A. Castle For Healing

04/20/2026

New to acupuncture? Wondering how to prepare—or what to do after your session?

Here’s your simple before-and-after care guide to help you feel at ease and get the most out of your treatment.

If you’re not sure what to expect, you’re not alone—acupuncture is a gentle, supportive experience, and a little preparation can go a long way. Here’s how to feel comfortable, prepared, and get the most out of your treatment. 🙏🥰

04/15/2026

As I wrap up my last week of term and my final 12-hour clinic shift and as I prepare for my very last term before my official graduation in August, I'm reflecting on the importance of self-care.

Yesterday, I soaked up the sun, enjoyed the warm weather, played with my dogs, and drank coconut water all day, prioritized nutrient-dense meals, including warm kefir with cinnamon before bed. Slept amazingly well!

And then I stumbled upon this article from Food & Wine that highlights the top foods dietitians recommend for better rest, which got me thinking how this aligns perfectly with TCM and Ayurvedic principles!

There's real science behind this - magnesium relaxes muscles, tryptophan boosts melatonin, and fermented foods support gut health.

Scroll through for the full list of foods that promote restful sleep.

Sometimes, simplicity is the key to healing. ❤️

What’s your go-to evening ritual for rest?
Drop it below 👇

04/12/2026

Rumi said, “You are not a drop in the ocean — you are the entire ocean in a drop.” That’s actually the heart of everything I do.
I’m Anna, an Ayurveda yoga therapist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Senior Intern. Both of these ancient systems — one from India, one from China — share a profound truth: your body already knows how to heal. My job is to help you remember that.
Ayurveda teaches that every person has a unique constitution, a natural rhythm they thrive in. TCM maps the body’s energy — called Qi — through pathways that connect your organs, emotions, and physical health into one living system. Together, these two traditions give me an incredibly rich lens to see the whole person standing in front of me.
In our work together, that might look like personalized yoga, hand mudras, and breathwork rooted in your Ayurvedic constitution, acupressure to move stagnant energy, or lifestyle guidance drawn from both traditions.
It’s not wellness off a shelf. It’s healing designed entirely around you.
I practice here in the Chicago area, St. Joseph, Michigan, and remotely — and if any part of this resonates, I’d love to talk. 🤍💕✨ Follow my link in my bio for full list of services ✨

04/10/2026

✨ Join me for Soft Flow Yoga today at 5:30 and Let Yourself Bloom!✨ 🌺🦋💕

Growth has a way of challenging you, whether it’s on or off the mat, in your personal life, school, and/or work.

You’re always learning, being challenged, being asked to question yourself… all in real time.

But even here—your voice matters.

You can listen to others and still listen to your intuition.
You can receive feedback and do what feels right for you.

🌿 You are allowed to think for yourself.
🌿 You are allowed to ask questions.
🌿 You are allowed to believe in what you know or what you’ve worked very hard for.

Because every time you trust yourself—
every time you choose what feels aligned—
you become a better person and so much stronger.

Not every opinion defines you.
Not every moment of doubt means you’re not capable.

Confidence is built one decision, one step, one moment of self-trust at a time.

And the truth is—
it’s okay to feel uncomfortable sometimes.
it doesn’t define who you are.
you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to stay connected to yourself!
discover the tools to support your personal growth.
That’s when you let yourself bloom! 🤍🦋🫶

04/07/2026

Pacific College of Health and Science
Student Internship On-Site and Off-Site Clinics
Anna M. Castle
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Senior Intern
Make an appointment with me: Beginning in May
Clinic Locations & Hours
I currently offer care at multiple clinic locations throughout Chicago. Each setting provides a unique opportunity to support patients through acupuncture and integrative healing.
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PRIMECARE Pain Clinic
Focused on pain management and functional recovery
Mondays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 5635 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
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PCHS (Pacific College of Health and Science) Clinic
Student intern clinic offering accessible, holistic care
Tuesdays | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 230 W. Monroe St, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL
To schedule an appointment:
📞 (773) 477-1900
✉️ Clinic-CHI@PacificCollege.edu
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Chicago Women’s Health Center
Community-based care supporting women’s health, trans health, and wellness
Thursdays | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1025 W. Sunnyside Ave, Suite 201, Chicago, IL
To schedule an appointment:
📞 (773) 935-6126
🌐 chicagowomenshealthcenter.org

04/01/2026

✨May - New Beginnings✨

This May, I’ll be stepping into a new space of growth—
I’ll be interning and seeing patients on Thursday evenings at Chicago Women’s Health Center 🤍

I’m so excited because this feels so deeply aligned with the way I want to practice…
gentle, integrative, and rooted in truly listening to the body.

In addition to Acupuncture, my experience in Ayurveda yoga therapy allows me to support healing from an integrative perspective-
bringing together Eastern medicine, movement, breath, and nervous system care into one cohesive approach.

Through this work, I’ll be supporting patients with things like:
• Hormonal balance + menstrual health
• Stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation
• Digestive concerns
• Pain and tension patterns
• Sleep + overall vitality

What makes this space so special is the way healing is approached as a whole—
not just treating symptoms, but honoring the full person.

The center offers a beautiful range of services, including:
• Gynecology + reproductive care
• Mental health counseling
• Integrative services like acupuncture & bodywork
• Pelvic floor therapy + nutrition
• Gender-affirming care + trans health
• Community education + accessible care for all

It’s care that is inclusive, empowering, and truly accessible—and I feel so honored to be learning and growing within it.

This next chapter feels like planting seeds 🌱
Rooting deeper into the medicine I’m here to share.

✨ If you feel called to receive care, I would love to support you—
appointments will be available with me on Thursday evenings starting in May.

You can explore services or book through the center (link below 👇🏻), or reach out to me directly with any questions 🤍

✨Check out my website for full details on my entire Acupuncture intern schedule staring in May!
https://www.acastleforhealing.com

✨ I’ll share more as my journey unfolds ✨

https://www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org

03/23/2026

Get a glimpse of what we covered in class this week! Missed it? No worries! Join me on Fridays all season at 5:30 pm for more Spring-balancing soft flow yoga 🙏🏻 🕉️ ☯️🦋🌸🥰

03/20/2026

Happy first day of Spring! 🦋🌸💚🫶

03/07/2026

As I continue my journey as yoga therapist and nearing the completion of my education as an acupuncturist, ( first I realized that I’v been going to school for a very long long time) 😂 my intention is to integrate the wisdom of both traditions to support deeper, whole-system healing and bring awareness and educate on the complementary power of healing these two systems have which is why it inspires me so much to keep going, keep learning, keep studying, keep healing!. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻🦋✨

02/28/2026

Living, breathing, teaching, and treating—this is my medicine. 🌿

This week was a full embodiment of what I love most: weaving acupuncture and yoga into one living practice. On the mat, I guided students through a hip- and leg-focused flow along the Gallbladder channel— releasing tension in neck, head, and shoulders and then opening the sides of the body where we so often store tension, decision fatigue, and unexpressed emotion gaining courage and the ability to make confident decisions.

We paired the movement with hand mudras for letting go—a quiet reminder that release doesn’t always require force. Sometimes it’s simply permission. Permission to soften, to trust, to stop gripping what no longer serves.

Then off the mat and into the clinic, where the same themes continued. Needles placed with intention, supporting flow where there was stagnation, calming where there was excess, strengthening where there was depletion. Each patient carrying their own story, each treatment an invitation back into balance.

This is how I practice:
✨ movement informing medicine
✨ medicine deepening movement
✨ body, mind, and spirit treated as one

Grateful to live this work—and to teach it.

02/21/2026