AcU with Jenna

04/14/2026

Ever feel like your body is just holding on for dear life??
Emotionally and physically (and digestively?!)

There’s a point in acupuncture called San Jiao-6 (zhi gou) that we use a lot for constipation! In school my teacher drilled into our memory that this point is used for constipation and still to this day I hear “zhi gou makes the poo go” wherever a patient tells me they’re struggling with constipation.
But it’s not just about the bowels!!

It’s about movement. It’s about getting the qi and blood moooving.

In Chinese medicine, constipation isn’t just “not p**ping”. It’s a sign that something is stuck.
Stress. Tension. Overthinking. Holding.

San Jiao 6 helps the body gently let go.
It encourages smooth flow of Qi, fluids, and yes… your p**p too.

Sometimes your body doesn’t need more force.
It needs space and permission to move again.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, backed up, or like your system needs a reset, acupuncture might be a softer way in 🤍

04/08/2026

Patient anonymous for their privacy 💖 but WOWWW ya’ll, acupuncture is wild!!! Did you know you can support hormonal and menstrual heath with acupuncture? Let me know in the comments!

04/01/2026

A little raw unfiltered morning Gua Sha sesh for ya’ll!!

I love using Gua Sha for my neck and other muscle tension concerns but never really use it on my face ironically! This morning my under eye bags felt massive and I generally just felt puffy so I was curious to see how just 5 minutes of Gua Sha shifted things!

I feel like I see a decrease in puffiness, a bit brighter tone, less puffy under eyes and my cheekbones look way more prominent!

And that was for reals only 5 minutes!!

I just used some face cream and the clean Gua Sha tool and had fun with it, focusing on areas where it felt soothing 😌

03/30/2026

You know those little yellow flowers you’re starting to see everywhere?? They are actually POWERHOUSES in Chinese Herbal Medicine!

We are into spring season now which means allergies galore. It also means it’s liver season! Supporting the liver is one way we can help to mitigate those unwanted allergy symptoms. Itchy watery red eyes? No prob! Dandelion or Pu Gong Ying is a great addition to your allergy relief toolkit and your liver support toolkit.

You can buy it at most grocery stores or health food stores in the tea section (I love the brand) or if you live in an area you know there’s no risk of pesticides or harmful pollutants, you can harvest it fresh!

**it is in the asteraceae family so be cautious if you have any allergies to plants in that group.

11/20/2025

remember that time when I accidentally deleted my entire website and lost its ability to be restored?? Just me? Cooooool cool cool 🫣🤪

A blessing in disguise because I am loving the new one! Go check it out, link is in my bio!

www.acuwithjenna.com

11/19/2025

🚫NEEDLE-FREE APPOINTMENTS! 🚫

Did you know that even though I’m an acupuncturist I offer appointments that are needle free? These are a great options for folks who are a little nervous around needles but still curious about TCM.

Also a great option for folks who have used up all their massage extended health benefits but still have acupuncture benefits they can use!!

Available at both & 💥

Get in while you can because things are booking up to mid December right now ❄️

11/14/2025

11/12/2025

I’ve open up my Saturday mornings at Brix in Royal Oak for all the 9-5ers who need a weekend reset!

Click the link in my bio to snag a spot while you can!

11/07/2025

Curious what Moxa is? Check out this video for a short intro to all its magic!!

10/31/2025

Back again with another at home Gua sha technique with things you already have laying around! No need for fancy Gua sha tools or fancy topicals - a mason jar lid or pasta sauce lid and some regular oil or lotion will do just the trick!

Be sure to keep your neck and upper back covered if you try this as doing Gua sha on this area to keep it protected if you are in a cold room with AC or a fan on & if you go outside!!

Did you grow up with your family doing some sort of this technique when you were sick?? Let me know!

As always, follow me for more practical TCM takeaways 💥

10/25/2025

Do you have a mason jar lid and some oil or body lotion? Try this pro tip to help relieve tight, stiff traps!

1. Get your hair out of the way
2. Apply oil or lotion to your neck and down your traps (top of shoulders)
3. With gentle-medium pressure hold the lid at about a 45 degree angle
4. “Scrap” the lid along the pathway of the muscle and wherever you’re feeling extra tightness. I like to go from top to bottom. You should start to see some redness come up and maybe even some small red/purple dots called “sha”. This is good! It’s the circulation getting increased and any stuck muscle tension and stagnation coming to the surface.
5. Continue for 3-5 minutes and you’re good to go!

**doing this opens up the channels of the neck and shoulders which makes them more vulnerable to catching potential pathogens like a cold or flu. Be sure to cover up and wear a scarf or warm jacket if you are going outside after a Gua sha session!

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