Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

This Witch Doctor can tune you up with herbal potions and electro-acupuncture to help you feel less like a zombie and more like your superhero self!

Come in for some healing potions or electro-acupuncture 🧙‍♀️ This witch doctor can help you feel less like a zombie and more like your superhero self!

Come in for some witchy potions or a jolt from our electrodes 🧙‍♀️ This Witch Doctor offers acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and herbal potions to help you feel less like a zombie and more like your superhero-self!

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Health is truly our greatest wealth- Treat yourself and your loved ones to the gift of wellness with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Now offering our biggest sale of the year: 20% off through the holidays on your first visit!

Balance your body’s natural rhythms with the ancient wisdom of Yin and Yang. In acupuncture, we harness these energies to promote harmony, restoring flow and vitality. Experience the dance of Yin and Yang, where healing begins. 🌱✨

Join us on Sunday, November 17th, for our Pediatric Wellness Workshop! Learn simple yet powerful techniques like acupressure, moxibustion, and herbal remedies to support your little ones’ health this winter. With a special focus on lung and ear health—common concerns for children this season—Spring will guide you through expert approaches that you can easily incorporate at home. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your family’s well-being! RSVP by text at 831-331-6901 to reserve your spot!

Cordyceps mushrooms are a powerful adaptogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known for boosting energy, supporting the immune system, and enhancing lung function—making them especially beneficial during autumn.

🍄‍🟫As the season of the Lungs, autumn is a time when we are more vulnerable to respiratory issues and seasonal changes. Cordyceps are prized for their ability to strengthen Lung Qi, increase oxygen uptake, and improve endurance, helping the body adapt to cooler weather and ward off colds and fatigue. Incorporating cordyceps into your routine can be an excellent way to nourish your body, boost vitality, and stay resilient throughout the autumn months.

🍄‍🟫Visit our apothecary for a wide array of mushroom blends including cordyceps!

Rocking it like a BOSS 😁

At Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture, we believe that investing in our health is the ultimate form of self-care. When we prioritize well-being, we cultivate strength, clarity, and joy—empowering us to thrive in every aspect of life.

In this spirit, we are offering our biggest sale of the year, 20% off gift certificates for new patients. This promotion will continue through the season of gratitude and gifting, until the end of the year.

CV17, also known as Shanzhong or the “Sea of Tranquility,” is a powerful acupuncture point located on the chest, directly on the centerline at the level of the fourth rib. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this point is essential for regulating the flow of Qi, especially in the chest and lungs, making it particularly relevant during the autumn season.
🍁 Autumn is the time when the Lung and Large Intestine meridians are most active, and CV17 helps strengthen Lung Qi, relieve chest tightness, and calm emotions like grief, which are often associated with this season.
🍁 Stimulating CV17 with acupuncture or acupressure, can also help open the chest, ease breathing, and support immunity—key aspects of staying balanced and healthy as we transition into the cooler months.

Happy World Mental Health Day! Mental and emotional well-being are integral parts of our overall health, and acupuncture has long been a trusted practice for supporting mental balance and reducing stress, anxiety, and emotional tension. By restoring the body’s natural flow of energy, acupuncture can help calm the mind, improve sleep, and promote a deep sense of peace. Now booking wellness treatments through November.

How is your Lung Qi? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the health of the Lung Qi is crucial, especially during the autumn season. The Lungs are responsible for respiration, regulating Qi, and controlling the skin and immune defenses. To build your lung qi, lifestyle practices like exercise, breath work, and cupping to open the lungs are very beneficial.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine autumn is the season associated with the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, which are responsible for maintaining our body’s immunity and processing grief or emotions.

Golden Milk, with its warming spices like turmeric and ginger, supports the body’s natural defenses as we transition into colder weather. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, while ginger aids digestion and warms the body, making this drink ideal for preventing colds and balancing the body during the dry, windy autumn months. Sipping on Golden Milk can nourish the body, fortify the immune system, and help maintain internal harmony as we adjust to seasonal changes.

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond, coconut, or oat milk
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch of black pepper (to enhance turmeric absorption)
1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for added richness)
1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
In a small saucepan, warm the plant-based milk over medium heat.
Add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined.
Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend.
Remove from heat, stir in the coconut oil and sweetener (if using), and enjoy warm.

Embracing the journey of healing, one step at a time. 🌿
Acupuncture helps us find balance, even in moments of deep emotion. Grieving is a powerful part of the healing process—honor your feelings, and let the energy flow. 🫶🏼

As the seasons change and the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to stock up on herbal remedies to support your family’s health. Our carefully curated selection of pediatric herbs is designed to help you navigate this transitional period with ease, keeping your little ones resilient and balanced. Visit us to fill your apothecary with essential herbs and ensure your family is well-prepared for the months ahead!