Alma Acupuncture

Happy Pride Month!! Today and every day!!

💗 TCM & acu care is for everyone 💗
TCM = traditional Chinese medicine

I hope that someday very soon inclusive practices will be the standard where everyone can recieve safe/ inclusive healthcare. I am holding onto HOPE ✨🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨

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3 tips if you’re trying to conceive this summer:
☀️ keep your feet warm
☀️ take a sweater to go shopping
☀️ avoid swimming in cold springs

I promise I am not trying to have to not have any fun swimming or don’t summer activities. If you expose your uterus/ womb to cold often - you are more likely to catch a cold &/or have menstrual cramps. An embryo prefers a warm womb for implantation 💗☀️💗

True story: during grad school I swam too often in the cold springs one summer semester and I actually got a cold uterus. One of the worst menstrual cycles of my life 🫠

💗 TESTIMONIAL 💗

“Adrianne it is such a wonderful provider. She made me feel welcome, she listened to my needs and she takes her time in listening to your concerns.

I visited when I was 37 weeks pregnant and she gave me the treatment that I needed and in addition she also suggested a few playlist and tea to take to cope with my labor and delivery stress. She is a wonderful person and provider. I definitely recommend any pregnant woman to visit her.”

If you’re expecting a baby this summer - please make sure to look at your schedule so you can begin your Ease Labor acupuncture appointments. I usually recommend for pregnant people to come in at 36 weeks - once a week. Ease Labor acupuncture appointments help to prepare the uterus for contractions and ripen the cervix.

Research also shows that Ease Labor acupuncture can decrease the duration of labor by 3-6 hours - which is AMAZING. Most of my patients enjoy their treatments during this time ✨

Did you see me for Ease Labor acupuncture? Let me know if the comments ⬇️

This Mother’s Day weekend can be a heavy one for many… even if you are a mother. Whether you are longing to be a mother, missing your mother figure, estranged from your mother figure and any other mother complexities - I hope you carve out some mothering for your self.

Self care gives us qi/ energy to continue to give - so we can also receive. You deserve to receive care this weekend and everyday. I am thinking of you and hoping you have a weekend that includes peace and healing 💗✨💗

Which one do you need today or this weekend 1, 2 or 3? Let me know in the comments 👇🏽

Mother’s Day is a tricky holiday for many for a variety of reasons. I can say that almost all of my patients are going through a very tough time right now… There is so much going on in their lives. This dragon year is intense.

There is so much suffering and grief for humanity… Yes it is challenging to go on with business as usual without thinking of children suffering while my child goes to bed at night safely… bittersweet TBH.

Yes, often and not just recently I tell my patients “imagine if everyone was able to have acupuncture.” The world would likely look more regulated and peaceful. It’s becoming harder to know how to show up here… I am doing my best… I know you are, too 💕

Is it safe to use Facial Gua Sha during pregnancy?

Yes, you just have to make sure to avoid the top of the shoulder!!

My Nourishing Your Skin w/ Facial Gua Sha Class is this weekend @ 2pm CT.

Facial Gua Sha is great for:
✨ decreasing muscle tension
✨ sculpting natural features
✨ lifting your eyes
✨ decreasing fine lines

You can sign up with the 🔗 BELOW IN THE COMMENTS

🌺 Mother’s Day Special 🌺

💗 face & body acu
💗 hydrojelly mask botanical serum
💗 facial gua sha

✨ Initial treatment: $122 save $47
✨ Follow up treatments: $111 save $19
(valid until: 5/31 - treatments can be bought now & used later ex: gift cert)

Facial acu w/ hydrojelly mask & Gua Sha is such a treat ✨
You leave my studio with:
- collagen boost
- decreased fine lines
- less muscle tension
- less anxiety/ stress
- eyes are lifted
- more sound sleep

* if you have had injections you can still have facial acu 4-6 afterwards

* not indicated during pregnancy

Please let me know in the comments or DM me if you have questions 💖

✨ GIVEAWAY ✨

This is an easy one - the next person that signs up for my Nourishing Your Skin: Facial Gua Sha Class will win a facial Gua Sha stone & oil blanco botanical facial oil 💗

If you have been on the fence about signing up for my facial Gua Sha class - now is the perfect time to sign up and WIN this lovely facial Gua Sha kit ✨If you are not local - I will ship the facial Gua Sha kit to you (sorry no international shipping at this time.)

