Unwind Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine

01/01/2026

Here’s to a year filled with joy, meaningful connection, and space to grow into what truly matters to you. We are deeply grateful for our Danville community and feel honored to walk alongside you as we step into all that 2026 has to offer.

If this year calls for more balance, steadiness, or support for your health, we would love to be part of that journey. Schedule your appointment by calling (859) 287-1097 or by visiting unwindacupuncture.com.

Warm wishes for a peaceful and nourishing year ahead.

12/29/2025

🌿 Moving the Needle Monday 🌿

Have you ever heard of bone broth? In about 30 seconds, I’ll show you how to make the easiest, quickest drink to support your digestion, recovery and immunity.

Bone broth is a warm beverage, chalk full of nutrients that your body needs, especially during the Winter.

Benefits of bone broth:
🥣 Contains gut healing amino acids like glutamine
🍜 Contains vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc
🍲 Contains collagen and hyaluronic acid supporting healthy skin, hair and nails

Instructions:
- Add your choice of bones (leftover or from a butcher) to a crockpot
- Add your favorite herbs and spices (eg. ginger, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, etc. — here I added some of my favorite Chinese herbs)
- Fill your crockpot up with water leaving about 1” at the top of the pot
- Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Add a dash of salt if you like
- Cover and set to high for 8-12 hrs
- Strain off liquids and solids using a cheesecloth

Want to learn more about supporting your body via traditional food therapy? Give our office a call (859) 287-1097 or book an appointment via our website, unwindacupuncture.com.

Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.

12/24/2025

Wishing you and those you love a wonderful holiday!

Our clinic is closed Wednesday, 12/24 -Tuesday, 12/30. We will be open on New Year's Eve, 12/31, from 9am-4pm and will resume normal business hours for Friday and Saturday. If you reach out to the clinic during this break, please expect a delay in our responses to calls, emails and patient portal messages. Thanks for your understanding!

Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.

12/22/2025

Last minute gift shoppers, we’ve got you covered! 🥰

12/22/2025

🌿 Moving the needle Monday 🌿

The diaphragm, jaw and pelvic floor have a unique relationship and mirror tightness and tension held in our body. When one of these structures is tight, we know they likely all are. In Chinese medicine, we correlate this with qi (energy) being stagnant.

Doing intentional breathwork, taking a walk or having a good cry, are all ways to mobilize energy in your body. We know that the mind and body are intertwined and long standing repressed emotions can lead to pathology and the presentation of symptoms.

If you are feeling stuck, give us a call (859) 287-1097 or visit our website, unwindacupuncture.com to book an acupuncture appointment. Let's work together to get you feeling like yourself again!

Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.

12/21/2025

Holiday hours and your opportunity to snag some pre-holiday acupuncture tomorrow (12/22)!

12/18/2025

As we approach the Winter Equinox, we shift fully into the season of the Water element in Chinese medicine — a time governed by the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder. This season invites us to slow down, look inward, and replenish our reserves in preparation for the renewal that arrives with Spring.

Nature teaches us that a garden cared for in Winter blossoms more fully in Spring. Our bodies are no different. When we rest, nourish, and tend to our internal landscape during Winter, we create the conditions for our bodies to thrive in the seasons ahead.

If you want support as you restore and recharge for the year to come, give us a call at (859) 287-1097 or visit unwindacupuncture.com to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.

12/15/2025

🌿 Moving the Needle Monday 🌿

Herbal medicine is one branch of Chinese medicine and today we're comparing and contrasting herbs vs. supplements. Both play an important part in supporting wellness, and often patients combine the two. This post is a relative generalization of the difference between the two.

In Chinese herbal medicine, a practitioner will prescribe an herbal formula based on their assessment and diagnosis of particular patterns of imbalance. In a formula, two or more herbs will be combined. Each herb in a formula plays a specific role in directing the formula's actions in the body. Some herbs guide the formula to specific channels, others help to mitigate the intensity of other herbs in the formula, and others divide and conquer so that we can address the root of a problem as well as the symptoms.

Herbs can be a wonderful and important part of a treatment plan. If you're curious about how herbal medicine works or could help you, give us a call (859) 287-1097, or visit our website, unwindacupuncture.com to book.

Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Snowy weather announcement: We are open for normal business hours!

If your drive is unsafe and you are not able to make it in due to weather related concerns, please give us a call to get rescheduled (859) 287-1097.

12/11/2025

In this cozy time of year, we naturally shift into quietness. Winter gives us the chance to notice how we relate to stillness—whether it feels comforting or if it brings up questions of enoughness, unmet needs, or the soft whispers of a body that’s been asking for rest all year long.

At Unwind Acupuncture, we walk with you through every season—helping your body feel supported, regulated, and at home within itself.

If you’re ready to begin your acupuncture journey, give us a call at (859) 287-1097 or visit unwindacupuncture.com to book your session.

Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.

12/08/2025

🌿 Moving the Needle Monday 🌿

Spleen 9 is an acupuncture point that's located on the medial (inner) shin. The Spleen, has many important jobs in Chinese medicine including helping with digestion, transforming and transporting fluids in the body and helping to lift and hold things in place.

This acupuncture point has implications for abdominal pain, bloating, urinary retention, loose stools, feeling depressed, fatigue and more.

If you feel like your digestion and energy need a boost, give us a call or visit our website, unwindacupuncture.com, to book an appointment. We'd love to work with you!

Disclaimer: this post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute as medical advice. It does not replace evaluation or treatment by a licensed acupuncturist or other qualified health professional.