Touchstone Acupuncture

04/06/2026

04/03/2026

You've changed.

Maybe you don't want to admit it. Maybe it's uncomfortable. Maybe the people around you wish you'd go back to being who you were.

But you can't.

Alice knew this. Once you fall down the rabbit hole, once you see what you've seen, once you wake up even a little—you can't go back to yesterday.

You were a different person then.

What's Actually Happening

Here's what I've witnessed in 20 years of working with women's bodies:

There's a moment when women realize they can't keep living the way they've been living.

Not because they're failing. Not because something's wrong with them.

Because they've outgrown the old container.

Like the Snake shedding skin. Like Alice growing too big for the room.

You've changed. And the old ways don't fit anymore.

The old strategies:

Pushing through exhaustion

Ignoring your body's signals

Performing who you think you should be

Fixing yourself to fit someone else's expectations

Numbing the ache with busyness, food, screens, anything

They don't work anymore.

Not because you're broken. Because you're WAKING UP.

👉 Head to my blog
(link in bio) to read my latest post: You Can't Go Back But You Can Go Home

Photo by Rhamely on Unsplash

04/02/2026

This golden bowl strengthens the Spleen and gently boosts Qi with millet’s warming nature. Goji berries nourish blood and brighten the spirit, while ginger promotes circulation and warmth. A cozy, restorative start to your day.

👩‍🍳 Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe!

03/31/2026

Acupuncture supports your body’s natural balance, eases tension, and promotes overall wellness. Feel better, sleep better, live better—book your session today.

Link in bio to book!

03/27/2026

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We are volcanoes. What an amazing statement to proclaim!

Not flowers. Not gentle streams. Not soft background music while men do the important work.

Volcanoes.

Powerful. Disruptive. World-changing.

And for too long, we've been taught to keep the pressure down. To stay dormant. To never let the truth erupt.

But the Fire Horse year doesn't allow dormancy.

It arrived on February 17th (six weeks ago), and if you've been feeling the intensity - the demand to be authentic, to speak truth, to stop performing - that's Fire Horse energy.

And it's calling the volcano in you to ERUPT.

👉 Head to my blog
(link in bio) to read my latest post: We Are the Volcanoes!

Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash

03/26/2026

A soothing, mineral-rich broth that warms the Stomach and supports digestion. Ginger and leeks help move Qi, while miso offers grounding umami for overall vitality. Salmon or tempeh makes it deeply nourishing yet easy on the body.

👩‍🍳 Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe!

03/24/2026

Xiao Yao San (also called “Free and Easy Wanderer Powder”) is a classic formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine, traditionally used to support emotional balance, stress relief, and liver health. It’s often recommended for women experiencing PMS, irritability, or mood swings, as it helps soothe the liver, strengthen the spleen, and nourish the blood. Ingredients typically include bupleurum root, angelica, peony, and licorice, which work together to harmonize the body and gently lift mood. Many people find it helpful for regulating menstrual cycles, easing tension, and supporting overall emotional well-being.

03/20/2026

Greetings to all my precious people!!

Today is the Spring Equinox. Equal light and dark. Perfect balance. The moment between winter's interior work and spring's outward emergence.

And I want to ask you a question that might make you uncomfortable:

What are you asking your appearance to do for you?

Not your body. Your appearance.

Your weight. Your skin. Your hair. Your wrinkles. Your belly. Your thighs.

What are you asking them to prove?

👉 Head to my blog
(link in bio) to read my latest post: Spring Equinox & The Fix It Trap

Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash

03/19/2026

This savory twist on a classic breakfast supports the Spleen with warm, cooked grains. Spinach adds a gentle dose of Blood-nourishing greens, while feta offers grounding richness. A balanced bowl to keep your Qi steady all morning.

👩‍🍳 Head to my blog (link in bio) for the recipe!

03/17/2026

Celebrating ☘️☘️☘️ the magic of St Patrick’s Day ☘️☘️☘️ and remembering that health is wealth ☘️☘️☘️