Elemental Family, Center for the Healing Arts

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Elemental Family Friday: You Are Meant to Live a Rich, Vibrant, and Authentic Life! -

Elemental Family Friday: Are You Up to the {Meditation} Challenge?

Feeling super inspired & grateful after spending the past few days at The Summit of Greatness in Columbus, Ohio! Thanks to Sarah Cordial for inviting me, to Lewis Howes for making it all happen, & to all of the wonderful speakers & attendees for showing up with open hearts, curious minds, positive intention, inspirational energy, & a commitment to being great! I'm excited to share the magic with our #losangeles community now that I'm home #inspiregreatness #dailyinspiration #attitudeofgratitude #livingwithgratitude #gratitudeadventure #wellness #healthandwellness #holisticwellness #healthychoices #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #acupuncture #psychotherapy #elementalfamily #schoolofgreatness #mindsetforgreatness #madeforgreatness #striveforgreatness #DestinedForGreatness #achievegreatness #greatnessawaits #createdforgreatness

Elemental Family Friday: Sh*t Happens, Shift Happens

Do you want to learn how to raise children who THRIVE? For an in-depth look at what makes Chinese medicine pediatrics such a deep, rich, beautiful, validating, philosophical framework to support you and your family on this amazing and intense journey, please check out this lecture by Fire Child, Water Child author Stephen Cowan MD. He is truly a gift and his work informs both my parenting and my clinical practice every single day... http://thrivingchildsummit.com/encore-day-watch/ Stephen's lecture is 4th from the bottom. This encore re-play is only available through Thurs 9/28 at 9am, so get moving :).

New blog posts up at elementalfamily.com/blog/ featuring Autumn-inspired homemade almond mylk & tips on how to stay healthy as we head into Fall! And our September EF Friday newsletter comes out today! Sign up @ elementalfamily.com/optin & keep an eye on your inbox! #chinesemedicine #autumn #healing #acupuncture #elementalfamily #almondmylk #psychotherapy #meditation #wellness #losangeles

HEGU - Joining Valley (L.I. 4): The Source point of the Large Intestine channel, the Command point of the face & mouth, and a Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point, HEGU is one of the most vital & beloved acupuncture points on the body, & can be used to treat a vast array of conditions, most notably those involving an exterior attack (think common cold/flu), pain, &/or disorders of the face/head & sense organs. It is most commonly needled in combination with TAICHONG (Liver 3), tog...ether known as the Four Gates, to activate & promote the free & easy passage of Qi & blood throughout the body. On another note, I'm feeling grateful for the benefits of being/being surrounded by acupuncturists/healers: treatments can be done just about anywhere & at any moment. For instance, whilst reading a book & relaxing as the sun begins to peek through the marine layer in the front yard #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #elementalfamily #healing #qi #blood #free #easy #gratitude #relax

Friends, the August version of our Elemental Family Friday newsletter came out today! If you aren't subscribed to our mailing list, do yourself a favor & head over to our website so you can get in on all the goodies! In the meantime, the link to the browser version of this newsletter can be found in our bio. There, you'll be met with an abundance of tools, tips, insights, & education about the most beloved Earth element, & her season, Late Summer. Oh, & did we mention there's... a new SoundCloud meditation & a mouthwatering pumpkin chia seed pudding recipe?! I had it for brekky this am & today has been blissful. Feeling immensely grateful for the sustenance & compassionate support of the Earth element this season, & all year round. #chinesemedicine #earth #element #elementalfamily #seasonal #august #latesummer #abundance #meditation #recipe #gratitude #compassion #bliss See more

Elemental Family Friday: All About Your Earth Element and Why Self-Care is Never Selfish!

#Repost @botanarchy resting deep in the healing waters of her esoteric acupuncture treatment. Your sweet, heartfelt, inspiring words about the healing space we share & the magical & potent wonder of the medicine we practice make my soul smile & further awaken to the immense beauty this life contains. Infinite gratitude to you my fellow empress! #heartcenter #elementalfamily #healing #reconnect #realign #empress Celestial Harmony /// A heart-balancing acupuncture at...tunement from my cherished acupuncture chanteuse and sweetest friend, Hannah Fries L.Ac of @elementalfamily. I told Hannah that I wanted to work on self-love and acceptance, and she crafted a beautiful treatment to clear away emotional debris and reconnect me with source qi and joy. Despite being a complete system to heal and prevent the bevy of diseases plaguing modern society, acupuncture has a rich history as a spiritual art for re-igniting the will and re-aligning a patient with their original nature, one not tainted by a lifetime of experience, cultural bondage, faulty programs, old traumas and wounds, poisonous dogma, stories and lies we tell ourselves, and negative feedback loops we might be trapped in. I deeply cherish our weekly acupuncture sessions, and the lightness of being and depthless roots that have grown out of this simple ritual of tending to my body under her care. Hannah has helped me with so much, from coaxing my menses back on track after it was wildly derailed by the ecstatic melee of new love, to helping me find my spiritual center during a period of radical change. Thank you for being a part of my empress tribe, Hannah! #womenhealingwomen #sistermedicine #acupuncture #taoistmedicine #esotericacupuncture #selfcare See more

