Begin Again Acupuncture LLC

03/03/2026

Ever wake up clenching your jaw? 😬

That tight, achy feeling in the morning is often your nervous system stuck in stress mode — even while you sleep.

Two of my favorite acupuncture points for this:

✨ Ear Shen Men – located on the upper inner part of the ear, in a small triangular hollow near the top (called the “Spirit Gate”). In auricular acupuncture, this point is famous for calming the nervous system, reducing stress, and helping the body shift into rest-and-digest mode. When the mind settles, the jaw often softens too.

✨ ST 7 – found just in front of the ear, in the slight depression that appears when you clench your teeth. This point directly helps release tight masseter muscles, ease TMJ discomfort, and improve circulation to the area.

One point calms the system.
One point releases the muscle.

Together? Magic for jaw tension.

03/02/2026

Ever seen a 7 Star Needle (also known as the Plum Blossom needle)?

It’s a small handheld tool with multiple tiny, sterile needle tips arranged in a flower pattern — hence the name “plum blossom.” Unlike traditional acupuncture needles that are inserted, this one is gently tapped along the surface of the skin to stimulate circulation and wake up stagnant tissue.

When I was in school, my Chinese professor demonstrated it and said, “Like butcher!” — while enthusiastically tapping away. 😄

It always makes me laugh because while it sounds dramatic, the technique is actually very controlled, rhythmic, and therapeutic — not aggressive at all.

Right now, I’m using it with a patient whose neck muscles simply refuse to loosen up. Chronic tension can create poor blood flow and a cycle of guarding that’s hard to break. The 7 Star Needle can help by:

• Increasing local circulation
• Stimulating tight muscle fibers
• Releasing stubborn fascial restriction
• Encouraging the nervous system to relax protective holding patterns

Sometimes when muscles won’t respond to stretching, massage, or traditional needling alone, this technique can be the missing piece.

It may look intense, but it’s precise, gentle, and incredibly effective for stubborn tension.

Questions about how this works or whether it might help you? Reach out — I’m happy to chat!

02/14/2026

Sometimes the universe leaves little breadcrumbs… ✨

This beautiful Om painting was created by my husband when he was in 7th grade. SEVENTH GRADE. 🎨

I’m not totally convinced he knew at the time what it symbolized — the sound of the universe, the vibration of creation, the connection between breath, body, and something greater than ourselves. I mean… middle school boys aren’t usually contemplating cosmic consciousness. 😄

But here we are.

Years later, I’m a certified yoga instructor and Licensed Acupuncturist, treating patients in a space where this very symbol hangs proudly on the wall. The vibration of Om — wholeness, unity, balance — is something I talk about, breathe with, and work with every single day.

Fate? Coincidence? The universe having a sense of humor?

Whatever it is, I love that this painting now lives in the treatment room — a quiet reminder that sometimes the path is unfolding long before we even realize it.

If you were one of Jo Huntsman’s previous clients and are looking for a new acupuncturist, I would be honored to continue supporting your care. Please reach out — I’d love to connect. 🌿

02/12/2026

✨ Introducing the “Rest & Restore” Package ✨

I’m so excited to announce a brand new 90-minute treatment designed for those who want a little extra pampering, deep relaxation, and a natural glow from the inside out.

The Rest & Restore Package is a luxurious blend of acupuncture and spa-inspired facial therapy — perfect for anyone looking to truly unwind and spoil themselves.

Here’s what’s included:

🌿 Nourishing Acupuncture (Body + Face)
Gentle, restorative needling supports deep relaxation, balances the nervous system, and promotes overall wellness.
Facial acupuncture goes beyond the surface — it stimulates circulation and encourages natural collagen production, which helps soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while giving your skin a healthy, radiant glow.

🌿 Facial Gua Sha
This soothing technique helps release muscle tension in the face and jaw, promotes lymphatic drainage, reduces puffiness, and enhances circulation. The result? A more sculpted, refreshed, and lifted appearance.

🌿 Facial Cupping
Using gentle suction, facial cupping boosts blood flow, supports collagen and elastin production, and improves skin tone and texture. It’s wonderful for brightening dull skin and reducing stagnation that can contribute to fine lines.

All of this in a blissful 90-minute session for $100.

