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"It's like a monthly treatment delivered directly to you"

A quote from Carl Rogers: We think we listen, but rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is on of the most potent forces for change that I know.

I did not know this was gonna happen so soon....

Hi Reader, I am not one to beat around the bush when it comes to big decisions and important changes. So I am gonna dive right in. Carl Rogers, I have learned so much! 🙏🏼 Your care is my top priority, and has always been, which is why I wanted to let you know I am leaving Aurum, on good terms, and they will be bringing in a new acupuncturist to provide TCM care. I am launching a solo practice and Jan 16 will be my last day practicing at Aurum Medicine & Wellness. It is one of those moments...

Staying warm in winter with foods, slow moves and belly warmers

Hi Reader, How's the December zone treating you?I have been super busy the past few weeks, with clients (hi all!), kids being sick and all the astrological goings on that Shadi and Chani gave a heads up about. I am so glad I tuned in and knew it was gonna be a BUSY December! I have some fun news coming soon (mega tease), but until then wanted to get some soon-to-be-winter season TCM health tips out to you all. Click the image below for Winter's wisdom Blog where you will learn about food,...
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New Way, New Life - Schedule update

Hi Reader, Wishing you and yours wellness and courage for the day it is today. things change and things stay the same But first... If you haven't heard of Asian Dub Foundation and Community Music, well... this is your lucky day! I named this email message after their song "New Way, New Life" as this schedule change is feeling like a new way and a new life.Plus they are a very amazing band that is SOOOO underrated and radical and revolutionary. Hit play and read on, enjoy! Full disclosure: You...

Nourishing Recipes for Body & Soul

Hi Reader, Time is flying, isn't it? It is Fall, time to nourish, stew, let go and hunker down. In this month's newsletter I share recipes and goings on from RELEASE 2025 to nourish your Spleen Qi and your Lungs and Large Intestine organs and systems. and if you read all the way down, I have a questions for ya! Food for thought... In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spleen qi is the vital energy that governs the spleen's functions of transforming food into nutrients and transporting them...
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A SummerFall liberation is here

Hi Reader, Welcome to a Summerfall liberation. I don’t give a F if you're fat — thin, tall, short, muscly, bony, whatever.Your shape tells me almost nothing about your health.Your tongue, though? It speaks volumes. 👅 I work with people who care deeply about Life. You’re incredible — most of you don’t give yourselves enough credit.Many of us carry the very trauma we’re trying to heal or prevent. We fight because we know what it’s like to be knocked down.We gather because we know what it’s like...
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Short and sweet, September softness.

Hi Reader, No matter if you have kids in your life, the big return to school buzz is useful for all to align with the vibrations of harvest, season change and Late Summer. I am celebrating. Though, it wasn't always this way. At this time 5 years ago I was in the throes of a tremendous burnout and severe depression, going through a second separation, the pandemic was full on and my behaviour was hurting those I loved the most. I know this is familiar to some of you. The burnout, depression,...

Discover Late Summer's Health Benefits

Hi everyone, I have pertinent info for you Insights and actions Health tips for Late Summer RELEASE: community health actionand September schedule Insights and actions When I think about what this year is offering this is what comes to mind... We are engaging in deeply real conversations, healing and community. Along with your health concerns, our sessions are including talks about climate crisis, the ineffable slaughter of civilians, inner city houselessness, horrific misuse of resources and...
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Overwhelmed? Free your mind heart with Qi flow & community

Hi Reader, How's it going? for real... you can reply to this email and share anything.I have been in community healing for 24 years now, alongside activists, artists, changemakers and revolutionaries. If you are struggling to find ground, and want support, please reach out, community is life! This summer the heat and economy are offering me time. It took a minute, but I am realizing this is an opportunity to hang with my kids and get some things done before it all gets super busy in the fall....
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Overheating? Acupuncture Has Your Back—Day & Night

Hi Reader, Even after 15 or so years of writing to clients and community, I often stumble at the start. Marketing marvels get in my head and say: "you gotta pitch the idea, do it my way", "promote your services, sell, sell, sell! " and one I actually resonate with: "marketing is how people connect with your practice, so use this sales page and get out there." The thing is, healthcare is not actually a service, healthcare is a right and it is screwy indeed to try to "sell you" on what is...

Find Courage in Hydration

Hi Reader, June has arrived and with it celebrations of National Indigenous History Month, PRIDE and (hopefully) heat! And there continues to be devastation; ongoing genocide(s), forest fires blazing plus 2-spirit, trans, gender non-conforming & queer folks in increasing danger. And still, waterfalls flow, the trees steady themselves in the wind and the Land calls for us to catch up to its wisdom. With all of this being real, what now? In this message... Water your will Self-Shiatsu for the...

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