Bloom Wellness

“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.”

― Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves

Art: Hans Vandekerckhove

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Book your escape for a little peace and self care this holiday Monday. I won’t tell if you don’t ✨
bloomwellnessholisticliving.com

It's been a busy couple of months, I have been taking some different courses to expand my knowledge and to bring some extra sparkle to treatments.
In addition clinic has been busy out of the gates of Christmas, it's nice to see so many of you taking care of yourselves!
I am taking a couple of weeks off in March, but will be back and running in April, books are open so you can nab your appointments for then.
Spring is on it's way, hoorah!
www.bloomwellnessholisticliving.com

Chinese Zodiac 2024: What Does Your Sign Say About You? 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. What is your lunar sign? What does it say about you?

Clinic is now closed for the holidays ✨
I am deeply grateful for all of you, who came and allowed me to be a part of your health and wellness care this year.
Nothing brings me more joy than seeing you thrive!
That said, I am taking a little extra time to focus on loving and cherishing my family for the next couple of weeks.
I look forward to all the magic to be made in 2024!
Books are open for January, will see you then ✨

Opened up my Saturday schedule for this week, for those of you who need a little extra love ✨
Come cosy up in my tranquil little clinic, for part of your Saturday self nourishment 🍂

Opened up this Saturday folks, for those who need a little extra love this week!
Come cosy up in my tranquil little clinic for part of your Saturday self nourishment ✨

Books are open for September.
Taking a couple of weeks to love on my family, no better medicine than that!

When not in clinic supporting my wonderful patients, I am turning garden produce into yumminess for my family. What else are you going to do with cabbages as big as your head!
Fermented cabbage, golden beets and turmeric sauerkraut. So yummy and great for happy tummy’s ✨

To get some extra TLC this month, click the link in my bio for booking and availability. 🌱☀️

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For the mothers, mothers to be, those longing to be mothers, those who birth themselves over and over, those who mother the world and their community, those who weren't mothered and long to be mothered, a blessing ~

May the frequency of the Universal Mother's heartbeat beat also within your heart
May Earth Mother hold you in love and compassion and support you on your journey
May the earth beneath your feet bless you and your feet bless the earth
May you know the comfort of the wind, sun and rain upon your face
May you see the beauty of your own beingness
May you receive all that you need
May your heart be full and your wisdom deep
May you walk the path of your tomorrows with courage and purpose
May your soul remember wholeness
Blessed Be

Art: Gustav Klimt ~ Mother and Twins

Ask Grand Master Lu: What Causes Seasonal Allergies? Do you wonder why some people suffer from seasonal allergies while others do not? Learn the TCM perspective behind seasonal allergies.

Thankful for a few days away, with my loves! Never underestimate the healing power of unplugging from the everyday and reconnecting with raw and powerful nature 💙

Love this perspective from a fellow Chinese medicine peer!
It is not the time to be rushing into action and burning through more of our yin, stay in tune with the seasons!
The time for fun in the sun will be with us soon enough 💗

As we draw close to bidding 2022 farewell, we start to hear a lot about reflecting on the year we had and planning for the year ahead. I want to offer an alternative perspective to the new years resolution. On December 21st we had the most yin day of the year. Yin has the qualities of being dark, descending, contracting, cooling, inert, soft, and tranquil, whereas yang has the qualities of being bright, rising, expansive, warming, active, hard and lively. Now that we are past winter solstice the days are growing longer again as we move towards springtime when the yang of the natural world begins to grow. But right now, that yang is still in hibernation. The ground is still covered in snow, the buds of blossoms are not yet showing, the temperatures are still below 0, and the skies are still grey. We are still in a yin time of the year, so instead of pushing in a yang-like manner towards a new you in 2023, I invite you to continue to rest and to invite softness into your life. Maybe all of this yang-like pushing, striving, achieving, and hustling is why you feel so tired right now, and maybe if we listen to the rhythm of the season then we can allow ourselves to soften and to rest so we can recuperate and store our yang-qi. Then, when yang starts to rise in the natural world come spring, we will have stored enough yang to be able to rise with it. The trees, flowers, vegetables, and fruits have all stopped growing and striving to reach the sun, so we can benefit from co-resonating with the season, because we are nature too. In clinic the general theme from most of my patients is that they are tired, they are burnt-out, they are overworked, underpaid, stretching themselves too thin, and without enough time to play and cherished their loved ones. I hear the words of Bilbo Baggins, “I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.” So if you are also feeling this way, then I invite you to welcome softness and rest into your life for the new year. Prioritize sleep, quiet contemplation, say no to gatherings or activities that do not bring you joy, and give yourself permission to rest when tired.

