, is meant to move—like a vessel cutting through open water, powered by clarity, vision, and the pure exhilaration of momentum. If yours is stuck—wrapped in frustration, hesitation, or exhaustion—it’s time to shake it loose.

Consider this your invitation to a Spring Cleaning Session—a seasonal acupuncture tune-up designed to clear stagnation, open the channels, and help you catch the wind that’s already waiting for you.

28/02/2025

🌿 Stressed? You're not alone. 🌿
In a world that’s changing fast, it's easy to feel ungrounded. But what if I told you that peace is within your reach? ✨

Join me starting March 7th for a 7-week journey of Stress Relief: Acupuncture in Community. 💆‍♀️✨ Together, we’ll blend meditation, breathing, movement, and acupuncture to calm your stress response and connect with your inner strength.

🕊️ Reclaim your peace.
🤍 Build resilience through community.

🔸 Limited spots available! Only 10 women per class.
📍 Amazing Births and Beyond, North Miami Beach
🕒 Fridays | 5-6:30 PM | March 7 - April 18
💌 DM me to reserve your spot or text 786-660-3389!

13/05/2024

I’m back! I’ll be seeing patients again for acupuncture and herbs starting this week on Monday, Weds and Friday! This maternity leave has been wonderful🥰! I such a great birth, a full 40 days of recovery, and it all ended on a Mother’s Day beach day where I got to introduce Djuna to the water! A bit late, but my full heart is sending so much love to all the moms, the people who want to be moms, the people who love moms and the people who take care of their moms.

07/05/2024

I am so excited to share that I have a beautiful new baby girl! Her name is Djuna Jonquil!

I had an amazing birth experience and have had a rejuvenating and restful postpartum! I have rested in bed a lot, breastfed a lot, done a few kegels, and answered fewer phone calls and texts (I’m sorry if I’ve let you slip through the cracks!). I have been following my own postpartum advice to rest for the first 40 days after birth.

So to honor that, on exactly 40 days after I birthed Djuna into the world, I will start seeing patients again! It’s the day after Mother’s Day. Come see me, I’ve missed you!!!

I will be working on a slightly altered schedule as I feel out this new life dynamic. Please let me know if you would like treatment and my new schedule does not accommodate you. I will try to find a time that works.

Starting Monday May 13, my new schedule at The Spot Acupuncture and Herbs will be:

Monday: 10am-2pm

Wednesday:2pm-7pm

Friday: 10am-2pm

Send me a text or WhatsApp (786-660-3389) or book online at the link below

06/09/2023

Join Jiwan and Coco, Saturday September 9th, 4:30-6:30pm for a Gofundme fundraiser For Damian. Sound healing, Kundalini yoga and group acupuncture @ Let's Dance Miami in Aventura

❤ Our dear friend Damian, a fellow Kundalini yogi, is now in need of support, healing and love. This evening is dedicated entirely to him! To RSVP for the event, donate to his gofundme- link in bio☝️ We kindly ask for a minimum of 40.00 per person with a maximum of whatever you would like!

❤As you know when we gather together and celebrate joy, hope and healing profound shifts happen in the world, ourselves and other people's lives..We can not wait to share our hearts and prayers with you.

❤ A huge thank you to Let's Dance Miami Stefan , Dan and Bianca are not only the most incredible teachers they also give so much from their souls. Stefan the owner did not hesitate to open his very sacred studio for us to hold this event.
In gratitude always and YES Dance more!

❤ Please arrive at 4:10 to settle in so we may begin at 4:30pm.

❤bring your mats, water bottle, blanket or shawl... anything to be cozy as this is not a yoga studio so there are no mats or any kind of yoga props to use...

❤ In closing our evening ...Yummies will be served during sharing circle (yogi tea & homemade vegan cookies) please bring a cup!

❤ Event location
Let's Dance Miami
15400 Biscayne Blvd Suite 114
Aventura ,Fl 33160

❤ Coco and I simply can not wait to be with you all
any questions please contact us directly

Jiwan 954-445-6775
Coco 786-660-3389

17/07/2023

I’ve been seeing a lot of clients with anxiety lately. Even the most grounded and self aware patients have been noticing they are more anxious. It made me curious about the question, "what does current research show about East Asian Medicine and Anxiety?"

Acupuncture has been documented in scientific literature as being effective for reducing anxiety of many different causes. From chronic anxiety to more situational anxiety, the scientific body of evidence is convincing. Acupuncture works! I wrote a blogpost about this. Head over to my link to read more!

10/03/2023

I wrote a new blog post about sleep. So many people find it elusive and it is such an important factor in people's health. Sleep deprivation can be one of the first steps on the road to chronic illness, and it can also be one of the most important steps back on the road to health. If you're finding it hard to sleep, read my blog post. Also, book an appointment!

Acupuncture and Herbs can Help Sleep- Acupuncture and Herbs can Help Trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Between 30-40% of Americans experience insomnia every year. Not only can it make you feel, grog

28/02/2023

The Spot Acupuncture is 1 year old! It's been an exciting year! I moved across the country with my little family, started The Spot, and have walked with many patient's on their health journey. Thank you to all my patients for allowing me to be a part!

On year 2, I am streamlining my checkin/out process so I can spend more time treating patients and making the perfect herbal formulas.

So here is my gift to you: Get $10 off your next session when you tell me "Happy Birthday"!