Awaken Now Acupuncture & Wellness

Awaken Now Acupuncture & Wellness Awaken Now wakes you up to the world around you, to your life style and to your health - it awakens YOU!

Complimentary and alternative medicine will bring your body back into balance, prevent disease and alleviate present illnesses. Dr. Marina Dabcevic earned her master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at Yo San University in Los Angeles, California. After successfully passing the national as well as California licensing exams, Dr. Dabcevic earned her doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. She completed a 1-year internship at Skagit Valley Regional Cancer Care Center, where she worked closely with doctors and patients. She also completed an internship at two prestigious hospitals in China. Prior to her studies in Eastern medicine, Dr. Dabcevic earned a diploma in Reflexology and a bachelor's in Homeopathy at the Nature Care College in Syndey, Australia. As a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, Dr. Dabcevic specializes in oncology and chronic pain management. Her approach is holistic, taking into account not only each patient's physical state but also his or her mental and emotional states. The body is entirely connected and, we know that the physical state has an impact on the mental and emotional states, just as much as the emotional state influences the body physically. Dr. Dabcevic tailors each treatment specifically to each patient, and strives to achieve the best end result the patient requires. Her goal is not only to help her patients but to educate them so each patient can help themselves.

12/10/2025

Year after year, we watch the rush to buy gifts that are soon forgotten but imagine a gift that could genuinely change someone’s well-being.

Experiences that reduce stress, spark joy, and deepen connection don’t just feel good, they biochemically change us. Research from the University of North Carolina found that people who experience regular positive emotions show up to 30% stronger immune responses and significantly lower inflammation markers. That’s real, measurable healing.

So this year, consider giving the gift of presence like a retreat, a wellness session or a book that invites reflection and rest because the most meaningful gifts aren’t wrapped, they’re lived.

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Giving offers more than just kindness, it's beneficial for your health. Generosity stimulates the vagus nerve, reducing ...
12/10/2025

Giving offers more than just kindness, it's beneficial for your health. Generosity stimulates the vagus nerve, reducing inflammation and promoting heart health.

When you give without expecting anything in return, oxytocin and dopamine levels increase, fostering connection and happiness. These neurochemicals also decrease stress hormones and improve immune function. Scientific evidence highlights that generosity has direct biological impacts, not just emotional ones.

This holiday season, consider giving restorative experiences such as a retreat, a wellness session, or the Awaken Now book to cultivate lasting health and stronger connections.

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What a whirlwind of a weekend…My book launched!!!It went to number 1 in 5 categories on the Amazon best sellers listsIt ...
12/08/2025

What a whirlwind of a weekend…

My book launched!!!

It went to number 1 in 5 categories on the Amazon best sellers lists
It was downloaded over 2000 time in 3 days

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who supported me and encouraged me, what an incredible feat!

Your body isn’t your enemy, it’s your greatest feedback system.When your hormones are balanced, everything changes. Your...
12/04/2025

Your body isn’t your enemy, it’s your greatest feedback system.

When your hormones are balanced, everything changes. Your mood lifts, energy stabilizes, sleep deepens and your metabolism finally feels like it’s working with you, not against you.

At our Functional Weight-Loss Retreat, we’ll focus on resetting your hormonal rhythm, supporting thyroid, adrenal, and s*x hormones so your body can naturally return to balance. No crash diets, no guilt — just science, nourishment, and trust in your biology.

Join the Weight-Loss Retreat now -> https://www.awakennowhealth.com/retreats

12/02/2025

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, the scale just won’t move? It’s not about laziness or lack of willpower, it’s about biology.

When your body is stressed or doesn’t feel safe, your nervous system goes into protection mode. It holds on — to weight, to energy, to anything that feels necessary for survival.

At our Functional Weight Loss Retreat in Bali, we help your body find safety again. Through gentle detox, balanced nutrition, energy-restoring movement, and nervous system–calming practices, your metabolism learns to release what it’s been holding onto.

This isn’t about forcing change, it’s about reminding your body it’s safe to let go. To reset, restore, and remember how light you’re truly meant to feel.

Most people think a slow metabolism means something’s wrong. But often, it’s your body’s way of protecting you.When you ...
12/02/2025

Most people think a slow metabolism means something’s wrong. But often, it’s your body’s way of protecting you.

When you undereat, over-stress, or under-sleep, your mitochondria, the tiny energy factories inside your cells, slow down to conserve fuel. Chronic inflammation and high cortisol then signal your body to store energy instead of burn it. The answer isn’t restriction, it’s restoration.

When you reduce inflammation and support mitochondrial health, your metabolism begins to trust you again. Energy rises. Fatigue fades. Your body starts using fuel efficiently instead of holding onto it.

At our Functional Weight-Loss Retreat in Bali, we’ll help you reignite your metabolism through anti-inflammatory nutrition, nervous system repair, and mitochondrial renewal. This spring, give your cells permission to heal and remember how energized, light, and alive you’re meant to feel. Click the link in bio to join the retreat.

11/28/2025

During menopause, your hormones shift and your metabolism listens.

