Green Roads Acupuncture

02/28/2024

I will be teaching an 8-week Tai Chi & Qigong class Monday evening from 7pm-8pm at Satori Martial Arts beginning Monday, March 18th running through May 6th. Please visit my website for more details and to sign up. We had a great Fall Class and I'm looking forward to the Spring session!

A Natural Path to Wellness

04/09/2021

Achoo! *sniff* It's that time of year again... Spring isn't all sunshine🌞 and daffodils for those of us with seasonal allergies. Pollen doesn't just accumulate on the hoods of our cars or on the sidewalks, it also sticks to the face and skin and we inhale it every time we take a deep breath of that fresh Spring air. Pollen is the leading trigger of seasonal allergies and can disrupt our ability to enjoy all of the beauty this time of year has to offer.

Many patients find significant relief from allergies with acupuncture treatments. Follow the link to schedule an appointment and get back to rolling in the grass with your favorite small animal or child*! 🌷🌱🌞🌳🌼

*actual results may vary.

Mention this post for a 20% discount off your first visit now through May 15th.

A Natural Path to Wellness

04/07/2021

Decreasing the use of opioids after surgery. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/acupuncture-before-surgery-may-help-reduce-opioid-use-afterward?fbclid=IwAR1wYdLp3Ky6g0JmAQDD-s7asj7KXbKy-K-uzbCBeL8BddNwhklG54aJwfw

Researchers say they hope their study will help persuade more medical professionals to use acupuncture as a treatment for pain after surgery.

03/05/2021

I am often asked if acupuncture can help with hot flashes or other symptoms associated with menopause. Here is an informational guide to illustrate how acupuncture might help!

https://greenroadsacupuncture.com/perimenopause

12/17/2020

Happy Thursday!

We hope you are all having a safe and healthy Holiday season.

Green Roads Acupuncture will be open for you throughout the Holidays, our special hours listed below:

Monday, Dec. 21st: 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd: 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday, Dec. 23rd: Closed
Thursday, Dec. 24th: Closed
Friday, Dec. 25th: Closed

Monday, Dec. 28th: 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday, Dec. 29th: 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday, Dec. 30th: 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday, Dec. 31st: Closed
Friday, Jan. 1st: Closed

Please call or schedule online!

www.greenroadsacupuncture.com

A Natural Path to Wellness

11/24/2020

These are hard times. I do several things every day to keep myself closer to the Green. Here are some of the tools I use weekly/daily:

Walk my dog
Spend time with my husband and kids
Breathing Exercise, on purpose, usually 20-30 minutes a day
Listen to music
Eat lots of veggies
Limit sugar...and enjoy sugar
Be kind to myself
Stay connected with Friends & Family
Watch Netflix
Play Darts
Stretch
Do Tai Chi
I'd like to say I exercise regularly, but at this point, all I am managing is dog walks... and that's okay.

I am trying to adjust my expectation to accept that I cannot just do one "self care" act and all will be well. It is truly multiple conscious decisions all day long to be kind to myself and juggle my responsibilities with my mental/physical/emotional health.

I'm motivated during this pandemic because I know that slipping into a more critical state takes a toll on my immune system. I want to stay strong and healthy for myself, for my family, and for my patients.

Wishing you well,
Sarah

Are you thriving or just surviving? The COVID pandemic has created a concurrent crisis around mental health. We all need to be taking care of each other, but that includes ourselves. This is especially true for healthcare workers. This site from the Colorado Healthcare Ethics Resource Group offers information and resources to help address the anxiety and stress that can, if left unaddressed, deteriorate into crisis. https://cohcwcovidsupport.org/

10/31/2020

Last week I had a severe episode of BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional Vertigo) that rendered me completely incapacitated. This is a type of vertigo where a small crystal makes its way into the inner ear canal and tells your brain that you’re moving when you’re not. I’ve had a milder experience with this in the past, but this time I couldn’t move my head without violent room spinning, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats.

I’m very familiar with many types of vertigo because I treat it quite often with a high success rate in my acupuncture practice, but to experience this severe episode first hand gave me a whole new appreciation for my inner ear.

Ultimately, I had to perform the Epley maneuver 3 times to completely resolve my problem. I used acupuncture on myself to help with the nausea and anxiety (because even though I knew what was happened, it’s still very upsetting)... Thank goodness for my helpful supportive family. Doing the Epley maneuver triggers an episode and I needed all the cheerleading I could get.

I just wanted to share my experience as a PSA. Every case is not this extreme, but it’s good to know that a simple maneuver can resolve it. This video is a great explanation of what BPPV is and how to resolve it.

https://www.FauquierENT.net - Video demonstrates how the Epley maneuver is performed to treat POSTERIOR canal BPPV affecting the right ear. Animation showing...

08/08/2020

With A LOT of help from my son, we're excited to present this short video.

08/08/2020

Short introduction video to Green Roads Acupuncture