You will have everything you need for class, if you are the next person to sign up for my facial Gua Sha class:
💗 Class sign up
💗 Facial Gua Sha stone
💗 Oil blanco face oil floral - lavendar/ jasmine)

I am so excited to see who WINS ✨💗✨

It’s our 18th marriage anniversary!!

When I say I love Roby - I truly mean it. Our love is not that young love anymore and I am ok with that. There are still moments of young love and it’s lovely to have those 💖 My love lately for Roby looks like:

- repairing when I am wrong
- giving him a hug when he gets home
- giving him space to be alone
- laughing with him

When I say that we have been through so much I truly mean it… Our marriage has been through many heavy times - many of them very early on and I am proud to say that we managed to get through them together. I know that likely there will be more to come. I am grateful to have Roby by my side as we continue to navigate this messy life and grow together ✨💗✨

🌸 Happy International Womxn’s Day 🌸

Today (really everyday) is a day that we Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and truly inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. These local women and businesses are who I most refer my patients to because they stand for ALL of these values 💗✨💗

Jenn: of is an amazing womb healer and cacao ceremony facilitator

Quanisha: of is a skilled LMT and birth/ postpartum doula

Jenna: of is a seasoned certified nurse midwife that I truly trust

We are blessed to have them all locally here in SA! Give these strong and brilliant women a follow - you will learn so much from them. I am proud to call these women colleagues 💓

Hi there! My name is Adrianne Ortega (she/her) and I am an Indigenous Méxican American - Reproductive Acupuncturist and Herbalist in San Antonio, Texas. When I found out my ancestral heritage was mostly Indigenous - so much started making sense. Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture is indigenous medicine and I have always valued natural medicine and nature. I find that acupuncture nourishes the mind, body, and soul/ alma 💗

I am the only bilingual and female Indigenous Méxican American ABORM fellow (Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine) in San Antonio—and Texas, too. I believe that improving fertility starts with the follicle and s***m quality. Fertility is truly a team effort 💕

These days, when I am not in the office, you can often find me listening to an audiobook, connecting with nature, giving my self facial acu, or dreaming of a world that has peace without geno$id3 in my hammock while staring at the sky 💕

I am here to support you 💗 Thank you for being here! When you’re ready for more healing you can go to the book now button 👆🏽

The #1 best way to avoid Botox (and get better sleep…) Facial acupuncture naturally helps boost collagen, decrease redness and reduce fine lines. Most of my facial acupuncture patients report feeling less stress/ anxiety, less PMS & better sleep.

If you have had Botox/ injections - you can still have facial acu safely. It will still be helpful to balance your skin.

To sum it up: if you like to care for your skin and want to naturally boost collagen and get better sleep - you will love facial acupuncture 💗✨💗

Facial acupuncture ✨special✨ is still valid until 2/29! You can book now for glowing skin ⬆️

The #1 best way to avoid Botox (and get better sleep…) Facial acupuncture naturally helps boost collagen, decrease redness, and reduce fine lines. Most my facial acu patients report feeling less stress/ anxiety, less PMS & better sleep.

If you have had injections/ Botox you can still have facial acu safely. It will still be helpful to balance your skin.

To sum it up: if you like to care for your skin and want to naturally boost your collagen and get better sleep - you will love facial acupuncture ✨💗✨

February facial acupuncture ✨special✨ is still valid until 2/29! Book now for glowing skin ⬆️

💟 the heart & kidney connection 💟

This connection is based on the relationship of mind- spirit. It is controlled by the heart and created by the kidneys according to East Asian Medicine (EAM.) Together these two vital organs/ channels determine mental stability and its function.

