Full Moon Acupuncture & Apothecary

02/15/2026

Today is the balsamic moon, also known as the dark moon. This lunar phase occurs 1-2 days before the new moon. The balsamic moon is the most yin phase of the lunar cycle, a time when we have less physical energy.

The invitation of the balsamic moon is to slow down, rest, and do something restorative like take a soothing bath, do yin yoga or give yourself a foot massage.

Want to honor this phase of the lunar cycle in community? Join me tonight from 5-6:30pm.

The new moon in Aquarius arrives on Tuesday, 2/17, at 7:01am ET. In general, new moons mark a new beginning. They are an ideal time to pick up the broom. Swing open your front door and sweep out the old energy. Reflect on the previous cycle(s) and acknowledge what you are ready to release. And declare what you are calling into the heart of your life.

Link in bio

02/06/2026

Oh friends,

Ever so slowly I’m beginning to stir and uncoil within the solitary burrow of this last year of the snake. In the darkness, I can feel the tiniest sparks of spring’s return. My blood beginning to warm. My limbs feeling the impulse to unfurl.

Greater though is the knowing that it is winter. And that snake is still espousing lessons.

Yes, the fire horse draws near but we still have 11 days of shedding, reflecting and distilling the lessons of the year that is closing.

Join me on February 15th to honor the new moon in Aquarius, the lunar new year and the arrival of the fire horse on February 17th.

MOON SCHOOL IS BACK ✨✨✨

Join me and a community of kindreds to make the journey from the dark tomb of winter, the most yin season, to the windy fields of spring’s return. Our monthly gatherings will include poetry, reflection, connecting, setting and sharing new moon intentions in small groups and teachings from a 5 Element Chinese Medical perspective.

Link is in bio. ✨🌒✨

02/06/2026

Join me for 13 MOONs School: The Spring Session Click

Click the photo to learn more and to register.

Women have been gathering in circles under the moon for millennia. Gathering in circles is woven into our DNA. We gather for healing. For sharing stories, tears and laughter. For singing songs to la luna , the mother. We gather to honor the sacred, wisdom and power of the feminine at each phas

10/18/2025

Renewal: The Autumn Session 2025

Mondays, October 20th - November 17th, 2025 via zoom

As sunlight wanes and the natural world prepares for the dormancy of winter, I invite you to slow down, reset and align with the wisdom of nature’s cycles.

Renewal is a sacred pause for connection, nourishment, reflection & ritual.

Renewal is for anyone who is feeling anxious, inflamed, overwhelmed and/ or needs support as we transition into the dark half of the year For anyone who wants to foster a kinder, more compassionate relationship with nourishment, quietude and rest. For anyone who needs a reset. This course is also for those who cherish the yin half of the year and wish to connect more deeply with the medicine and gifts of the season.

In the 5 element tradition of Chinese Medicine, the season of autumn corresponds to the metal element. The related organ systems are the lungs and large intestine. The emotion is grief. The sensory or***ce is the nose. The related tissue is the skin. The corresponding color is white. The sound is weeping. The life phase is elder hood.

To more and to register, link is in the bio.

10/14/2025

Need a reset?

Join me for Renewal: 28 Days of Seasonal Nourishment & Ritual

The ancients have long understood the necessity of honoring the way of Nature. By honoring and obeying the edicts of nature, the smaller cosmos of the human being remains in harmony with the greater turnings of the cosmos.
The edict of Autumn, a yin season, is to consolidate and conserve one’s precious resources of qi, blood and kidney essence. It is time for less doing and being more. Time for warm, cooked foods that are nourishing and hydrating like soups, stews and casseroles. Time for foods and herbs that warm the interior and moisten the lungs and large intestine.

As the energy of the natural world prepares for the death of winter, we must honor the presence of death and loss in the previous seasons. The emotion that corresponds to this season is grief and so Autumn calls to us to make space for grieving and weeping. Autumn asks us to to kneel at the altar, morning and night. To light candles. To speak the names of dearly departed and to offer gratitude.

Autumn comes once a year to school us on the consolidation, letting go and the power of tears.

When we go countercurrent to nature’s cycles, trying to outrun our grief; fighting to stay up late even as the sun is setting earlier and earlier; piling more and more onto our plate of life even when already feeling spread thin, disharmony will arise. Your being (body, mind & spirit) will speak through dis-ease and symptoms. Your being is always speaking yet we have forgotten how to listen. How to pause long enough to honor the wisdom of our breathing bones, blood and spirit.

