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12/25/2025

Whatever your beliefs and however you celebrate, may your Christmas be merry and bright. Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays and the warmth of the season.

And if you're going through a tough time, may you find some peace, light, and grace today.

12/21/2025

Winter Solstice. The darkest day of the year, and the pivot when days begin to lengthen instead of shrink. It's the quintessential shift from deepest yin to the faintest sliver of returning yang, and embodiment of the continuous flow from darkness to light and back to darkness.

This time of year invites quiet, deep reflection, and time snuggled up in a warm blanket with a cup of your favorite hot beverage (no judgement if it includes a wee nip!). And it marks the beginning of my annual Holiday Hibernation period.

I'll be taking 2 full weeks off from the clinic to unwind and rest deeply before jumping into the New Year. What are my plans? An intimate Christmas Eve in front of the fireplace with my husband, a quiet Christmas dinner with friends, a sparkly fun New Year's Eve, and lots of time binge watching something TBD, catching up on reading FICTION instead of geeking out on all things medical, and some gentle workouts to keep the qi flowing.

I'll be back to the clinic and ready to dive back in on January 5. That would be a great week for a post-holidays re-set, especially if it's been awhile since your last acupuncture treatment.

What about YOU? How do you celebrate (or revile!) the darkest time of year?

12/15/2025

May the Festival of Lights bring light into your life this year. Wishing a joyous Hanukkah to everyone who celebrates 💕

12/10/2025

Scan Day.

Nothing invokes anxiety in a cancer patient like needing to go in for annual scans. Whether it's a mammogram, PSA check, MRI, endoscopy, or other test, every screening is an opportunity to play "what if it's back??!" tapes in our heads. I wish I were immune, and I wish I could say it gets better with time. I'm 8 years out from my diagnosis, have had over a dozen MRIs, and it's still hard. Every. Single. Time.

Yesterday was my annual breast MRI. How did I manage the stress? I took my usual dose of CeeBeeDee which helps to reduce my unpleasant but not medically serious reaction to the contrast dye, did lots of box breathing on the way to the radiology facility, and counted backwards from 25 over and over and over while in the machine. Then, I went and got myself a treat for "adulting". A fancy, sweetened coffee drink I love, but usually avoid because the sugar isn't great for me.

Fingers are crossed and double crossed that the results are what I'm hoping for. And today, I'm back to my usual food choices after my post-procedure indulgence.

12/07/2025

Only two more clinic weeks until Holiday Hibernation officially begins!

If you have a flexible spending account, NOW is the time to use those dollars before they're lost forever. If you haven't had an acupuncture treatment for a while, it would be a great time for a re-set before getting into the holiday rush.

And if you know you're going to need supplements or herbs, please reach out. If it's in stock, you can drop by and pick up whatever you need and if it's not, I'll get your order placed.

Call or text us at (619)772-4002 to schedule an appointment or request your herbs.

12/05/2025

Can you feel the season moving towards winter? Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the days continue to get shorter and we're faced with a deep urge to slow down and take a long winter's nap while society demands we gather merrily all the way.

This time of year always feels frenetic, and it can be hard to honor the seasonal pull into deep quiet while being swept into the festivity of the Holidays. As the season winds up, now is the time to make conscious decisions about how you want your holiday season to unfold. Are you craving alone time? Dying to put on your ugly Christmas sweater and swig eggnog with a crowd? Do you feel excited about holiday shopping and giving? Or do you feel like it's just another obligation weighing you down? None of these is "wrong", and maybe you're feeling a little bit of all of them!

Usually by this time of year, I'm fantasizing about a blanket fort and planning to hunker down for two weeks where I never get out of my pajamas. But this year, I'm practically exploding with the need for sparkle and spending time with friends. Every year is different, and that's the beauty. Whatever you're feeling, whether it's joy or exhaustion or sadness or grief, it's ok, and there is a way to navigate the season while honoring your experience.

One way to keep the season "sane" is to check in with your body every time you get an invitation. Does it feel good to say "yes"? Or does it give you a gut reaction to steer clear? Whatever your gut tells you, I encourage you to honor it through the rest of the year and into 2026. Let this be the season where you're true to your spirit and give your body the excitement or quiet or whatever it's craving.

11/27/2025

It's time to celebrate the fall harvest and all the abundance which goes with it. And my joy in this season is tempered by awareness that many people in my country are struggling to put food on their tables this year. If you have the resources and can find a place in your heart for helping someone less fortunate than you are, please consider donating to a local food pantry this holiday season.

Today, on Thanksgiving, I'm taking a moment to consider all the things I have to be grateful for before heading out for a "Friendsgiving" feast. A loving husband, steady income, a roof over my head, food to share, a wonderful circle of family and friends to share it with, and a body still capable of riding a bicycle despite everything it's gone through in this lifetime. Who could ask for more?

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

11/27/2025

Today, the day before Thanksgiving, I'm feeling grateful.