Whether you’ve been feeling stressed, run down, or simply want to treat yourself, this package is the perfect reset. It’s also a beautiful idea for a Valentine’s Day gift — for a partner, a friend, or yourself (because self-love absolutely counts 💗).

Appointments are limited — message me to book your Rest & Restore session!

01/26/2026

1 opening left for acupuncture this week!

Thursday, January 29th at 3pm!!

Message me to claim your spot!

01/08/2026

🐟 Food as Medicine for Women’s Health 🐟

Shoutout to Aldi for this beautiful piece of trout 🙌
Even better — my daughter tried trout for the first time and loved it 💕

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition plays a key role in hormonal balance and overall vitality. Trout is considered a nourishing food that supports Blood and Qi, which are essential for healthy menstrual cycles, fertility, postpartum recovery, and energy levels.

When the body is well nourished, it’s better able to regulate hormones, manage stress, and heal naturally. Acupuncture works hand in hand with food therapy to support women through every stage of life — from cycle regulation to menopause.

If you’re experiencing fatigue, irregular cycles, PMS, or hormonal imbalances, acupuncture and individualized care can help bring your body back into balance.

📅 Appointments now available
Message me to book or schedule online

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

As I welcome the new year, I’m also celebrating my first year in business—and I truly couldn’t have done it without the incredible support around me.

To my family: thank you for believing in me, cheering me on, and supporting this dream every step of the way.
To my patients: I’m so grateful for your trust. It’s an honor to be part of your health journeys, and I genuinely love the work I get to do with you.

As we step into this new year, I wish you a season of feeling your best—more balance, more ease, better sleep, less pain, and deeper well-being.

Thank you for making this first year so meaningful. I’m excited for what’s ahead.

💚 Wishing you all a healthy, happy New Year 💚

12/31/2025

✨ New Year’s Eve Reflections + A Fresh Start ✨

As we head into a brand new year, it’s the perfect time to reset, realign, and take care of you.

Acupuncture is a powerful way to support your goals for the new year—whether that’s managing stress, improving sleep, boosting energy, easing pain, or creating more balance in your body and mind.

🌿 New Year, New You doesn’t mean changing who you are—it means supporting your health so you can feel your best.

I’m now offering easy online scheduling, so booking your first (or next!) appointment is just a few clicks away.

https://beginagainacupuncture.noterro.com

Let’s start the new year feeling grounded, supported, and well.

🎉 Happy New Year’s Eve! 🎉

12/30/2025

✨ One of my all-time favorite acupuncture points: GB 20 (Wind Pool) ✨
(Yes—that’s the tiny needle I’m pointing to in the photo!)

I love GB 20 because it FEELS amazing and because it shows up in nearly every headache and migraine treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In TCM, GB 20 is known as Wind Pool—a place where external and internal “wind” can lodge and rise to the head, triggering pain, tension, dizziness, and that heavy, foggy feeling so many headache patients describe.

But here’s where it gets really cool from a Western medicine perspective 👇

GB 20 sits right next to a critical neurological intersection called the trigeminocervical complex. This is where sensory input from the upper cervical spine and the trigeminal nerve (a major player in migraines) converge and communicate. When this area becomes irritated—think muscle tension, poor posture, stress—it can amplify migraine and headache pain.

By stimulating GB 20, we’re influencing this exact region:
• relaxing tight suboccipital muscles
• reducing nerve sensitization
• calming overactive pain pathways involved in migraines

Ancient wisdom 🤝 modern neuroscience.

This is why GB 20 is such a powerful point—not just because it feels good, but because it makes sense on every level.

12/26/2025

12/24/2025

🎄✨ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas… TCM Style ✨🎄

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house,
The Qi was a-stirring (even calmer than a mouse).
The Yin had settled, the Yang took a rest,
Winter whispered softly, “Slow down—this is best.”

❤️🎄

12/22/2025

🎄✨ Last-Minute Holiday Balance! ✨🎄

Looks like even Santa believes in TCM—because balance is everything this season 😉
I’ve got ONE acupuncture appointment left this week:

🕛 Friday at NOON

Perfect for calming holiday stress, boosting your Qi, and helping you glide into Christmas feeling more zen and less frazzled. In TCM terms: let’s keep your Qi flowing, not rushing like last-minute shoppers 🎁😄

Snag it before it disappears like cookies on Christmas Eve!
📩 Message me to book.