Awaken Now Acupuncture & Wellness

This weekend's Wellness Pop Up has been postponed to a date in the near future. If you are still interested in booking any services, please give us a call at (310) 745-8334. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

A little rain never stopped anyone…

Wishing everyone the happiest Thanksgiving.

We are beyond grateful that we have a healthy family that is all together traveling around the world.

Enjoy your day, laugh lots, eat even more and be surrounded by love 😍

#2023

YOU ARE SLOWLY KILLING YOURSELF…

on average, a woman puts 6 pounds of chemicals in her body each year from the skin and beauty care products she chooses.

Here is the thing, you don’t have to be rigid and live a 100% pure life. There are things that are going to go into your body through food, your skin, your breath, or your water, that are out of your control.

But these days there are very simple and easy things you can do that will make a change, so that you can decrease the toxic burden on your body.

Start with skin care products, make up, your deodorant, nail polish or shampoo and conditioner. And then if you choose to color your hair, it’s OK because you would consciously choose that particular chemical while decreasing the toxic load on your body by removing all the chemicals that are within your control!

is an incredible company that creates products that aren’t only clean but full of

You can get your ASEA line by clicking the link below! When you get yours DM us and let me know what you think!

https://www.awakennowhealth.com/awaken-now-asea

If you are 7 years younger biologically, you decrease your risk of disease by 50%…

Has your mind being blown yet? 🤯🤯🤯

We are currently putting together an incredible 6 month longevity program that we can’t wait to share with you! 🤩

Swipe to the next picture and see how your biological age affects your physical body!

DM us if you have any questions!
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Prevention is better than cure!

Why are omega-3 fats so important?

They are an extremely important part of cell membranes throughout the body and affect the function of the cell receptors in these membranes.

They provide the starting point for making hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation.

At Awaken Now we do an in-depth omega panel and can adjust your diet and supplements according to the tests!

Call or DM us for your omega panel!
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All disease will start with the health of your mitochondria.

Over eating
Overworking
Overstressing
Over drinking
Over exercising.
Under exercising.
Under sleep
Physical or mental trauma

Will all damage your mitochondria to some extent.

How damaged your mitochondria is, will determine how much ATP you produce and therefore how well your body works for you!

So make sure you choose a good work/life balance, and the right amount of exercise, implement stress reduction techniques, choose healthy foods, laugh more and play often!

Jolly, merry, happy, holly, Mele Kaliki, festive tidings, muletide barrels, faithful glass of cheer to you all!!!

Family Christmas photo ✅
Opened too many presents. ✅
Very cold plunge. ✅
Uncle finally made it. ✅

Sending everyone lots of love, health, happiness and laughter. Happy holiday season to you and your families! 😍😘🥰😍😘🥰😍😘🥰

✨ NEW AVAILABLE✨ At Awaken Now! Joovv Red Light Therapy 🙌 Red light therapy is a safe, effective therapy for various joint pain and inflammation concerns, and it’s backed by a large body of peer-reviewed clinical research. Joovv red light therapy device is quick, easy, and can improve pain with consistent use.

DID YOU KNOW you can also combine Red Light Therapy with a variety of other treatments at Awaken Now to amplify the benefits?!
❗️Red Light Therapy + Hyperbaric Chamber 🙌
❗️Accupuncture + Red LIght Therapy
❗️Infrared Sauna + Red Light Therapy
and more...

How are you making every last second of Summer count? I'll go first 😊
By always making time for MOVEMENT (in good company of course 🙌)

Here are my TOP 3 favorite reasons to always make time for movement:
1️⃣ Movement improves your mood - Need an emotional lift? Or need to destress after a stressful day or week? Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.
2️⃣ Regular movement improves better sleep - Struggling to snooze? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to go to sleep.
3️⃣ Its simply GOOD for your HEALTH! Regular exercise helps prevent or manage many health problems and concerns, including:
Stroke
Metabolic syndrome
High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes
Depression
Anxiety
Many types of cancer
Arthritis
Falls

If you deal with chronic or unpleasant stomach issues, it's likely you're on the lookout for ways to improve your GUT HEALTH.
When it comes to digestion, many problems can be chronic, but they don't have to be and acupuncture can help!
📲 Head to our Acupuncture highlight to read all about we can work on your gut health together

Cupping therapy is a promising method for the treatment and control of chronic back pain, but there is so much more to this incredible practice! Cupping can help when it comes to chronic pain is arear beyond just your back, by targeting a particular area we are aiming to release fascial adhesion and increase blood flow to that area - in success to promote healing.

