Workshop upcoming: Finding Harmony in the Cycles: Your Journey to Balance & Ease

Join Dr. Hana and learn from her deep well of knowledge and wisdom.

When: Tuesday September 23rd, 6 - 8 pm

Where: Mitchell Family Acupuncture, 1738 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Register: HERE.

Workshop information: Join us for an evening of learning to align our inner seasons with the natural world. Through the principles of yin and yang, you will gain a new perspective on nourishing physical-emotional health and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection. We will identify practical methods to feel more embodied and resourced for everyday life.

This workshop will benefit those who are seeking:

   • A greater sense of embodiment, energy, and balance  

   • Strategies for incorporating ancient wisdom while living in our fast-paced modern world

   • Connection with internal rhythms including menstrual cycles, sleep rhythms and mood patterns

   • Community support

Please spread the word to anyone who could benefit from this work.

Come home to your body: Acupuncture for Spring

Each season tells a different story. We are here to remind you: you are one with nature. You can learn about this connection through ancient wisdom like the Tao Te Ching, or hear about it from your acupuncturist. But the most natural and accessible way to reconnect is simply to step outside. Breathe the Spring air, feel the soft earth beneath your feet, and allow yourself to be present. This sounds cliché but one of the truest ways to connect is to bring your presence.

Don't be fooled by spring's sunshine and blossoming flowers - Spring does the enormity of the work that we love the Summer season for. It thaws winter. Spring is about movement, inspiration, transformation. It helps us to ground into our generous hearts and create fluidity in our body. It reminds us that, if we rested and nourished ourselves through the Winter that the stillness was beneficial. That now is the time to move forward.

The physical body may express dissatisfaction this time of year with symptoms like

• stress - acupuncture can help calm the central nervous system and provide grounded relaxation

• irritability - smoothing the Liver helps to ease irritability and promote presence and satisfaction, more energy and vitality

• eye symptoms - clearing heat and promoting Liver health, eye symptoms can be alleviated with acupuncture and herbs

• slow digestion - this is a time of year to detox! Our Livers are so burdened that this time of year slow digestion reigns, come get support with acupuncture and herbs.

• menstrual symptoms - the Liver organ system is one of the primary guides of the menstrual cycle. Things can get whacky, come get regulated with acupuncture and herbs

• insomnia - the spirit of the Liver, the Hun is said to leave the body when we sleep to dream. In order to dream and sleep restfully we must have enough Liver blood and stores for this to work well. Acupuncture, herbs and nutrition help bring this system into balance.

• tight tendons and sinews - the Liver (and Gallbladder) are the primary organs of the Spring season and control the tendons and sinews. This often means they tighten up. Release, let go, soften by nourishing your body with acupuncture.

We recommend you come in for acupuncture treatment at minimum once per season. Acupuncture is one of the most beneficial ways to reconnect yourself to nature. You can plug into the cosmos and let your body heal with the energies available to you. The herbs that are flying off the shelves right now help to improve quality of sleep, reduce tension in your body and improved menstrual cycles. Schedule an appointment today and let us help your body blossom this spring!