When “the nervous system” aka as the kidneys because they process the emotion of fear. The heart processes joy and the spirit is housed there, too. When the heart is destabilized (which controls the mind) - it will also destabilize the kidneys and an unideal back and forth occurs. This disharmony can be brought on by several stressors in life for example: chronic “fear of the unknown” or “lack of certainty” can be a big challenge for Kidney Qi/ energy. Sudden lack of joy, intense shock/ trauma, sadness, and depression can cause Heart Qi stagnation. I mention this for obvious reasons - mental health effects physical health. When there is a mental health issue this can cause fertility/ reproductive issues. Kidney Qi is transferred via your follicles/ s***m. If there is something that is in disharmony via the heart and/or kidneys there will likely be a fertility/ reproductive issue.

Examples of Kidney Qi issues: fertility issues, low s***m count/ quality, chronic miscarriage, chronic low back pain, premature aging, chronic fatigue, ED

Examples of Heart Qi Stagnation: depression, fertility issues, ED, low libido, rage/ anger, mania, PPD/ PPA

The good news is that acupuncture & East Asian Medicine can help all of these issues. I wish people in P@L3$t!ne had access to this medicine right now… Free 🇵🇸 💗

Please share with someone that could benefit from this info ⬆️
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Black History Month is always important and needs to be shared; not only in the month of February but also every month/ day. Black history is our country’s history, and we have all benefited from their continuous contributions: medicine, writing, research, music, sports, and the list goes on.

The Black Panther Party began as a community organization that clothed and fed children in need then established free health care for those in need. The Black Panther Party has a hand in why I can practice my holistic medicine. I will always be grateful for how they helped create a foundation for this medicine here in our country.

After I finished my acupuncture medicine schooling I had a job at a rehab facility. I used the NADA protocol that I mention in this post. My patients responded well and were able to have some assistance in regulating their nervous system and lessen side effects. I used the NADA protocol everyday I worked at the facility. This protocol is known worldwide and has helped many to be able to cope with addiction. I know this contribution of Black History is everlasting ✨

I will be going live with Jenn Mason of on Monday morning @ 10am CT!! Jenn is an intuitive womb healer and Mayan ceremonialist. We will be discussing post partum care.
Join us Monday, 1/29 @ 10am CT!!

❄️ Wishing you a nourishing winter break ❄️

I’m going to rest and recharge for the new year ✨
Please take extra care 💗

❄️ Winter Solstice ❄️
We made it to the winter solstice. The longest night of the year. The day with the most yin energy.
What does this all mean? It means that if you feel a bit emotional and you only want to curl up at home and feel cozy today. Totally normal.
Soak up the yin energy 💖
Are you going to allow your self to rest more today to gather more yin energy?

💖 Cyber Monday SALE 💖

This is the b e s t sale that I offer on my facial acupuncture treatment packages.

Curious about facial acupuncture? Maybe you’ve seen my pics in stories when I do my monthly facial acu maintenance treatments? This may be your sign to give it a try because it’s likely these prices won’t be like this again 😉

Begin next month you could have lovely and glowing skin by New Year’s Eve. You could start in January and have a lovely glow by Valentine’s Day 💖

(the sale is valid 11/27-11/29)

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Wishing you an abundance of love and health this gratitude season 💗

Thank you for being here 💗

💖 SALE 💖
(11/20-11/25)

I hardly ever run a sale… AND I love facial acupuncture so much!! If you’ve been following me for a while - you know it’s one of my favorite forms of self care 💖

Here it is:
6 pack of facial acupuncture: $660
(Including: initial facial acu + 5 facial acu sessions. Saving: $65)

Here’s the thing - I only have space for 2-3 more facial acu patients before Winter break. (I recommend 2x week for 3 weeks.)