Cupping can also be used to treat various other health conditions such as
✅ Respiratory issues
✅ Digestive issues
✅ Cramping related to PMS
✅ Plantar fasciitis
✅ Back, hip, and IT band pain
✅Pain in the shoulders, upper back or neck
✅Carpal tunnel syndrome
And much more!

💬After a cupping treatment, you may notice the residual marks are different colors. Did you know the coloring of these marks can tell us different things about whats going on in your body?
📲 Head to our cupping highlight to check out a chart to see specifically what each one means.

✨ Looking forward to Quality Time as we head into the weeked ✨ Quality Time means limiting distractions and fully owning the moment. It is a luxurious gift 🙌 How will you OWN your moments this weekend?

📣 ATTENTION📍We are moving 🙌
We are so so happy and relieved to finally announce our new address!

It is a temporary space, we will be there for 12 months but that will give us plenty of time to find a beautiful and permanent home.

OUR NEW ADDRESS IS,

11620 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 350, Los Angeles, 90025.

There will be street parking as well as plenty of paid parking within the building.

As mentioned we will be moving over the next week so please bear with us as we go through this transition. We will still be seeing patients at 2422 Wilshire Blvd unless we message you and tell you otherwise.

Drop your emoji below of the next service you have planed to book at our NEW Awaken Now space 🗓
🪡 Acupuncture
🔥 Infrared Sauna
🌬Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
🚰 Lymphatic Massage
🙌 Deep Tissue Massage
⚡️ Full Body Endospehres Therapy
💥 Cupping
💆Facial Endospehres Therapy
📍 Cosmetic Acupuncture

Swipe to see what 5-days of fast mimicking can do for you and your body 🤩

The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet is the 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 meal program that has gone through clinical trials and is patented for providing healthy-aging. Are you ready to join us on your next program to a better you?
📲DM me and lets talk!

Your gut health is linked to nearly every facet of your health 🩺
This includes your immunity, skin, sleep, digestion, and mental health! The following are 5 simple ways you can nourish and improve your gut health:
1️⃣ Eliminate food that damage your gut (I'm sure you have heard it before, but sugar, alcohol & gluten... BYE!)
2️⃣ Replenish with healing foods - This is not the same for everyone, but starting with lots of veggies, and fruit is a no-brainer place to begin (BUT make sure you are conscious of pesticide-sprayed foods... I always buy organic and use the Ozone bubler (will tag Therasage) to make sure my fruits and veggies are safe!)
3️⃣ Consider herbs that enhance digestion 🪴
4️⃣ Minimize stress! Stress can affect health through its impact on gut bacteria (even an occasional massage can be helpful in combating stress!)
5️⃣ Check your medicine cabinet! Antibiotics, birth control, and even NSAIDS can be culprits to an unhealthy gut, so watch what you put in your body!

The ear is considered a map, or microcosm, of the entire body, and its thin skin makes activating nerves easy work.
📿In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ear seeding follows the same principles of acupuncture, which works on energy (or qi) channels.
Ear seeds are small seeds used to stimulate pressure points in your ear. It's a type of auriculotherapy, which refers to acupressure or acupuncture points on the ear.
Stress, pain, digestion and fertility are just SOME of the conditions we can treat at Awaken Now through auricular acupuncture.
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SUMMER UPDATE: We are taking a little time off for some family, travel & self-care…
We will be Out Of the Office from
July 27th - August 12th
(back in the office Monday, August 15th). GOOD NEWS:
Massages and Endosphere will still be available so please text or email us to book your appointment. Head to our link in bio or call today to book 🗓

Run don't walk 💨 There is still time to tak advantage of our SUMMER Body Contouring Special 🙌 This month ONLY you can shave up to $500 on our Endospheres Therapy treatment packages. Did we mention with our JULY SPECIAL you can also add and up to 8 1 hr full spectrum infrared sauna sessions for free!
📲 Head to our Endospheres highlight to find out more!

✨ Dr. Marina here, and I would like to take a quick moment to reintroduce myself ✨

I was born in Croatia but grew up in Sydney, Australia. My journey to wellness brought me to America to pursue my dream of becoming an acupuncturist and herbalist.

Today, as licensed acupuncturist and herbalist based in Santa Monica, I specialize in oncology and chronic pain management, though I often focus on your gut health as it is your second brain. If you gut doesn't work the rest of you will not work.

My approach is holistic, taking into account not only each patient's physical state, but I also work with you to understand your mental and emotional states.

