Bergen Valley Acupuncture

01/21/2026

❤️ Valentine’s Day is coming up — don’t forget to show yourself a little love.

💕 CUPPING THERAPY can:
• Reduce muscle tightness and stiffness
• Increase blood flow
• Support nervous system regulation
• Aid recovery and relaxation

❣️ Self-care that helps your body unwind and restore.

🫶🏼 Now offering heart-shaped cupping as part of our cupping therapy options.

01/20/2026

🎸 Your HANDS are remarkable instruments. Yesterday I treated a well-known musician for hand arthritis—a reminder that even the most skilled, resilient hands still require thoughtful care.

🤘🏼Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine don’t simply target pain—they address the underlying causes of stiffness, inflammation, weakness, and discomfort in the hands and wrists.

👇🏼Here’s how it helps
• Reduces inflammation in joints and soft tissue
• Improves circulation to fingers, wrists, and tendons
• Decreases nerve sensitivity (tingling, burning, stiffness)
• Relaxes overworked muscles & tendons
• Supports cartilage and joint health over time
• Enhances dexterity, grip strength & mobility

🎹 For musicians, artists, desk workers, athletes—or anyone whose hands are their livelihood—TCM looks at the whole system: overuse, stress, posture, sleep, digestion, and circulation all matter.

🎶 Pain relief is great. Preserving function is everything.

01/20/2026

🌟 Thanks to the overwhelming support of our patients and community, Bergen Valley Acupuncture is officially a

BEST OF BERGEN 2026 FINALIST 🏆

Thank you to everyone who voted. We’re beyond grateful for your continued support. 🙏🏼

Cara Galorenzo Parassio

01/20/2026

Back Shu points are where the energy of each organ meets the back of the body 🌿
On the Urinary Bladder channel, the Lung Back Shu (UB 13) supports the Lungs in TCM—our connection to breath, immunity, grief, and the ability to let go.

📍 Location: Between the spinous processes of T3 and T4, about 1.5 cun lateral to the midline of the back.

When this point is supported, we’re not just breathing…
we’re processing, releasing, and making space 🤍

01/19/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi and Blood are deeply connected.
When they flow freely, the body feels flexible, energized, and healthy.
There’s a classic saying in TCM:

✨ “Where there is free flow, there is no pain. Where there is pain, there is lack of free flow.”

The Liver system plays a central role in keeping Qi, Blood, and emotions moving smoothly. It’s especially important for women’s health, influencing menstruation, fertility, and emotional balance.

The Spleen and Kidney systems support the creation of Qi and Blood, helping nourish the body at a deeper level.

In our modern world — full of stress, overstimulation, processed foods, and medications — the Liver is often under the most strain. In TCM, supporting Liver flow isn’t about “detoxing,” but about restoring balance so the body can regulate itself more efficiently.

When Qi and Blood move well, the whole system benefits — physically, mentally, and emotionally. 🌿

01/17/2026

We upgrade our homes, cars, and closets — but your body is the system that carries you through every stage of life.

Acupuncture is preventative care. It supports nervous system regulation, circulation, and tissue recovery, helping the body function, heal, and adapt over time.

Invest in your health now. Your future self will thank you.

📍 Bergen Valley Acupuncture
171 E Ridgewood Ave, Suite 207
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

📞 Call: 201.857.2900
💬 Text: 201.644.6214
💻 bergenvalleyacupuncture.com
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01/17/2026

❄️ The Power of Wintering: How to Build Energy Without Burning Out 🔥

January often arrives with big expectations: new goals, fresh motivation, a push to “get back on track.” But for many people, it also arrives with fatigue, low motivation, and burnout.
If that’s you, nothing is wrong. Winter is the one season where your body naturally asks for conservation, warmth, and nourishment. Fighting that instinct often leads to more exhaustion—not more progress.

❄️ Why Winter Burnout Is So Common

Winter energy is different. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and end-of-year stress all add up. Your nervous system works harder just to stay balanced, leaving less capacity for willpower and productivity.

🧣 Common January signs include:
* Feeling tired even after sleep
* Needing more warmth and comfort
* Craving cooked or hearty foods
* Feeling less motivated than expected

These aren’t failures. They’re signals.
“Wintering” doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means building energy instead of spending it.

☃️ Small Winter Habits That Build Energy: A few supportive habits make a real difference:
* Eat warm, grounding meals. Warm foods are easier on digestion and reduce stress on your system.
* Simplify dinner decisions. Less decision fatigue means more energy left for living.
* Protect your evenings. Earlier nights support deeper recovery.
* Repeat what works. Consistency matters more than intensity.

🥣 Why Soup Is a Winter Power Move: Warm soups and broths are one of the easiest ways to support energy in winter:
* Gentle on digestion
* Comforting when stress is high
* Easy to repeat several times per week

💪🏼 Building energy now sets the foundation for clarity, motivation, and momentum later.

01/10/2026

✨ Ear seeding made and ✨

Ear seeding — a gentle, non-invasive form of acupuncture rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine — was recently highlighted by VOGUE and The New York Times as a growing wellness trend.

A beautiful reminder that ancient healing practices continue to find their place in modern wellness.

Proud to offer ear seeding as part of a grounded, personalized approach to care . 🤍

01/08/2026

It’s the LAST DAY to VOTE… Swallowing my pride 🙈 and shooting my shot one more time. So grateful for all the support 💕

Thank you so much for nominating us for Best of Bergen back in October.

We’re excited to share that Bergen Valley Acupuncture has advanced to the FINAL round of voting for Best Alternative/Complementary Medicine Service in (201) Magazine’s Best of Bergen Community’s Choice Awards 2026! 🎉

Voting is now open and closes on January 9th, and we’d be honored to have your vote.

Vote here + click this link 👉 https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/201-mag/2025/12/08/best-of-bergen-2026-poll-vote/87553609007/

Simply select “Health & Beauty,” go to the “Best Alternative/Complementary Medicine Service” section, and choose Bergen Valley Acupuncture, Ridgewood. Then click, Vote!

Thank you so much for your continued support! 🙏

(201) Magazine readers and local businesses vote on who is the Best of Bergen in 2026.

12/30/2025

✌🏼out 2025 ….enjoying some time with my favorite people. See you in 2026.

12/24/2025

We're excited to share that Bergen Valley Acupuncture has advanced to the FINAL round of voting for Best Alternative/ Complementary Medicine Service in (201) Magazine's Best of Bergen Community's Choice Awards 2026!

We'd be so grateful for your vote!

>>> Click this direct link:

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/201-mag/2025/12/08/best-of-bergen-2026-poll-vote/87553609007/?mc_cid=f9a5d13200&mc_eid=9ffbd5ead3!%20

>>> Select Health & Beauty
>>> Choose Best Alternative/ Complementary Medicine Service
>>> Vote for Bergen Valley Acupuncture, Ridgewood
>>> Click Vote

Thank you for your continued support!

12/24/2025