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01/28/2022

Realizing that telling parents sleep is important is DANGEROUS territory. But for all those lacking in some quality shut eye, try to add a dose of yoga nidra to your day. Also known as yogic sleep, it’s good for the body on so many levels. It reduces stress, benefits overall quality of sleep… And the best part is - all you have to do is lay down. You cannot do this wrong! I highly recommend the version on Spotify. Knocks me out in the best of ways every single time. 💫

12/28/2021

I’m extremely jazzed to see an increasingly popular trend of acknowledging and discussing menopause. Slow and steady, America! This is wonderful to finally be openly discussing something many of us (wrongfully) associate with an ending of vitality. But I’d like to suggest we all open up the topic of perimenopause as well. This, too, is shelved as a taboo subject that brings shame to many women. It’s really unfortunate that many suffer for years with symptoms that can be treated and eased with acupuncture, and also greatly helped with both herbs and western medicine. Perimenopause is much like puberty, in that it’s not something that happens overnight. Just because you might be in this category, doesn’t mean tomorrow you’ll be in menopause. As puberty takes years, so does this change. Lara Briden writes in her excellent book Hormone Repair Manual, perimenopause “is not about aging. [It’s] a second puberty and is temporary.” Perimenopause can manifest as poor sleep, period changes, fatigue, sore breasts, migraines, night sweats, anxiety, depression, and pelvic pain. Most of these symptoms actually lessen or go away when you enter menopause. Remember awkward teenage years as your body was transitioning into adulthood? It’s kinda like that. So instead of suffering in silence or thinking you’re alone, I recommend seeking help. Know that what you are feeling can be helped and alleviated. Acupuncture works tremendously well. As do western meds, if need be. But most importantly, talk about it openly. With your doctor. With friends. With your partner. The shame that’s associated with women’s health is one of the biggest tragedies in modern healthcare. Almost 50% of the population is or will be dealing with these issues. It’s about time we learned and understood more about them. 💫

12/14/2021

I’m finding there are two groups of people I’m coming across these days: Those who are feeling the need to go inward and keep cozy. And those who have young ‘uns who are interrupting a good nights sleep. Either / or : both - this one’s for you:
1 cup of brewed coffee
3/4 cup of hot water
1/4 cup of steamed milk (I use )
1 tsp of
1 tbl cacao (or turmeric dark hot chocolate if you’re feeling fancy!)
1 date
Blend it all up!

10/10/2021

Happy midwifery week! Especially to this unbelievable superhuman .midwifery - Nuranisa you are above and beyond the greatest and I thank my lucky stars for you every day! You gave my whole family the most beautiful gift of experiencing the birth of my third baby. And as a mother, you gave me the powerful gift to labor and deliver a baby with compassion, support, dignity, love…all the things that women deserve. I don’t know how you do it but you are forever superheroes in my book! .midwifery .space

09/27/2021

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
What a special way to welcome the changing of the seasons. Was honored to share space with such a lovely group of humans, yesterday. Thank you to all who came out! .space 🍁🍁🍁

09/20/2021

Fall is in the air! Most of us are excited for the crisp change of the season. As much fun as it is to start thinking sweater weather, some of us might be experiencing some not so fun typical fall symptoms. Scratchy, sore throat? Check. Sudden allergies? Check. Eczema flairs or skin issues coming up? Check check. We are entering the season of the lung, that controls and influences all these issues. Start to think about pulling out your scarves and protecting your necks. And also, add some lung nourishing foods to your meals. The lungs like white colored foods. Think potatoes, daikon, walnuts, oats, figs, pears, and white sesame seeds. Above you’ll find my go-to fall breakfast or snack. Chopped pears (baked if you’ve got the time!) + white sesame seeds + walnuts + a drizzle of honey. I use for an extra boost of support. It’s delicious for kids and adults, and a tasty way to support our bodies while we shift seasons. *Extra thanks to and your mama for your homegrown pears! 🍐🙌🏼💘

09/18/2021

Fun times today hanging at with & .space ✨ Community acupuncture on a beautiful Saturday morning with lovely folks both on and off the table. Doesn’t get any better! Thanks to all who supported the NUR Space Community Meal Train Program. For those who don’t know, this program supports new mamas and families by delivering meals from local restaurants, with special attention to BIPOC families. Rivertowners, you are a wonderful bunch!

08/30/2021

Very excited to be offering this beautiful workshop with the incredible Tori Cronk and and Stephanie Wright! Move your body, get some acupuncture, and eat delicious Ayurvedic foods, all catered to support the changing of the seasons. The shift from summer to fall is beautiful and potent. Back to school, back to work, into the heart of the unknown all around. It’s exciting and it’s also A LOT. We’re here for you. Sign up via .space website. Workshop is open to the public, with proof of vaccination required. DM me for any questions!

https://www.nurspace.com/nur-calendar/autumn-equinox-immersive-restoration

08/19/2021

To all the folks out there with two legged alarm clocks I SEE YOU. Parenting the most wonderful trip ever but holy smokes is it hard too. I try to encourage parent patients out there to treat yourself well. We bring our cars in for maintenance and service checks a few times a year. This is to make sure everything is running well and aligned. Let’s treat ourselves better than our cars! Give yourself rest breaks and services in any way possible. Acupuncture helps. So does massage. Reading a book or journaling BY YOURSELF. Drive off to a park if you have to and just watch some nature. Do something you and only you love to do. Pausing and checking in is a good way to put fuel in your tank so you can then keep going. Also - if anyone knows where the two legged alarm clock snooze button is, please let me know! 😵‍💫