The body is entirely connected, and we know that the physical state impacts the mental and emotional states just as much as the emotional state influences the body physically.

It is my goal to tailor each treatment specifically to each patient in order to achieve the best end result each patient requires! Currently I am studying functional medicine and I look forward to ebing able to being my client at Awaken Now an approach to medicine that determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual!

Can massage REALLY shape and sculpt your body? The answer is YES!
Wood therapy massage uses a variety of wooden instruments to intensify the breakdown of fat and fibrous cellulite so that it can be eliminated naturally with other toxins thru the lymphatic system.

Some of the benefits include:
⦁ ​Lymphatic drainage and elimination of adipose tissue (fat)
⦁ Removes cellulite
⦁ Tones and tightens the skin
⦁ Sculpting the waist area
⦁ Stimulates your digestive system
⦁ Better definition of arms and legs
⦁ Firming thighs and buttocks

⬆️ If you're ready for some self-care that will stimulate your lymphatic system, lets talk!
📲 Head to our link in bio to contact us or book today!

Cosmetic acupuncture treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture AND a perfct add on to almost any acupuncture session at
It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health.

📲 Have questions about Cosmetic Acupuncture at Awaken Now, DM me or head to our link in bio to contact us or book today!
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Are you suffering from TEXT NECK 📲 ?! Accupuncture can help and we are talking all about it on our blog. Head to our accupuncture highlight to read the full blog post and find out how accupuncture can help!

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of the fluids in and around the central nervous system. With Craniosacral massage, we can relieve pain and tension by gently massaging the head, neck, and shoulders.
DON’ FPRGET 🎉 Get 30% off your massage + a FREE 60 min sauna session when you book with Gabriella or Dana during the month of June!

Here are the TOP 5 potential BENEFITS of Craniosacral massage:
1️⃣ Neck & back pain relief - Receiving a Craniosacral massage can help your entire spine free from ache and soothe tension in your neck.
2️⃣ Stress relief - Craniosacral therapy has been shown to reduce stress on the body in numerous ways, including decreasing muscle tension (and can we all agree muscle tension is almost a reflex reaction to stress in general!)
3️⃣ Improves mental clarity - Receiving a massage at least once a month can totally help you keep your mental health in the right track.
4️⃣ Boosts energy - Light touch and fascial release may help your muscles and organs naturally relieve stress, which improves function and in turn boost energy.
5️⃣ Improves our ability to heal - It’s thought that through the gentle manipulation of the bones in the skull, spine, and pelvis, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system can be normalized. This removes “blockages” from the normal flow, which enhances the body’s ability to heal.

📲 To find out if you are a good candidate for Craniosacral massage, DM me lets talk! Head to our massage highlight to see some Craniosacral massage in action with our talented practioner, Gabriella!

What exactly does acupuncture do to help with stress?

When the fine needles stimulate nerves under the skin, the nerve sends a message to the brain, telling it to release our natural pain killers, called endorphins. These natural brain chemicals cause us to relax and feel euphoric or happy ☺️

Acupuncture also helps our bodies naturally reduce inflammation and pain as well, which can both increase with chronic stress 🙌

Your gut and your brain are in constant close communication—and the health of one impacts the health of the other. Stress and anxiety can trigger symptoms in the gut, and can be one of the most noticeable ways to feel the impacts of stress 👎

For those times when you need a little bit of support, ION* Gut Support goes beyond probiotics to defend you from environmental toxins and diversify your gut microbiome naturally. This simple addition to your routine can do wonders - check our shop to get your bottle 🙌

This is how good you'll be feeling after your Endosphères Therapy 💃

This non invasive treatment feels like a deep tissue massage, allowing you to relax while toning your body. It is the only device with compressive vibration technology which generates low-frequency vibrations onto your tissues and muscles 💪

This helps to improve cellulite, skin laxity, fluid retention, signs of aging, and athletic recovery 🙌 Come in for your appointment today!

POV: You're relaxing in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber and feeling better than ever 🤩

Included in our "Let It Go" stress relief program, hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments provide 100 percent oxygen delivered under increased pressure that can help with stress. This increased oxygen helps heal damaged brain tissue, improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and promotes the growth of new tissue and blood vessels.

Unwind, lay down and get a boost of oxygen for endless benefits - make your appointment today 💚

We are now offering manual lymphatic drainage massages! This massage encourages the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart 💚

Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for edema, post-surgery rehab, fibromyalgia, and pre/post-cosmetic surgery. It is also beneficial for anyone feeling a need to boost lymphatic flow to assist in body detox or cleansing 🙌