Quil Studio

03/12/2021

Today marks one year since I sat in a room with someone I could touch and put needles in them. An entire year has come and gone since our lives changed in a million big and small ways. One year.

I miss so much about life before the virus, but I’m grateful for all that’s happened since and still trying to figure a lot of it out too. I’ll share what I know in my upcoming newsletter. You can sign up here: https://squareup.com/outreach/HtxXuy/subscribe

06/16/2020

Acupuncture as we know it in America is because of Dr Shakur and the Lincoln Detox Program. 🤎📍🖤 is

California-based acupuncturist Dr. Tenisha Dandridge shares nearly-lost history of acupuncture among African-Americans.

05/28/2020

There is nothing I can say about the recent racial violence that occurred on Memorial Day that can’t be better said by our black and brown leaders, educators and activists. Find them, read them and support their work. Below are a few recommendations, but reach out for more: cargle




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My love goes out to my friends and clients of color during this time of grief, fear and anger. I know my words mean nothing unless I follow it up with action. As someone who dedicates herself to the awareness and treatment of trauma it is not lost on me how important it is that I acknowledge the violence and generational trauma that has affected you, your families, friends and communities in a myriad of ways and that your voices of pain and injustice are heard. I understand that to be worthy of you, I must work actively every day to name and dismantle the systems of white supremacy in our society and within myself. Above all else, I want to be a safe person and provide a safe business so that I can support your healing in whatever way you choose to trust me. ..

To my white clients, friends and family members: Do the work. Continue to do the work. Educate yourself and your children about racial bias and our system of white supremacy using the resources above. Listen more. Talk less. Be curious about finding out more. Face your demons. Acknowledge your mistakes. Call out ignorance and the violence you witness from other white people. Check your privilege. Lean into feeling uncomfortable. This work, this is healing work, and it is not easy. It’s not supposed to be. But I promise you whatever you’re feeling pales in comparison to the violence committed against black and brown bodies everyday in this country. It’s the least we can do. ..

04/23/2020

During these anxious times, I’ve felt the need for a little guidance and help focusing in on the present moment. With so many distractions coming from what feels like a million directions and with little time to process, it’s been a challenge for me to stay connected to the here and now. Which we all know can be a recipe for sleepless nights and a general malaise of uneasiness. Are you feeling the same way? Finding this podcast, was exactly what I needed to accompany me on my daily walks with Rhubie and check in with myself. Using the context of personal story telling, we’re asked to engage with what we are being told and prompts us to notice how what we hear impacts our thoughts and feelings. I’ve found it to be an amazing tool to help slow down my mind, listen and be curious about what comes up. The stories are relatable and interesting and I love how the reflections and prompts don’t shy away from the fullness of human experience, both it’s sweetness as well as its difficulty. Give it a listen, if you’re interested. What have you been using to help you stay present in the midst of an unknown future? I’d love to hear.

03/31/2020

I’m not sure there is a song that better encapsulates the bittersweet-ness of passing time. With relentless movement forward and ever changing seasons, we either find ourselves flowing with it or straining against it. From the vantage point of this global pandemic, I find myself surprised that the flowers are making their way to the surface and above ground. Humbled by how little human intervention is required for the natural world to continue on its own. I wonder if these new buds feel afraid to be so vulnerable and exposed to the elements. Or if there’s comfort in having no choice but to rise above. I don’t really have a lesson right now or wise tip on how to make it through this time. I suppose I just wanted to share what I’ve been noticing, feeling and thinking. I know I’m not alone in feeling this way, and hope you know that you aren’t alone either. No one knows what tomorrow will bring, but April, come she will.
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"April, come she will
When streams are ripe and swelled with rain
May, she will stay
Resting in my arms again
June she'll change her tune
In restless walks she'll prowl the night
July, she will fly
And give no warning to her flight
August, die she must
The autumn winds blow chilly and cold
September, I remember
A love once new has now grown old"

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03/23/2020

How are you doing today? My hope is that you’re able to offer your body what it needs to feel better or just be OK. Now more than ever. Rest. Drink water. Take a walk outside or open the windows. Eat. Create. Completely zone out. Feel your feelings of fear, anger, or hope. Journal. Work. Read. Binge watch The Office. Learn something new or pick up an old hobby. Do nothing. Clean. Take care of your partner, kids, pets and plants. Take care of you. Call a friend. Ignore a text message. Scroll through memes on social or delete all your apps from your phone. Whatever. Staying home is all you need to do for the world right now. So allow the time you spend there to nourish you. This is just for now. Just like the bulbs over winter, we will all emerge again soon. And it will be glorious. 🏡❤️🌷

03/17/2020

I designed this tile a couple weeks ago. But today it seems to carry more weight than I initially intended. As we move forward in this 2020 election cycle, we should all be thinking about how our vote impacts our health and the health of our communities. There’s a lot at stake. We all require a government that puts our health and safety above profits, egos and lies. or either way 🗳 ✅ 🇺🇸

03/17/2020

Social distancing has me pulling out my embroidery kit and mending holes in this very old quilt my Rhubie girl likes to bury her tennis balls in. Should keep me busy for awhile. Doing my best to move from one hole to the next for no other purpose than to pass the time at home. Practicing the art of slowing down. It’s a lesson for us all. As you may have guessed Quil Studio is closed for the next two weeks in an effort to for our entire community. It was a hard decision to make - especially as a small business - but a healthy community requires all of us to do our part. It’s much bigger than me and you. That being said, I know how many of you rely on acupuncture for your mind and body health - and during this stressful time I hate to leave you hanging. That’s why I’m offering 30 minute phone chats for a couple hours each day to anyone who needs feels they need it. We can discuss how to improve your immune system at home or help deal with anxiety or happy to suggest easy at home self treatment techniques for pain. Honestly we can just talk if you want. These calls will be free, but ask instead that you donate a nominal feel to Marjorie Kovler Center or to any other organization who are on the front lines during this pandemic. To schedule a call feel free to message me or email. Sending my love. Stay safe and 🏡❤️
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03/10/2020

The equinox marks the official beginning of Spring, but I think we have all been feeling that Wood energy strongly moving us forward for awhile now. On March 28th we'll say goodbye to the Lion and hello to the lamb with some sunrise qigong and acupuncture. Hope you can join Wu Wei Center for Holistic Healing LLC and I. 💚👭 Check the events link in the comments for more info and to register.
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03/08/2020

Happy International Women’s Day. But especially to the very first woman I ever met. You taught me to play, to parallel park and to use my voice even when it’s difficult. 💚👯‍♀️🐟🦁