Dr. Damiana Corca

11/15/2025

So tired… but your body just will not switch off?

If you are lying in bed exhausted but still wired, it is not “just stress.”
It is a nervous system that does not feel safe enough to let go.

Here is the part most people miss:
Your breathing is constantly telling your body whether it is safe to rest or whether it needs to stay alert.

Shallow chest breathing says “stay awake, stay on.”
Slow nasal breathing with a soft belly says “you can settle now.”

In the reel above, I guide you through a simple 2 to 3 cycle practice that signals safety to your nervous system in under a minute.
Use it anytime you feel wired, tense, or stuck in an “on” state.

Want more tools to calm your system and improve your sleep?
Check out my blog “Why Your Nervous System Will Not Let You Sleep” and sign up for my newsletter. I send practical, evidence-based tips to help you rebuild a body that knows how to rest.

10/31/2025

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Just take a deep breath.”

But what if that advice isn’t always right?

In this short video, Damiana shares why deep breathing can sometimes make things worse — and how learning to breathe less can actually calm your nervous system, improve focus, and help you sleep better.

It’s a gentle reminder that sometimes, less really is more. 🌿

The next round of Breath Reset starts soo!

Want to learn more? Check out the link in bio to learn more and sign up!

10/31/2025

💤 Struggling with restless nights, racing thoughts, or waking up at 3 AM?

You’re not alone.

Check out these testimonials from students who joined the Breath Reset course — people who once felt exhausted, anxious, and stuck in a cycle of poor sleep and shallow breathing… until they learned how to use their breath to calm their nervous system, quiet the mind, and finally rest.

🌬️ Through gentle, science-backed Buteyko practices, Dr. Damiana guides you to breathe less, stress less, and sleep more deeply — without pills, pressure, or complicated routines.

✨ The next round of Breath Reset begins soin — and your body is ready for this kind of peace.

🔗 Tap the link in bio to join save your spot today.

06/06/2025

This is where I work with people—one of my favorite treatment rooms here in Boulder.

It’s where I practice one of the things I love most: inserting acupuncture needles not just as a technique, but as a way of listening and responding to what your body and mind are asking for.

That half hour on the table? It can dip you into that place of alignment we all crave—whether we name it or not.

Sometimes we talk about sleep and why you’re wide awake at 2am.

Sometimes it’s hormones, gut health, stress.

Sometimes it’s that your nervous system just won’t power down.

And sometimes… we don’t talk at all. We just listen: to your body, your breath, your quiet patterns.

This work is personal to me. I’ve been there—tired but wired, craving rest, but feeling like my body didn’t get the memo.

Just last night, it happened again. Out of nowhere, or so it seemed. But as I lay awake at 4am, I realized: my mind had been holding so much, quietly, beneath the surface of a full week with patients. And on today’s quieter admin day… it finally had space to speak.

Helping people sleep well again—naturally, deeply, consistently—has become one of my life’s callings.

If you’re not sleeping well, or simply want to feel more like yourself again, I’d love to support you.

✨ Free sleep consults are available (in-person or via telehealth)
https://www.damianacorca.com/book-now

📘 And my book The Deep Blue Sleep is full of gentle support and grounded insights
https://www.damianacorca.com/the-sleep-book

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P.S. If you want a follow up post with a dash of Transylvanian mystique… just say the word. 🧛‍♀️🌙

02/28/2025

This is the only photo I have of myself at a young age. I was 7 years old, just a few months before Romania began its shift from communism to democracy.

Even at that young age, life had already left an impression on me — experiences that shaped not just who I was, but also how I carried myself through every phase of life.

Some of those early experiences left behind invisible wounds — the kind that don’t surface until years later when life pushes you to confront them. For me, it took time and curiosity to uncover how these memories were influencing my well-being.

Surprisingly, breathwork became the key that helped me heal.
Three years ago, I experienced a deeply transformative breathwork session that profoundly changed my life. It allowed me to process old emotions and heal in ways I never thought possible.

Since then, I’ve been immersed in the study and practice of breathwork. Now, I feel honored to offer live breathwork sessions twice a week, creating a space where others can experience its powerful benefits as well. Whether you’re navigating stress, restless nights, or simply searching for deeper emotional connection, this might just be what you’re looking for.

If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to join me in one of these sessions. You can learn more and sign up here: https://www.damianacorca.com/breathwork-sleep

Looking forward to to connecting soon! 🌞✨⭐️

01/21/2025

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether it’s an over-packed schedule, racing thoughts at bedtime, or worries about tomorrow, all these mental and emotional burdens can weigh on you—and who couldn’t use a tool to help enhance their ability to release it all?