If you want to buy now and use it in January - we can definitely do that. Just in time for Valentine’s Day 😉 That’s when I do my 10 yearly facial acu sessions ✨

This is only available via DM 💖
Check out my stories for before & after facial acu 📸

November is considered National Adoption Awareness Month and there has been a recent shift towards honoring instead as National Adoptee Awareness Month. With being a reproductive acupuncturist - adoption comes up for some of my families I work with and I have learned a lot over these years.

I will definitely admit that I had so much ignorance about what life can be for adoptees. I am grateful that adoptees can have a place to write about their experiences. If I have learned anything I know that their is always grief with adoption. Layers and layers of grief from all involved.

I highly recommend to listen to adult adoptees. Listen to transracial adult adoptees, too. Listen to foster youth and all that they have experienced.

I also highly recommend following adoptive families on social. And please be cautious with the families you follow.

Here are a few accounts that I recommend. This is not a comprehensive list. You can search hashtags and I encourage you to once again be cautious.
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How do I help my patients prevent miscarriage?
Research shows that improving the quality of the s***m reduces the chances of a miscarriage.
(study is in my stories 😉)
Now I am not saying don’t improve the quality of the egg/ follicles. I would never agree to that! What I am saying is that we need to make sure that couples that are having trouble TTC - both egg and s***m quality are a focus.
➡️ Is getting pregnant & staying pregnant important to you?? Of course it is
But if you’re not improving the quality of the s***m, that’s a problem 🚩
I want to save you so money in extra physician appointments, ultrasounds, and fertility clinic appointments.
So how am I saving my patients so much money on sometimes unnecessary procedures and fertility appointments?
I have been teaching their male partner’s/ people with s***m how to improve the quality of their s***m.
AND NOW I am going to share with you everything I know on how to improve the quality of s***m!!
Introducing 🥁
I have been creating my Ebook - Improve Your S***m in 60 Days 💕
I understand you’re tired of feeling alone in your TTC journey.
I understand that you want to prevent a miscarriage.
This is exactly why I created the Improve Your S***m Quality in 60 Days ebook!! I want you and your family to feel empowered and supported 💕
💖 Comment “60DAYS” below and I’ll send you the link to the waitlist so you can finally GROW your family and stop feeling alone in your TTC journey!!!
💖 You will be able to improve s***m quality and get closer to reaching your goal
*disclaimer* results vary and are not guaranteed. They vary by individual.
***mhealth ***mcount ***mquality ***mqualityboost infertility #

**needles not included** 😅😂😅

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

Please add your own socks or slippers 🫶🏽
No but seriously keep your feet warm this chilly season 🧦🧦

🎃👻

I couldn’t resist the haunted house trend and had to make it for my TTC/ reproductive - followers!

There are so many fertility/ reproductive tendencies that are seen in a general Western medicine setting 👻

What’s your TTC/ Reproductive haunted scenario this season?

Today is Indigenous People's Day and I wanted to share a few of my favorite historic Indigenous People.

Indigenous People have disproportionately suffered more than any other group of people in our country during history. I want to bring some positive attention to past and current Indigenous People that are important to acknowledge and learn a bit more about.

💓 Maria Tallchief - She was the first major prima ballerina in the U.S. She was the first in our country! This is especially important because she accomplished this in 1926 and no other woman had been able to do it in our country until she came along. She was WAY ahead of her time!!

💓 Deborah Haaland - She is a powerhouse. She is the first Indigenous person to serve as the 54th US Secretary of the Interior. She was previously the US Representative of NM. I know that she is an important voice that represents her people in D.C.

💓Quannah Chasinghorse - She is an Indigenous model and land protector. She was the first Indigenous person to attend the Met Gala that only the elite 1% attends. This was HUGE. As she represents her people while working in the fashion industry - she stays true to her family's heritage. I can see her making an Indigenous and unique mark in the fashion industry.