This isn’t about eating less or exercising more. It’s about understanding how estrogen, progesterone, insulin, and cortisol change the way your body uses energy.

With the right nutrition, movement, and recovery, your body can find balance again.

Explore the Menopause & Renewal Retreat today. Link in bio.

Wishing everyone a very happy thanksgiving! Thankful for the love and family and community and adventures around us! ...
11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a very happy thanksgiving! Thankful for the love and family and community and adventures around us!

Food is information. Every bite is communication with your hormones. Nutrition isn’t just calories or macros, it’s messa...
11/26/2025

Food is information. Every bite is communication with your hormones.

Nutrition isn’t just calories or macros, it’s messaging.
When you eat balanced meals that include protein, fiber, and healthy fats, your body releases GLP-1 and leptin — hormones that tell your brain, “I’m nourished.”

At the same time, steady blood sugar reduces cortisol spikes, easing stress on your adrenal system and promoting fat metabolism rather than storage.
But when meals are skipped, sleep is lost, or processed foods dominate, your hormonal communication gets fuzzy. The result? Cravings, mood swings, fatigue, and weight resistance.

At the Functional Weight Loss Retreat in Bali, we’ll help you rebuild this communication channel through:
✨ Functional nutrition workshops that simplify the science of metabolism and gut health
✨ Balanced, anti-inflammatory meals designed to restore hormonal feedback and reduce cravings
✨ Mindful eating rituals that retrain your body’s hunger and fullness cues
✨ Education on blood sugar, insulin, and cortisol balance for sustainable results

You’ll leave understanding how to eat in alignment with your hormones, not against them. This is nourishment that builds trust, not restriction. Explore the retreat details through the link in bio.

Menopause isn’t a loss, it’s a shift in biology that asks for new rhythms. This transition isn’t an ending; it’s a recal...
11/24/2025

Menopause isn’t a loss, it’s a shift in biology that asks for new rhythms.

This transition isn’t an ending; it’s a recalibration. As estrogen and progesterone naturally decline, your body starts rewriting how it uses energy, manages temperature, and regulates sleep.

Your adrenal glands, thyroid, and metabolism all step in to take on new roles, which means the habits that once worked may no longer serve you in this phase. Hot flashes, fatigue, weight changes, or mood fluctuations aren’t failures, they are actual feedback. They’re your body’s way of saying, “I need new support.”

At the Menopause & Renewal Retreat in Bali, we’ll explore what this next season of womanhood truly requires:
✨ Functional medicine insights to understand your changing hormones, gut microbiome, and metabolic patterns
✨ Nutritional guidance that supports detoxification and stabilizes energy without restriction
✨ Restorative therapies to balance cortisol, promote deeper sleep, and replenish your reserves
✨ Mind-body practices to reconnect you with confidence, sensuality, and clarity

This is your invitation to redefine menopause as a powerful initiation, one that invites renewal, freedom, and wisdom. Menopause & Renewal Retreat — May 11 – May 16, 2026 - link in bio!

11/21/2025

Autoimmunity isn’t self-destruction, it’s miscommunication.

Your immune system isn’t attacking you out of malice, it’s confused, overwhelmed, and overstimulated. When chronic inflammation quiets, the gut heals, and your nervous system relaxes, then your immune cells begin to recognize safety again.

At the Autoimmune Reset Retreat, we’ll explore the full-circle process of healing through:
✨Functional medicine education — understanding triggers like stress, infections, toxins, and nutrient deficiencies.
✨Restorative movement and somatic practices that regulate the vagus nerve and reduce immune overactivation.
✨Detoxification and cellular repair therapies to clear what’s burdening your system.
✨Emotional integration sessions to release stored tension that keeps the body in defense mode.

Healing isn’t about silencing your immune system, it’s about teaching it to trust again. Your body doesn’t need to be controlled; it needs to be supported. Discover how peace, presence, and personalized care can help your body return to balance, one breath, one meal, one moment at a time.

Link in bio to explore the Autoimmune Reset Retreat.

Autoimmune healing begins in the gut, long before symptoms appear. Nearly 70% of your immune system lives in the gut. Wh...
11/19/2025

Autoimmune healing begins in the gut, long before symptoms appear.

Nearly 70% of your immune system lives in the gut. When your microbiome loses diversity or your intestinal lining becomes permeable (“leaky gut”), the immune system starts to overreact and then it mistakes your own tissues as threats.

Food plays a massive role here. Every bite sends a chemical message:
✨Omega-3s soothe inflammation and stabilize membranes.
✨Curcumin, quercetin, and polyphenols quiet cytokines, the molecules that drive pain and fatigue.
✨Fiber and fermented foods feed the bacteria that help regulate immune balance.

At the Autoimmune Reset Retreat, every meal is intentionally designed to heal, it will be vibrant, anti-inflammatory, and delicious. You’ll learn how to use food as both nourishment and medicine, supporting detox pathways, gut repair, and hormonal harmony.

Healing your immune system isn’t about restriction, it’s about learning which foods communicate safety to your body. Are you ready to restore your gut, your energy, and your peace of mind?

Autoimmune Reset Retreat — May 4 – May 9, 2026

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