There is an acupuncture point that offers a practical approach to help you “lighten the load.” When we start the process of letting go of constant worries (which let's be honest, it's an ongoing practice for many of us), it opens up the pathway for better sleep and a happier life.

Read the article to see how you can use the point LI-7 to help you feel more relaxed and sleep better.

Known in Chinese as “Wenliu,” Large Intestine 7 translates to “Warm Flow.” The name itself already creates an image of something soothing and comforting—like a wave of warmth gently flowing through your body. Located on the forearm, about five finger-widths up from the wrist crease along t...

12/10/2024

What a year it’s been—I got married! 💍❤️

It’s been a whirlwind, and while I haven’t been as active here, I couldn’t wait to share this incredible milestone with you all.

And there’s more good news—my book The Deep Blue Sleep is officially available as an audiobook!

🎧 If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s your chance to listen and enjoy.

Check out the link in the comments, and here’s to a joyful, cozy holiday season for everyone.

Cheers to all the big and little moments worth celebrating! 🥂✨

12/06/2023

I am home today to recover from unexpected dental surgery. I've had my share of dental work/surgeries for a few years, from some trauma to my jaw in my teens, but a few months ago, I thought I was done and just needed regular cleanings.

It turns out that a root canal (my last one!!) from over 20 years ago got very infected, and I started showing symptoms last week. So it had to come out! I am thankful to my excellent holistic dentist, Carmen Burke.

The good news is that my book has been the number 1 best-selling book in Sleep Medicine and number 3 in Holistic Medicine on Amazon for a few days now.

The book is available in paperback and Kindle. The Kindle version is available for 99 cents until tomorrow night (the 7th of December), the the price goes up. So if you still need to get your copy, this is your chance.

Also, it would mean a lot to me if you shared this post with others! Sleeping well is a gift.

Here is the link, check out the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNYM3HNV/

12/01/2023

I just announced The Deep Blue Sleep book release this morning and it's making waves already!!
See the amazon link in commments!

I can't really see the sales until tomorrow, but AMAZON is showing me that The Deep Blue Sleep book is NUMBER 1 in Sleep Medicine and NUMBER 4 in Holistic Medicine.

I am so grateful and so excited about this book to make a difference in people's lives.

It's all about the momentum so please buy the book, it's on sale on Kindle for only $0.99! This sale lasts for only a handful of days.

Click in comments for the link! And please share with friends and family, it would be greatly appreciated.

11/14/2023

My sleep book - The Deep Blue Sleep - is almost ready to be birthed into the world! The book will be available late November/Early December of this year!

Meanwhile, I wanted to share one of the advanced praises I got for this book from a doctor I highly respect, for her personal journey of recovering from MS and her contribution in the field of MS and autoimmune issues.
"Poor sleep accelerates disease. Good sleep accelerates healing. The Deep Blue Sleep book offers a holistic view into the world of sleep and how to improve sleep naturally. A terrific guide for anyone with sleep issues looking for a holistic approach to having better sleep."

- Dr. Terry Wahls, MD, IFMCP, Bestselling Author of The Wahls Protocol - A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles

10/08/2023

My book THE DEEP SLEEP is about to be published. It has been a lot of work and I can't want to share it with you.

If you purchased the book in March during the pre-sale campaign, I am excited to inform you that the publisher is shipping the copies to my office at the end of this month.

At that point, I will sit down and sign them all and have them shipped to you. I will likely hand the book directly to you if you are local.

If you haven’t yet purchased it, it will be available on Amazon (paperback and ebook) and other major bookstores. Soon, it will be available in audio form as well.

Wondering when the launch party is happening? I am happy to inform you that it will be mid-November; more on that soon.

One of the most exciting (and honestly unexpected) is getting more advanced praise for my book from some prominent doctors and best-selling authors.

Here is one of them:
“Poor sleep accelerates disease. Good sleep accelerates healing. The Deep Blue Sleep book offers a holistic view into the world of sleep and how to improve sleep naturally. A terrific guide for anyone with sleep issues looking for a holistic approach to having better sleep.”
- Terry Wahls, MD, IFMCP, Bestseller Author of The Wahls Protocol - A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles

I can’t wait to share the book with you. Here is an initial sneak peek of the book (in the background of this picture). A full reveal will be coming soon! 🙂