Harmony Acupuncture and Healing Practices

12/21/2025

The light is returning here in the Northern Hemisphere. I look forward to days getting longer again. Here is an energy and breath practice to encourage this renewal within us.

🌑 WINTER SOLSTICE - 21 DECEMBER❄️
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On December 21, we enter Dongzhi 冬至, the Winter Solstice — the longest night of the year. In Taoist philosophy, this moment is a profound energetic turning point. While the outer world rests in darkness, the inner world begins its quiet renewal 🌙
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At Dongzhi, Yin energy reaches its deepest stillness, and from this stillness Yang is reborn — gently and invisibly, from within.
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Ancient Taoist masters taught that this day marks the true beginning of the inner year, when life force returns not from the sky, but from the body itself — from the kidneys, the heart, and the deep reservoirs of Chi.
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As Master Mantak Chia teaches: “At the Winter Solstice, life force turns inward to renew itself. This is where true cultivation begins.” 💬
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☯️ Winter Solstice Taoist Practice
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Small Heavenly Orbit (Microcosmic Orbit)
This classic Taoist meditation is traditionally practiced during Dongzhi to support energy circulation, warm the internal organs, and awaken inner light ✨
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Begin by sitting comfortably with an upright spine. Gently touch the tongue to the upper palate to connect the energy circuit. Smile inward.
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Place both palms over the navel and breathe slowly into the lower abdomen, feeling warmth gather in the Lower Tan Tien, the primary center of Chi.
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With each inhalation, guide the energy upward along the spine — from the perineum through the sacrum to the crown.
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With each exhalation, allow the energy to flow down the front of the body, passing the throat, heart, and solar plexus, returning to the navel.
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Move slowly and without force, as if riding a soft wave of light 🌊
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After 6–9 rounds, rest your awareness in stillness and feel the quiet rebirth of Yang within Yin 🌕
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☯️ Continue Your Winter Cultivation with Master Chia
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If you feel called to deepen your Taoist practice during this powerful season, you are warmly invited to continue your journey at Master Chia’s Winter Classes on January 8 - February 3, 2026
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🌐Online LIVE with replay or in Tao Garden Resort, Thailand 🇹🇭
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Join Live Online👉🏻 https://www.mantakchia.com/event/winter-retreat-2026-online/?utm_source=facebook
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🔥Join in Thailand 👉🏻 https://www.mantakchia.com/event/winter-retreat-2026-taogarden/?utm_source=facebook
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May this Winter Solstice return light to your body, warmth to your heart, and clarity to your path🙏

11/16/2025

✨ Si Bai (Four Whites) — Healing for Sinus, Eyes & Facial Congestion



Si Bai, also called the Four Whites, are powerful acupressure points on the face that help with sinus congestion, eye strain, headaches, and facial circulation. Stimulating these points supports natural relief, reduces puffiness, and promotes better breathing.

📍 Location:

Directly below the eyes, about 1 finger-width beneath the center of each pupil

Total of 4 points — two on each side of the face

✨ Benefits:

1️⃣ Sinus & Nasal Relief

Opens blocked sinuses

Reduces nasal congestion

Eases pressure from sinus infections or allergies

2️⃣ Eye Health

Relieves eye strain and fatigue

Helps with dark circles and puffiness

Improves blood circulation around the eyes

3️⃣ Head & Face Comfort

Reduces forehead and facial headaches

Soothes tension in cheeks and upper face

Supports natural detox of facial tissues

4️⃣ Calm & Relaxation

Releases facial tension caused by stress

Promotes better breathing and relaxation

🧘‍♀️ How to Stimulate:

Use your index or middle fingers

Press gently but firmly for 20–40 seconds per point

Breathe slowly and deeply

Repeat 1–2 times daily

✨ In Short:

Si Bai (Four Whites) are your natural facial helpers — perfect for relieving sinus issues, eye fatigue, facial tension, and headaches. Just a few minutes of daily acupressure can refresh your face and ease discomfort.

11/11/2025

Does The World Feel Like It Is Too Much Right Now? 🤯

Take a deep breath. We see you.

