Aqu Wellness

I’m at a loss for words. I write this from my friends yard in San Diego marveling at the clear blue skies with fresh air, tears in my eyes thinking about the nightmare that has happened to my beloved home, Los Angeles. Feeling immense gratitude that I have a home to go back to, and simultaneously so heavy hearted that thousands do not.

Devastation, catastrophe, heartbreak - none of the words feel as if they carry enough weight to the loss that has happened.

Malibu and the Palisades were places I grew up going to all the time. The Palisades holds a particularly special place in my heart. In 2019 I opened my first acupuncture studio there, Aqu Wellness. I got to know the community over the years and my clients became my friends. I learned that many people living there had been there for generations. Born, raised, then raising their own families in that same little spot on the hilltop.
When my son was born in 2022 I made the decision to close my office to focus on being with him.
Reflecting on my time there, I felt truly blessed everyday walking around the village on my lunch break, grabbing a coffee at the local coffee shop down the street, afternoon hikes at Temescal Canyon after work, ocean views on my commute home to Santa Monica. It’s just special, what can I say.

To all the people in Los Angeles that have lost their home, their sanctuary, their memories, business, school, their pets, even just their favorite part of their daily routine, I feel I can speak on behalf of the rest of our city that we are all here standing behind you. ❤️

SPRING ~ 🌱 As we emerge from winter, spring invites us to grow and transform like the nature around us. The Yang energy of spring encourages lighter meals, staying active and reawakening the body and mind to see thing with a new perspective of self-awareness and taking action. Slide to learn more about how you can stay feeling your best during the season change.

In celebration of Valentines Day today, slide to learn all about the heart meridian in Chinese medicine and how it connects to your everyday life. ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Lunar New Year! Today marks the year of the water tiger as the new moon in Aquarius begins. 🌘🐅🌊 I couldn’t help but post this adorable tiger cub since my baby (who’s due to arrive this month!) will be year of the Tiger. People born in Year of the Tiger represent bravery, charm, good luck, confidence and strength. Let these traits be a symbol for energy of 2022 in everything you set out to accomplish. #2022

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It’s Holiday season! 🎁 For most of us that means an increase in foods we don’t normally eat. While balance is key to navigating indulgence, it’s nice to have some tips on hand for those days you went a little overboard on the eggnog and cookies. 🍪⠀
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💫Bao He Wan is a great Chinese herbal formula to have on hand that helps relieve unpleasant Qi and food stagnation in the Middle Jiao, also known as stomach and spleen. *Talk to your herbalist or Acupuncturist on ways to order and if this formula is right for you. ⠀
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💫Cold drinks constrict your digestion and put out the necessary digestive fire you need to help break foods down, so steer clear of ice in your water. Instead, opt for warming teas. ⠀
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💫Acupuncture is a great tool to help stimulate your body’s natural healing response and to aid in proper digestion. If you can’t make it in for an appointment, try some self-acupressure! ⠀
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Chinese Medicine understands the fact that we are a part of nature. Autumn reminds us that it’s natural to shed the old so that we have space to welcome new growth. Allow yourself to flow with the falling leaves and release with the season. 🍂⠀
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➡️ Slide images to for tips on how to stay mentally and physically nourished through fall. ⠀
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Chinese Medicine understands the fact that we are a part of nature. Autumn reminds us that it’s natural to shed the old so that we have space to welcome new growth. Allow yourself to flow with the falling leaves and release with the season.

Alo Winter House was a snowy winter land of wellness and fun last week! To keep the good vibes going into their week 2 of Alo House, we thought we’d offer a special discount code for you guys. 🤗🤍
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Use code: ALOWINTER21 for 15% off Aqu Ear Seed Kits now through 11/12! ⠀
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