08/13/2021

September 18th some wonderful fellow acupuncturists and I are hosting a little pop up at The Good Witch] in Hastings! Who doesn’t need a little tune up these days 🙋🏻‍♀️ This lovely event will offer sliding scale acupuncture to help whatever ails. Sign up via the link below to secure your slot! The proceeds from the event will benefit NUR Space’s Community Meal Train Program, which allows volunteers to purchase meal delivery gift cards from local restaurants to support newly post-partum families, with special attention to BIPOC families.

https://www.ketermedicine.com/pop-up
space The Good Witch] .midwifery

08/01/2021

Aches and pains are something I’m used to seeing in my practice. Of course there are the usual questions - mainly around what are you doing to your body? But I’m also seeing lots of people coming in lately with pain that’s related to how they are thinking. With all that’s going on in the world, it’s natural to be in a perpetual state of WHAT IF. Many of us are ruminating possible upcoming scenarios. For the school year. For work. For seeing families or planning trips. Many of us are far from the present moment. To combat this state of existing in a future that isn’t here yet, we need to pull back both mentally and physically. The back represents the past. The front, the future. For a natural readjustment, strengthen the back body. Take some deep breaths not just down low into the belly but also back into kidneys. Mental somersaults are at an Olympic level these days. Remember the moment right in front of us matters the most.

07/27/2021

Last night’s backyard yoga by the incredible ✨ I feel so lucky to know Tori. Her classes beautifully match her huge heart and soul. There’s a special type of care she carries as a teacher that we all need these days. I wish I could bottle this up and prescribe it to all patients! While I figure that one out, try to find an in person class with this magical human that matches your busy summer schedule. 💓

07/24/2021

Most perfect balance at .space of zen vibes + an assortment of magnatiles for the littles. For all parents out there - feel free to bring in your kiddos for your session. Of course it’s nice to take a break but if you don’t have childcare, don’t let that stop you from getting your acupuncture on! We make it work. ✌🏼

06/22/2021

Who doesn’t love getting a massage? Truly one of my favorite parts of of having a little one is watching them react to getting a good massage. They are the embodiment of DELIGHTED. Go gently. Lay out a towel or blanket and use whatever lotion you are using on your baby regularly. (Less scents and additives, the better.) Bottoms of the feet are important spots to include. There’s an old TCM tip that says massaging 50 x from heel to ball of the feet on each foot helps avoid colic. Arms, legs, and back all feel wonderful! Most important, take the time to do nothing else but connect with your baby. The best part of a massage - no matter how old you are - is that you are in the moment! It’s a beautiful way to connect with your little one. *note: pile of laundry in the background bc this is a still life 🤪

05/30/2021

Hello from a Friday at Nur Space! Phew it feels good to be back giving treatments again.

I’m hearing many of you say how tired and confused and drained you feel. But I also want to remind everyone - what we have been going through ✨ for over a year now ✨would have been a great movie plot. Less ideal, is that we actually starred in this drama in real time. This time we are living in is hopeful but murky. If you do feel stressed out, in some ways that’s actually pretty a-ok. It means you are awake and aware. Acupuncture helps with adrenal fatigue tremendously. It’s also helpful to treat yourself with some self-care. Massage both inner and outer ankles on a daily basis. Potent acupuncture points lay in this area! Massage helps stimulate these points as well. It’s okay if sometimes you are not okay right now. Try to spend some time every day massaging this area. A little goes a very long way.

05/09/2021

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04/23/2021

Humans can be a mighty wacky species but then we go and create something like this and you think, welp. We can sure be pretty darn great too.

04/13/2021

Is there anything more Spring than magnolia trees in bloom? It’s my absolute favorite thing after months of winter. But did you know, in addition to taking pictures of the beautiful tree, you can also eat ‘em? There is no greater show of why it’s important to eat in season than the magnolia tree. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is xin yi hua, and it’s a powerful food for helping the lung and the stomach. It’s spicy and warm, much like ginger. And it is excellent for helping all the not so fun signs of spring, like allergies. Think: itchy eyes, runny nose, cough, or loss of smell. Basically, most sinus and nasal problems. You can make tea out of it, or make a simple syrup (which is then delicious to use for baking). Or my personal favorite way - pickle it. I used rice vinegar, coconut sugar, and about seven cups of petals - rinsed and plucked. It’s delicious, almost like pickled ginger but more floral and not as spicy. Add petals to rice bowls, avocado toast, or as a condiment however you fancy. Make sure to use a tree that’s not treated with pesticides. Extra thanks to my kind neighbors for letting my daughter and I come by and grab a few petals 🙏 🌸

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“From the first faint breath of the infant to the last gasp of the dying man, it is one long story of continued breathing. Life is but a series of breaths.” William Walker Atkinson One of the questions I’ll always ask patients is - how is your breathing? I think many folks think they shouldn’t start a meditation practice because they couldn’t possibly do it correctly. They don’t have time. They couldn’t sit correctly. They’d think of what else they have to do. I try to redirect people’s thoughts about this. There’s no wrong way to meditate. Only have five minutes? Great. Did you think about what you need at the grocery store the whole time? That’s okay. Did you fidget? That’s okay too. (See: me pausing mid practice to spot a bird up overhead.) Any effort to pause and breathe is a wonderful, healing thing. It’s perfectly fine if some days it’s easier to pause and breathe than others. Well done, you’re human! ✨

Sun’s out and shot is in! #yayscience

Background noise galore because #reality but is anyone else finding daily respite through online workouts as of late? I think I hear a universal YES. @theclass is giving me LIFE these days, and it makes me oh so happy when I ask Esmé if she’s ready for her jumping jacks she sprints into the living room. Thank you @taryntoomey !! 🙏⭐️ Does anyone else have any good recommendations that are bringing them their daily dose of sanity? 🙌🏼 #corona #moveyourbody #giveyourmindabreak #getoutofyourmind #theclass #taryntoomey #familyexercise #findyourheart #besafe #behealthy

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