🐾Grateful for Mr. Percy-Kat (in the photo) who managed the leap onto my kitchen counter to catch some sun, despite his arthritic hips.

🐾Grateful for my new home and the really cool kitchen it has (you may not know it, but my husband and I moved in October 💕)

🐾Grateful for the community sustained agriculture program which brings me awesome reasonably priced organic fruits and veggies in abundance.

🐾Grateful for friends to feed, and friends who feed us when my kitchen is a mess.

🐾Grateful to be healthy and able to contribute to tomorrow's meal without needing to be the hostess.

🐾Grateful for all of my patients and the people who keep the clinic running smoothly, and for being able to take this week off.

11/21/2025

I want to take a moment BEFORE we get into Thanksgiving week to give everyone a reminder. It seems that at this time of year, every diet "guru" and health "influencer" is talking about how to do the holidays "healthier". And so much of the message is around keeping weight off, avoiding over eating, limiting sweets and alcohol. It starts to feel punitive, and for ME, it takes all the fun out of the celebration.

I'm going to throw out a different message this holiday season. Many of us have had a challenging year. If you feel like it's time to celebrate, go all in. Have those appetizers. Sip that cocktail. Savor dessert like it's the best bite you've ever had. One day of indulgence doesn't have to derail your meal plan, your weight loss goals, or your self esteem, and the benefit of relaxing and enjoying the holiday far outweighs (pun intended!) the downside.

Moderation is a great thing to strive for. And moderation is useful in all things including moderation.

Here are my recommendations for balancing indulgence with daily life so it doesn't undo the hard work you've put in all year:

🍂 Remind yourself that it's a treat, and not your new pattern.

🍂 When you're looking at the buffet table, ask yourself "Will I enjoy this item?" If the answer is "yes", take a reasonable portion and savor it without guilt. That goes for everything INCLUDING dessert.

🍂 If you have food sensitivities, do your best to avoid eating the things you know will make you feel awful. Otherwise, let your senses be your guide to what goes on your plate.

🍂 Take a gently paced walk after your meal and before the football game to help stimulate digestion and lower your blood sugar.

🍂 If you feel overly full later in the day, movement is helpful. And when all else fails, a good dose of digestive enzymes can help you process the extra bulk in your guts.

🍂 The next morning, drink your warm beverage, eat a normal breakfast, and return to your pre-indulgence routine without beating yourself up. Remember, you're worth it!

11/19/2025

This month I've had two amazing bodywork sessions which I REALLY needed. Moving has been tough on my body, and it's been my turn to be taken care of.

These sessions got me thinking about how special it is that I GET to take care of myself in this way. I see both of these providers almost every month. Sometimes my body needs the work, and sometimes it's just nice to be supported even when nothing hurts. Yes, I really do practice what I preach where self-care is concerned!

I'm grateful for self-care. I'm grateful for being privileged enough to be able to design my life to include both time and resources for self-care, and for the knowledge I've amassed so I know what I need when I need it - whether it's a workout or extra sleep or time on another practitioner's table. And I'm grateful for the resources and practitioners who are there when my body or mind or soul are crying out for support. No matter how resourced we may be, nobody can do everything on their own, including me.

I know how hard it can be to carve out the time and the funds for self-care, and I'm honored to be able to be the trusted support person for so many patients who rely on ME for their self-care. Thank you for your trust and your continued support of my practice. I promise, I'll keep on taking care of myself so I can truly be there for YOU💕

11/15/2025

Thankful for....GOATS!

These little critters are so gentle and fun to be around. Last weekend, I got to spend a morning meditating and stretching with goats and llamas for companions, complete with snuggles, feeding, and of course, 💩. Because when you're playing with farm animals, 💩happens.

If you happen to be in San Diego when Sugar Sweet Farm is hosting one of their Zen experiences, do it!

As my theme of THANKSgiving continues this month, I'm taking a moment to breathe and be thankful for opportunities like these to get out of my normal routine and spend time with my husband doing unusual stuff like playing with GOATS.

11/13/2025

Kindness. Patience. Grace.

Seems like lately our world has been a bit short on the small, everyday acts of kindness and generosity which keep society functioning even when the world seems crazy.

Today, I challenge you to do at least one small act of kindness. Make it deliberate and intentional. Here are just a few suggestions, but feel free to do what feels good to YOU:

🌸 Buy a coffee for a stranger
🌸 Don't honk your horn when that slow driver annoys you
🌸 Drop off some unneeded food or clothing at a donation site
🌸 Volunteer your time at a food pantry or homeless shelter
🌸 Smile at that random soul who makes eye contact with you in the library
🌸 Drop a few extra "high fives" on your Peloton workout
🌸 Give your partner a hug, just because
🌸 Bring lunch to that un-homed person you pass on the way to work each day

So many little things which cost next to nothing to do, but can make someone's day. How can be be more kind, not just today, but every day?

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