Community Acupuncture
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Believing in acupuncture – a Story for the Disdainers
Hello, this is my first contribution to the Heart & Hands newsletter, and I have of course waited to the last minute to write something. I didn’t feel inclined to give Health Advice, and was wondering, what to write about? Summer is finally here, a time for Fun and Relaxation. Advice never seems to come…
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More to healthy life than diet, exercise
Even more unfortunately, the relationship between loneliness and ill health is well established…Read more about this article in the Vancouver Sun. The collective energy of each individual helped to fill the space with a palpable calmness, something that many of us don’t engage in often enough. It was these experiences that motivated me to utilize…
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Because…
Because acupuncture does not have to be expensive in order to be effective. Because military budgets balloon while health care is cut. Because nothing breaks through the isolation of pain, illness and depression like healing in a room with other humans. Because our favorite way to spread the word about how well acupuncture works is…
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We Need to Support Moms Who Breastfeed, Not Shame Them
As we begin to lay down our foundations in client-base and infrastructure of our Mom & babe acupuncture, we’re reminded about how special having this service available to new mothers can and will be. Not only is it a safe and nurturing space for mom’s to take well-deserved down time. It’s also a space that…
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Acupuncture for every age!
Brave 10 year old Paige with pokes and blue toes. Photo courtesy of her mother :) www.jenniferletham.com
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VIDEO: How does acupuncture work?
Awesome, simple and graphic arts video by RMIT University! WATCH & ENJOY!
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Paying it forward
Today, Monday March 19, 2012 a serendipitous accumulation of enlightening information appeared in my tiny micro-universe of social media. And, it got the wheels turning (faster) – those who know me, know very well that my wheels don’t ever stop turning. The idea of redefining the idea of wealth, consumerism and currency. That there are…
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In solidarity, acupuncture is made by ‘punks
Community acupuncture – as practised by self-styled ‘acupunks’ – is a radically different vision and philosophy for the practice of acupuncture in the West. Patients are seen in a group setting, which allows for treatment to be conducted via a high-volume, low-cost sustainable business model. Spa settings and excessive Chinese medicine theory are unnecessary with…
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Dodging the burn-out: a holistic guide
Disclaimer: I am merely speaking from personal experience – as someone living with a chronic illness, an educator, an acupuncturist, person of colour, peaceful social activist and social entrepreneur. I have no background in feminism, anti-colonialism, religion or any specific spiritual practice. I have been conscious to keep the nature of this article as neutral…