When constant pressure has you overwhelmed, acupuncture offers more than just relaxation—it offers **clarity**.

Needles placed at specific points tap into your body’s natural ability to reset the nervous system. This deep relaxation helps you:

✨ **Find Calm:** Immediately step out of overwhelm.
🧠 **Gain Insight:** Gently re-examine those long-held beliefs that may be keeping you from seeing new opportunities.
🗺️ **Plan Ahead:** Adjust your big-picture goals so they finally feel manageable and aligned with your life today.

Your reset starts here. ⬇️

Call now to book your appointment or for your Free 15 Minute Consultation to find out how I can help.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. Than you!

Unfortunately, I no longer participate with Community Care, but I always offer free Ear Acupuncture for stress and pain relief for veterans.

11/11/2025

Feeling the relief of pain and stiffness is the best proof of effects of acupuncture, but visual representation is pretty amazing too!

The effects of acupuncture at 5-minute intervals measured with thermography. Red is heat and inflammation. Green is the inflammation subsiding as it heals.

10/21/2025

Are you experiencing multiple, persistent issues in your limbs?

Perhaps a slow-healing sprained ankle, chronic knee pain, or nagging arthritis in your fingers? When your body presents multiple "branches" of discomfort, it often points to a deeper "root" issue.

At Harmony Acupuncture, we don't just chase symptoms. We treat both the Root and the Branches. This means we address your immediate discomfort in the affected areas (the branches) while also working to resolve the underlying cause (the root) of the problem.

One powerful way we do this is by increasing vital blood flow to your limbs. Blood is essential for healing – it carries the oxygen and nutrients your body needs to repair itself. This picture shows Blood Perfusion Treatment taught by Dr. Anthony Lombardi, DC. through ASE Seminars

10/16/2025

Feeling stressed, scattered, or overwhelmed?

You deserve to feel centered, peaceful, relaxed, and supported.

Your well-being is a priority, and giving time to yourself can help your clearly prioritize your day, your week, your month. You can help your family, friends, clients, coworkers better if you are centered. You can take a walk or calling a friend. Maybe it's treating yourself to lunch or an afternoon of fall fun like apple picking.

Or, maybe it's scheduling a dedicated hour just for you.

Schedule your Acupuncture appointment today for deep relaxation, energetic balancing, mental clarity, and profound renewal. Give yourself the gift of harmony.

10/10/2025

Back pain relief is within reach!

If you're struggling with back pain, acupuncture could be the solution you've been searching for. Many of our patients experience significant relief and improved mobility after just a few sessions with acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Motor Point acupuncture, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and/or cupping.

We'd love to help you feel better. Reach out to Harmony Acupuncture to schedule free 15 consultation and take control of your comfort.

See here for 5 Tips to Relieve Pain at Home: https://www.vaharmonyacupuncture.com/blog-1-1/fivetechniquesforpainrelief

10/09/2025

What if your pain isn't just physical?

Often, the aches and pains we feel are our body's way of trying to get our attention. It could be telling you to slow down, to release old stress, or to let go of an emotional burden you've been carrying.

With distant energy clearing, we work to listen to your body's wisdom. This gentle, remote session helps to clear the energetic blocks that may be contributing to your discomfort. It's not about ignoring the pain, but understanding its message so you can find true, lasting relief and peace.

Ready to understand what your body is trying to tell you? Open to Current patients and their referrals. Offering 1 hour customized sessions by donation and/or providing constructive feedback on Mondays 1 pm and 7 pm Eastern Time via Google meet or phone. If you are curious and interested, I offer free phone consults to discuss how I could help you or just book online appointment.
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10/09/2025

Back pain relief is within reach!

If you're struggling with back pain, acupuncture could be the solution you've been searching for. Many of our patients experience significant relief and improved mobility after just a few sessions with acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Motor Point acupuncture, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and/or cupping.

We'd love to help you feel better. Reach out to Harmony Acupuncture to schedule free 15 consultation and take control of your comfort.

See here for 5 Tips to Relieve Pain at Home: https://www.vaharmonyacupuncture.com/blog-1-1/fivetechniquesforpainrelief