Naturally Amy

What do you get when you cross Van Gogh with acupuncture? Lol. This illustration is too cool not to share! Plus, a lot of you know I love art, so this makes me very happy! Way to go 👏👏

Chrysanthemum tea (w the cutest little chrysanthemums) is good for your eyes 👀 especially if you’ve been looking at a computer screen or your phone all day. It helps clear the liver and brighten your eyes. And it helps your body clear heat, which most of America needs these hot summer days. 🥵
And it help clear heat toxins. (Alcohol is energetically hot). So to sum it up, chrysanthemum tea is good for

Monday Motivation.

I love learning, journaling, and goal setting to implement new services to my practice. Sunday’s are sacred to me. A time to illustration by 🙌

That one and only mango… the one the squirrel 🥭 🐿️ got before me. 🙄Lucky squirrel! Better luck next year. I am not thrilled about having to wait another year, but I’m grateful my friend has shared some of her homegrown mangoes with me! Mangoes are so good for your spleen and stomach. They help the qi flow in the correct direction when you’re prone to . They’re also beneficial for and One a day keeps digestive issues at bay.
*Some people are allergic to them, so eat sparingly at first. 😍 🥭🧡

I never tire of hearing patients tell me,
-“I think I fell asleep during my session.”
-“I feel so rested”.
-“ How did all my stress melt away just like
that?”
-“My knee feels so much better!”
-“I feel so uplifted.”
-“Your place is so comforting.”
-“You’re so gentle.”
-“That didn’t even hurt.”
-“I feel so much better.” etc.

Let’s give you a break and regulate your nervous system. It’s as easy as turning your phone off. Actually, we can do both during your session for optimal healing. ☺️

Acupuncture helps you get back in balance by relieving stress, pain, insomnia, digestive issues and balancing your hormones. Your Acupuncturist works with you to assist your body into homeostasis to work optimally for you.

A happy discovery on my avocado 🥑 tree! The first! Woo Hoo!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine avocados are good for your blood, harmonizing your liver and lubricating your lungs and intestines. They assist in beautifying your skin, help heal ulcers and are a good assistance to nursing mothers. Plus there are so many yummy ways to eat them. What is your favorite way?

This truly is a thing… I see it and hear it in patients every four years. So if you’d like to calm down your nervous system, I do a half hour mini de-stress session. (Only for stress though. Stress + other conditions, I will need more time with you.) You’ll be amazed at how well this works.

But if you feel like your light is dim and you’re not shining brightly, it’s probably time for some acupuncture. Let’s boost your qi. ✨ ✨

Yuuum! The gift of a home grown passion fruit! They are high in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and are a good source of fiber!

This is a cute little reminder to eat hydrating and cooling foods during these hot summer days! 🥵 🔥… 🥒 🥝 🍇 🍋 🍍 🍉🍓 🍊 And keep drinking water. Drinks with caffeine like iced tea actually dehydrate you. In Traditional Chinese Medicine cucumbers help your body to clear summer heal, clear toxins, moisten the lungs, and drain dampness. They are great for 🍇
Cutest illustration by

What is your favorite cooling and hydrating food?

The negative realities can affect your health over time. Acupuncture can help you make the shift.
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Don’t be that guy… book your appointment!

The same is true for healing. ❤️‍🩹 There is always something to release and improve upon.
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The best is home grown or buying from an organic gardener/farmer.

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

The same is true for your healing journey. Some days you feel good, some days you feel great and some days you may not feel so good, but you are still ahead of when you first started. And you may need to rest more. Recognize how far you’ve come.

Oh and Get Acupuncture! Acupuncture is always good self care. Another wonderful post by

Happy Saturday! I’m off to the gym to lift weights to take care of my body now and for later. Lovely illustration by 👏👏

Not only is this true in your outlook, mental wellness, but physically it is too! and Awesome illustration by

This is why Acupuncture Physicians ask to see your tongue. 😛 The many health aspects we see. (even though it’s Wednesday) Sorry I don’t know who’s illustration this is. Please let me know so I may give credit.

Let’s talk about #1…. Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can help you with feeling better, sleeping better, and choosing foods specifically for you. Now that is a wise investment and something to be grateful for. 😄🙌🙏 pic

The key is learning to let go…
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Did you know acupuncture helps balance your emotions? It lifts you up so they don’t have to feel so heavy. When I receive acupuncture I usually see a new outlook in the stillness and healing.

Time to rise…

Always be kind to yourself.

The same is true for healing because it often doesn’t happen overnight, but to have the awareness of small positive changes is a victory. Chances are your body needs time to let go of what has been building up for years. It’s like peeling back thin layers one at a time. This is the power of healing on a deeper level, the root cause versus slapping on a band aid. Which do you prefer?

…like on the acupuncture table. 😂🤣 Just kidding, but it may help you feel

Let’s work on numbers 2 & 3.