If honoring the inward turning is challenging for you or brings a fierce resistance, this is okay. This is a gentle invitation. We must start where we are and, we must also allow ourselves to be a beginner. Our nervous systems may be young yet in terms of the art of slowing down.

To read more and register, see link in bio.

10/09/2025

Are you needing a sacred reset?

As sunlight wanes and the natural world prepares for the dormancy of winter, I invite you to slow down, reset and align with the wisdom of nature’s cycles. Renewal is a sacred pause for connection, nourishment, reflection & ritual.

Renewal is for anyone who is feeling anxious, inflamed, overwhelmed and/ or needs support as we transition into the dark half of the year For anyone who wants to foster a kinder, more compassionate relationship with nourishment, quietude and rest. For anyone who needs a reset. This course is also for those who cherish the yin half of the year and wish to connect more deeply with the medicine and gifts of the season.

To learn more & register go to link in bio.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 10/13

09/24/2024

Use Discount code GATHER at check out to receive $100 off your tuition.

09/23/2024

Who else needs a reset?

I ate 4 cheeseburgers with fries in the course of 6 days. I returned home from vacation with a (new) sourdough starter and have been eating bagels and bread way more than I normally do. Yet neither of these are the reason why I need a reset.

I need a reset because I FEEL off.

My tongue is sore and puffy. My thinking fuzzy. I’m not able to fall back to sleep when I wake at night. I’m experiencing a tightness in my upper abdomen and a sense of urgency even though there’s no crisis in my life. I’ve been constipated. My appetite is erratic. Energy levels are low (in a season when I’m usually feeling quite inspired).

Fear not, I’ve been here - feeling out of balance - many times before and I know how to get back on track.

The reset I need isn’t anything drastic; our bodies are designed for healing with even simple tweaks. For me, it’s about returning to the seasonal foods, herbs and practices that I know nourish and ground me in Autumn. Those things that poise me to be present with myself (emotions) and for all of the goodness in my life.

Renewal: The Autumn Session begins on October 2nd. If you are also in need of a mindbody reset, take a look at the link in the comments below.

Would love for you to join me.

09/13/2024

SOLAR PLEXUS Workshop
This Sunday, Sept. 15th
6:30-8pm

With

You must experience the incredible thoughtfulness that Nicole puts into each class. She creates a deeply restorative and nourishing environment. Be sure to sign up soon, we always sell out.

More information and registration in link in bio.

09/12/2024

This week in the treatment room, I’ve heard from each patient - in varied ways - how the seasonal transition is effecting them. From sleep disruption, to considerably lower energy, to susceptibility to flus, lingering covid symptoms, heightened anxiety and digestive upset.

The transition from summer to autumn is a precipitous one; and particularly difficult on our beings.

As a yin season, you need more rest. Re-prioritize your sleep routine after the late nights of summer. Get to bed - eyes closed, devices off - no later than 11pm. Make sure you are getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night to nourish your kidneys & adrenals.

The climate of autumn is dry; include more moistening foods in your diet. The associated organ systems of this season are the lungs & large intestine. These organs require a moist environment to function optimally. Include root veggies like sweet potatoes, squashes, pumpkins, stewed apples and pears, sautéed spinach, black sesame seeds, chia seeds, almonds and h**p hearts. Soups, stews and porridges are wonderful as they support good digestion and bring much needed hydration to your body.

To continue reading this newsletter, go to link in bio: 5 Things You Need To Know for Well-being this autumn.

09/10/2024

Moon is waxing. Sun is waning. Autumn is quietly moving through the woods: drifting in through screen doors and open windows, spreading out across the house like incense; whispering into our innermost ears that it is time, once again, to begin.drawing our energy inwards.

This week in the treatment room, I’ve heard from each patient - in varied ways - how the seasonal transition is effecting them. From sleep disruption, to considerably lower energy, to susceptibility to flus, lingering covid symptoms, heightened anxiety and digestive disruption.

The transition from summer to autumn is a precipitous one; and particularly difficult on our beings.

Here are 5 things to help you navigate the transition from summer autumn with more ease:

Read the Blog:

This week in the treatment room, I’ve heard from each patient - in varied ways - how the seasonal transition is effecting them. From sleep disruption, to considerably lower energy, susceptibility to flus, lingering covid symptoms, heightened anxiety, skin rashes to digestive disruption. The tr

08/17/2024

Sacral Chakra Workshop - In Person
Sunday, 8/18 @ 4:30pm

2 spots open for tomorrow's restorative yoga, meditation, crystals, reflection and relaxation with Nicole

Link to register is in the comments:)