Grounded Acupuncture

First dose, and feeling great! The healthcare worker administering the vaccine talked me through the process and what to expect, and tips for dealing with any soreness. Scheduling the second dose took place before I left. #groundedacupuncture #covidvacccine

Making a fresh batch of Shiunko cream! Also known as Purple Cloud ointment, this burn cream is often used with direct moxibustion. It’s also used for skin rashes and certain kinds of eczema and psoriasis. The herb Dan Gui tonifies blood and promotes blood circulation. The herb Zi Cao clears heat, cools blood, and reduces toxicity. Together these herbs speed up the recovery process. Other ingredients are sesame oil, beeswax, lanolin, Vitamin E oil, and lavender essential oil. #groundedacupuncture #shiunkocream #moxibustion #skincare #skincareproducts #burncream #medicinemaking #herbalmedicine

Cupping is a great way to help the body circulate new Qi and Blood to an area, and can be a great addition to an acupuncture treatment. This patient was experiencing restricted range of motion in the shoulder, due to tight rhomboid attachments. #groundedacupuncture #cuppingtherapy #shoulderpain #shoulderpainrelief

Got my flu shot! I’m a big fan of Chinese medicine, but that doesn’t mean I don’t think Western medicine is important as well. #groundedacupuncture #flushot #healthy2020 #science

GuaSha is a scraping technique to move blood and break up stagnation - which is what we want to do to help relieve pain and tension. According to Chinese medicine theory, GuaSha on the upper back is also great to get done at the very first signs of a cold, as it helps the body keep the illness from penetrating into the body any deeper. I use a variety of tools for GuaSha, based on the part of the body we are working on and patient comfort. #groundedacupuncture #guasha #chinesemedicine #painrelief #immunesupport #chelseanyc

You may have noticed a few new plants have shown up in the office! Our new hanging plant is a Ruby Necklace and the new potted plant is a Whale Fin Sanseveria. #plantsofacupuncture #marinaacupuncture #groundedacupuncture #meatpackingdistrict #chelseanyc #plantlove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXs84Z3om7o "Hi Everyone! I just wanted to take a minute to say "Hello" without my mask. I know it's been awhile since we've been able to see each other face to face. And for my newer patients, I know we've never even met without our masks on.... And while I'm so grateful that we've been able to continue with our acupuncture sessions and be just as safe as possible, I know that it can be challenging. I'm so grateful for everyone who has been continuing with sessions and I know this isn't going to last forever. So, until then, I will see you Masks ON!"

Views from the office after the storm. #groundedacupuncture #meatpackingdistrict #chelseanyc #westvillage #nofilter

Grateful for this article in the NY Times, helping to share the facts surrounding eating disorders, why they are often under-diagnosed in young people, and that there is no "look" to a person who is struggling with an eating disorder. As they write: "A missed diagnosis is likely when a young person’s relatives or doctors have preconceived notions about how someone with an eating disorder looks or behaves." Read the full article here. https://www.nytimes.com//27/well/eat/eating-disorders.html

Words of wisdom from Pooh. #taoofpooh #chinesemedicine #poohbearquotes #groundedacupuncture #tao #westvillagenyc #chelseanyc @ 14th Street/Eighth Avenue

Covid-19 clear! Regular testing to make sure I’m keeping myself and my patients safe. #regulartesting #covid19 #groundedacupuncture #itReallyFeelsLikeItsTicklingYourBrain

Thank you @timberlakestudios for custom altering these vinyl fitted sheets and pillowcases for the office! With these sheets, I’m able to continue using my much-loved table warmers, for added comfort all seasons, while also being able to thoroughly disinfect all surfaces between every patient. #groundedacupuncture #timberlakestudios #smallbusiness #shoplocal

Grateful to be part of this panel on Friday, discussing changes I’m seeing and how bodies are responding. #groundedacupuncture #csab #eatingdisorderrecovery #icpnyc

We’re back! In person acupuncture has been approved by NY state. Visit GroundedAcupuncture.com for our Covid-19 precautions. See you soon! #groundedacupuncture #chinesemedicine #chelseanyc #westvillagenyc

Love waking up to messages like this! #telehealth #telehealthworks #groundedacupuncture #guashatherapy

Now in-network with United Healthcare! Excited to help acupuncture be more accessible for a greater number of people. #groundedacupuncture #acupunctureinsurance #unitedhealthcare #innetwork

Free Herb shipping through 5/12! Now is the perfect time to schedule an herbal consultation. Booking is easy and video calls are HIPAA compliant. Reach out with any questions! #groundedacupuncture #herbalmedicine #chineseherbs #getyourherbsfromaboardcertifiedherbalist #freeshipping

Love this simple routine for clearing tension and replenishing energy, aimed for our healthcare workers going into battle (although it's a great practice for anyone!)