SuZen Acupuncture

11/11/2025

Thank you Veterans and spouses ☯️

Thank you veterans! Here's a list of Veterans Day events happening near you➡

🇺🇸Florrisant, MO - Nov. 10th @ 1 p.m. - parade and festival
The parade will begin at Bangert Park, preceding North on Florissant Road, and then turn left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW Post 4105 where there be a festival atmosphere with food, music, and awards. The St Louis Veterans Coalition will be honoring several St Louis area veterans with awards, and the community will be honoring our 2024 Florissant Veteran of the Year, Ron Smith.

🇺🇸Edwardsville, IL - Nov. 11 @ 3 p.m. - parade
American Legion Post #199 will host the annual Veterans Day Parade. The event will feature veterans and an array of military vehicles, along with area bands and other organizations. The parade will begin in the 900 block of North Main Street, traveling south on Main Street before wrapping up on West Street.

🇺🇸Greenville, IL - Nov. 11 @ 10:30 a.m. - ceremony and speech
AMVETS Post 140, the Bond County Veterans Memorial Committee, and other veterans organizations will conduct the 27th annual Veteran’s Day ceremony Monday, November 11. Activities begin at 10:30 AM at the Veterans Memorial on the square in Greenville. Flags will be changed and memorial bricks for World War II vets will be recognized. The ceremony will follow at 11 AM at the Greenville First United Methodist Church. Keynote address by Lt Col. Christopher Blake, 18th Air Force.

🇺🇸O'Fallon, IL - Nov. 11 @ 11 a.m. - parade
This observance event will begin at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church 1111 E Hwy 50. The event will feature guest speaker, Major General Charles D Bolton, USAF, Commander, 18th Air Force, AMC from Scott Air Force Base, as well as participation from Miss O'Fallon, Katie Zimmerman, the OTHS AFJROTC, and VFW Post 805, among others. The names of the newly inscribed veterans will be introduced at this time. Pre-service music will begin at 10:45 a.m. Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals and decorations. The Veterans Day parade will be hosted by VFW Post 805 beginning at 2 p.m. from O'Fallon Community Park. The parade route will proceed west on E 3rd St, north on S Lincoln Ave. and west on W 1st St, end at VFW Post 805.

🇺🇸Belleville, IL - Nov. 11 @ 11 a.m. - Noon - ceremony and speech at the Belleville Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220

🇺🇸Perryville, MO - Nov. 11 @ 11 a.m. - music and ceremony
This year’s ceremony will feature keynote speaker Clay Hahs, President of the MNVM Board of Directors. The event will include a commemorative ceremony, musical tributes, and an opportunity for attendees to engage in discussions with Veterans and community members. 1172 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Perryville, MO 63775

11/07/2025

Thank you Buddhism

Some days won’t be good — live fully anyway.
Not every sunrise brings joy. Some days feel heavy, confusing, or slow.
But life is still happening in those moments.
Buddhism teaches us to be present with whatever arises — not only the pleasant.
Even on the hard days, breathe deeply, walk gently, and stay awake to life.
Storms pass. Your presence remains.

Some people won’t be honest — speak truth anyway.
The world is full of masks and performances.
But your truth is your alignment.
Your words reflect your inner state.
Be the one whose integrity doesn’t depend on the behavior of others.
In Buddhism, truth (Satya) is not just spoken — it is lived.

Some hearts you love won’t love you back — love deeply anyway.
Not every connection is meant to be mutual.
Some souls meet us only to teach us something.
Loving without attachment is the highest form of love —
A love that gives without demanding, holds without clinging, cares without controlling.
This is the love that frees you.

Some games won’t be fair — play fair anyway.
Life won’t always reward effort immediately.
Some wins go unnoticed. Some wrongs go unpunished.
But karma is always active — silently recording intentions.
Stay honest. Stay noble. Let the universe take care of balance.

Some souls won’t be kind — be good anyway.
Our kindness is not a reaction to others.
It’s a reflection of who we are.
When you choose compassion in a world that often chooses ego —
you become the healing the world desperately needs.

There is a quiet power in being unshaken.
In doing what is right even when no one sees.
In loving without fear.
In living with depth, even on difficult days.

That’s where peace is.
That’s where growth is.
That’s where your soul rises.

Be that person.
Anyway.

11/02/2025

Ring Theory in Trauma Informed Care
"If you want to scream or cry or complain, if you want to tell someone how shocked you are or how icky you feel, or whine about how it reminds you of all the terrible things that have happened to you lately, that's fine. It's a perfectly normal response. Just DO IT TO SOMEONE IN A BIGGER RING."

SuZen Acupuncture provides trauma informed care. I am NOT a trauma therapist so am not able to listen to detailed descriptions of the events that took place. What I provide as an acupuncturist is an override of sorts to your nervous system in order to bring your mind-body-spirt into better balance.

11/01/2025

Insomnia? Acupuncture can help☯️Thank you Aura Hygiene

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10/26/2025

Some clients love this point to help “lower the crazy feeling” ☯️

10/22/2025

https://voyagestl.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-susan-grumbine-of-suzen-acupuncture Excited to be featured in Voyage STL 🥰

Today we’d like to introduce you to Susan Grumbine. Hi Susan, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.SuZen Acupuncture is honored to celebrate 10 years in business in 2025. I studied to become a medical doctor from an early age but when I got to college and saw how medicine was pract...

10/19/2025

Today's gentle reminder: 'I know how to take care of myself. I am healthier than I have ever been.' 💟

10/17/2025

Thank you The Latest Kate

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10/15/2025

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

This time is dedicated to supporting the many individuals and families across Canada who are grieving the loss of a baby due to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.

Pregnancy and infant loss is a deeply personal and often heartbreaking experience that affects not only parents, but also extended family, friends, and healthcare providers. It’s a complex grief that can be hard to put into words.

There’s no right or wrong way to grieve the loss of a child. If you know someone who has gone through this kind of loss, consider reaching out. Even a simple message can mean a lot. You can learn more about how to offer compassionate support and listen with empathy here https://mygrief.ca/mod/lesson/view.php?id=933

10/10/2025

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!! Thank you to all of the amazing people who have supported SuZen Acupuncture! I am in awe of all you have invested in your healing. Sending so much love and healing mojo to everyone 💕☯️

10/09/2025

Thank you Hesed Place - Complex Trauma Recovery

10/07/2025

Finding the trees in the forest that is Medicare: I received a polite, direct phone inquiry today,’I see on your website that you do NOT accept insurance but do you have the credentials to accept Medicare or to file for reimbursement from Medicare?’ No, I do not. So pleased with this interaction. Easy Peasy.

The new Medicare ‘Answer Book’ came out recently and again lists acupuncture as one of its covered services. Medicare made a tiny improvement in language by including information about credentialling. Here’s the rub: the SERVICE of acupuncture is covered. It does not reimburse the ACUPUNCTURIST, a licensed, board certified acupuncturist with 10 years experience and multiple advanced degrees (me.)

As more acupuncturists become employed by medical facilities, it’s likely that those practitioners working under the auspices of an AMA recognized facility will be able to file under Medicare. Today is not that day.

Wishing everyone well navigating this forest😉