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I want to hear your story and get to know you. I want all the facts, but I also want to know about your challenges and strengths, what makes you tick and what gives you pleasure, This takes time and so I book 2 hours for our first meeting. After reviewing your history we will begin treatment which may include teaching around food/nutrition, lifestyle recommendations, and/or acupuncture. We work at your pace, incorporating changes to your diet and lifestyle, and adding in herbs and supplements if needed.

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Follow up acupuncture treatments are between 30 - 50 minutes, depending on your needs. I believe there is a lot of value in just lying on the table, letting go of your day to day worries, and deeply resting. My hope is that you will also do this in your daily life. Whether it be a daily "shivasa-nap", a sitting meditation practice, or practicing mindfulness as you go about your day, being in the present and letting go of the past and future is deeply healing.

 

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What happens when we are together is only part of your healing journey. I will generally give recommendations for you to try on your own to help you achieve your goals. This might include dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications, journaling, books/videos/websites to deepen your learning, referrals to other practitioners, or just simply encouraging you to find more pleasure in your life. Everything is a suggestion, and it is up to you to decide if it resonates with you. I will never ask you to do something you are not ready to do, though I may do my best to persuade you if I feel it is a crucial piece in your healing. Finally, all any of us can do is "practice", not be "perfect".

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My hope is that you leave feeling deeply nourished -

that you have been heard, and seen, and held.

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