In health and happiness,
Kylie

Yep 🤣

You see, Dino clearly has a wood constitution — angry, shouting, green complexion.

But wood corresponds to the Liver, and the Liver “governs orderly reaching.” Think about a tree. 🌳 It grows upwards, but it also reaches its branches outwards. That’s the direction of the liver.

The problem is, Dino cannot engage in orderly reaching because his arms are so short. That’s why he’s angry.

You have spoken and I have heard you, here is my needle-less, cupping, acupressure and PMEF treatment offering.
Release tight muscles and tension, give your immunity a boost and get your blood, lymph and qi flowing again with this power combo.
Perfect for gifting to your loved ones or nabbing for yourself, after all 'tis the season!
Photos by the talented and lovely .com
To learn more or make a booking visit bloomwellnessholisticliving.com

I love my job.
Not only do I love treating pain conditions, helping people get back to doing the things they love.
Helping patients stress and anxiety levels to get back in check.
Calming frazzled nerves and boosting immune systems.
Treating women’s health concerns from menstrual cycle disorders to caring for mamas to be and throughout pregnancy and beyond, and helping women navigate peri- menopause and menopausal syndrome…
Regulating digestive tract function.
I also get to help people feel relaxed and comfortable in their own skin, by providing nurturing, calming and targeted facial treatments.
Bliss 💆🏼‍♀️
And the good news is I still have some availability before those benefits run out at the end of the year!
Find me in Sooke here:
https://bloomwellness.setmore.com
And in Victoria Mondays and Wednesdays here:
https://vcaspa.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/79

For all of my Victoria friends I have some exciting news...
If you have been wanting to see me but the commute is putting you off, you can now find me at Victoria Community Acupuncture and Spa, Mondays and Wednesdays starting Nov 2nd.
https://vcaspa.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/79

And for all my fellow Westshore friends at my home clinic still Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Saturday's.
https://bloomwellness.setmore.com/zc0fm74904

Look forward to seeing your beautiful faces soon!

An excellent info graphic on acupuncture for menopause by The Channel Project.
And some helpful dietary suggestions to help navigate some of the associated menopausal symptoms.

A great remedy for seasonal coughs and colds!

Honey, Thyme, and Citrus Peel Cough Syrup ⁠🌿
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Thyme is warming and pungent, enters the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach, tonifies and warms the Lungs, and helps to relieve Lung congestion. Thyme rectifies counterflow Lung Qi (Lung Qi going upwards instead of down causing a cough). Citrus peel is warming, transforms phlegm, and dries dampness. It is very useful when there is profuse Phlegm.⁠
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Ingredients⁠
• 2 cups of water⁠
• 3 Tablespoons dried thyme or ½ cup fresh thyme⁠
• ½ cup orange or lemon zest⁠
• 1 cup of honey⁠
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Directions ⁠
• Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then ⁠
remove from heat. ⁠
• Add the thyme, cover, and steep for 10 ⁠
minutes or more.⁠
• Strain out the thyme, then stir in the honey and zest. ⁠
• Store in a glass jar, refrigerated. ⁠
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This is a recipe from Chinese Dietary Therapy for Children.

https://pacificrimcollege.online/course/chinese-dietary-therapy-for-children/

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Heal yourself with the light of the sun and the rays of the moon. With the sound of the river and the waterfall.
With the swaying of the sea and the fluttering of birds.
Heal yourself with mint, neem, and eucalyptus.
Sweeten with lavender, rosemary, and chamomile.
Hug yourself with the cocoa bean and a hint of cinnamon.
Put love in tea instead of sugar and drink it looking at the stars. Heal yourself with the kisses that the wind gives you and the hugs of the rain.
Stand strong with your bare feet on the ground and with everything that comes from it.
Be smarter every day by listening to your intuition, looking at the world with your forehead.
Jump, dance, sing, so that you live happier.
Heal yourself, with beautiful love, and always remember: you are the medicine. --Maria Sabina

Art | Catriz Welz-Stein (https://www.catrinwelzstein.com/)"

We can change our lives by truly commiting too what we want to create!

Enjoy !