Share this post so others know these strong Indigenous people 👆🏽

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Boy math is believing all fertility problems are because of womb/ egg issues & refusing to look into a semen analysis.
Research shows that improving the quality of the s***m reduces the chances of a miscarriage.
(study is in my stories 😉)
Now I am not saying don’t improve the quality of the egg/ follicles. I would never subscribe to that! What I am saying is that we need to make sure that couples that are having trouble TTC - both egg and s***m quality are a focus.
➡️ Is getting pregnant & staying pregnant important to you?? Of course it is!
But if you’re not improving the quality of s***m, that’s a problem 🚩
I want to save you money in extra physician appointments, ultrasounds, and fertility clinic appointments.
So how am I saving my patients so much money on sometimes unnecessary procedures and fertility appointments?
I have been teaching their male partner’s/ people with s***m how to improve the quality of their s***m.
AND NOW I am going to share with you everything I know on how to improve the quality of s***m!!
Introducing 🥁
I have been creating my Ebook - Improve Your S***m in 60 Days 💕
I understand you’re tired of feeling alone in your TTC journey.
I understand that you want to prevent a miscarriage.
This is exactly why I created the Improve Your S***m Quality in 60 Days ebook!! I want you and your family to feel empowered and supported 💕
💖 Comment “60DAYS” below and I’ll send you the link to the waitlist so you can finally GROW your family and stop feeling alone in your TTC journey!!!
💖 You will be able to improve s***m quality and get closer to reaching your goal
*disclaimer* results vary and are not guaranteed. They vary by individual.
***mhealth ***mcount ***mquality ***mqualityboost infertility #

Happy Latin(x)/ Hispanic heritage month!!
I am a proud 1st generation Mexican American
- both sides of my grandparents are from México
- I am a native Spanish speaker
- I enjoy serving my latin(x) community as the only Spanish speaking fellow of ABORM in TX (this will change 🙌🏽)
Here are my favorite Latin(x)/ Hispanic owned IG accounts:




Make sure to give us a follow to support Latin(x)/ hispanic businesses 💗

It’s almost fall - tomorrow is the first day. As we transition to a new season and go through our year we usually start reflecting on our year. We begin to ask ourselves:
- what did I do this year?
- what did I learn this year?
- what else could I add to my routine/ life?
As a practitioner and mom I have to take extra good care of my self and support my body and heart because I care for others most of my days. These are some of the ways I take extra care of my self.
Do you need to add extra care to your self care?
What do you need more of?

Hi there! Since it’s Latinx heritage month - I wanted to take a few moments to introduce myself today.
My name is Adrianne Ortega, and I am a Reproductive Acupuncturist in San Antonio, Texas. I am also the business owner of alma acupuncture. My name is not alma - it really is Adrianne!! I named my business alma acupuncture because ever since my first acupuncture treatment - I felt as though my soul/alma (in Español) has been healing. I find that acupuncture nourishes my mind, body, and soul 💗
I decided to become a board-certified Reproductive Acupuncturist because I wanted to feel well-versed and knowledgeable for my patients that were suffering from reproductive health issues. I am the only bilingual and female Latina ABORM fellow (Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine) in San Antonio--and actually Texas, too. (Hopefully this changes soon.) I fell in love with acupuncture and East Asian herbs in my mid 20's after some severe gynecological and immune issues, and you can say the rest is history 💖
I am here to help you balance your hormones, skin and boost fertility naturally. I believe integrative medicine for reproductive issues can be phenomenally helpful. I have seen that healing is an integrative and dynamic process that leads to authentic growth and healing 🌱
These days, when I am not in the office, you can often find me listening to a new audiobook, going on a hike with my family, walking my dog - Sofi, aiming to do my whole facial Gua Sha routine, or dreaming of world peace in my hammock while staring at the clouds 💕
I am here to support you and yours! When you’re ready for more healing you can go to the book now button 👆🏽