Summertime calls for fresh mint leaves in our morning matcha. Amongst a magical medley of healing adaptogens & organic homemade almond mylk of course! Check out our latest newsletter for more tips on healthy & fun ways to temper the fire of the season! #elementalfamily #summer #fire #element #matcha #adaptogens #elementalfamily #healing #arts #chinesemedicine #organic

Elemental Family Friday: Keep Calm, Cool & Connected this Summer

Born this way. This family of ours is a real life rainbow. So proud to be a part of our colorful tribe. #lovewins #rainbow #tribe #bornthisway #elementalfamily #love

When your food feeds more than just your belly... Can I get an "Amen" for picturesque & bountiful plates of nutritious goodness?! So grateful to live in a place whose lands & animals (the human kind included - praise be to the farmers & foragers of the world) provide us with such delicious & joy-inducing gifts! What are some of your favorite local foods this season? #nutritious #delicious #bounty #eattherainbow #local #farmersmarket #faves

Elemental Family Friday: Staying grounded during times of transformation

This gorgeous pup is still going strong at 18 years old! She struggles to get up & down the stairs some days, but if you saw the way she plays with other pups in the neighborhood, you'd never know she's a day past puppy (gray hairs aside)! When we rescued her at age 3, she was one of the most anxious dogs I've come across due to prior abuse She's come a remarkable way since then, and her sweetness toward all creatures consistently overwhelms my heart, but she still has bouts of anxiety here & there. That's where a loving touch & some gentle acupuncture come in handy. #yintang for the win! She also gets acupuncture for her aches & pains, & she loves it! Have you ever tried acupuncture or Chinese medicine for your pet? . . . #elementalfamily #acupuncture #sweetest #pup #healing #love

We believe in the beauty of interspecies multi-element families, so our Center has recently welcomed some vibrant, health-promoting, smile-inducing, Wood element embodying new plant life into the family. All elements are represented & honored here, whether they manifest in the landscape of the human bodies that walk through the door, the tools & techniques of our practice, the interactions we engage in, or the very space itself. Have you discovered what your primary element is yet?! Go to our website (link in bio) to sign up for a free assessment! #elementalfamily #wood #spring #interspecieslove #healing #space

Happy Mother's Day from our Elemental Family to yours! Today (& every day) we honor all the mamas of the world & shower them with gratitude & admiration for birthing & sustaining life & love with such ferocity, grace, creativity, courage, & tenacity! And we remember also that each of us embodies both a mother & a child within & we aim to treat ourselves with a mother’s love that is tender, fierce, precious & unconditional. #happymothersday #elementalfamily #unconditionallove

Find your center. Trust your gut. Strengthen your core. Breathe into your belly. Activate your Dan Tian. We reference the center of ourselves in a variety of ways, each of which highlights the vital role it plays in our well-being. It's the home of our internal compass, the intersection of heaven & earth, the ethereal womb from which life springs forth. A sanctuary wherein we can retreat & reconnect to our truth. The place from which we realign & cultivate a calm self-awarene...ss. It's where we digest what comes at us & through us. In Daoism & Chinese medicine, the region below & behind our navel is referred to as the lower Dan Tian, which translates as "elixir field", "energy center", or "sea of qi". It is the residence of the deepest energies of the body & the source of all movement... read more at the blog (link in bio)! #elementalfamily #center

Calling all FRIDAY-lovers! We've got another reason for you to LOVE today... Our first installation of the monthly Elemental Family Friday newsletter just hit your inbox! We have so many things to share with you in this first edition: blogs, babies, recipes, and more. If you're not subscribed, no need for FOMO, check this one out here (http://mailchi.mp//elemental-family-friday-first-installat) and then sign up on our website (just scroll down to the bottom of any page on our site to find the sign up button - www.elementalfamily.com) so you don't miss future installations! Happy Friday, friends! xox

Don't be afraid to blossom, even when you're surrounded by spikey things! Your unabashed beauty will soften, balance, & inspire the landscape in which you come alive #blossom #beauty #comealive #inspire #springtime

All in a day's work. Prepping for a day of healing here at Elemental Family #elementalfamily #healingarts

When your morning starts with a gratitude meditation & high vibes elixirs like this, the rest of the day is guaranteed to be a smile-fest. Especially when it gets followed up with farmers market outings, baby nephew & nieces asleep on your belly, walks in the sunshine, & treating mamas to some cupping therapy Elixir = anandamide cacao powder, reishi, green adaptogens, tocos all by @sunpotion + homemade steamed almond mylk, cardamom, & stevia. #yum #smilefest #sunday #highvibes #sunshine #elementalfamily

Finding those moments of stillness & reflection that calm and lift our spirits simultaneously can feel nearly impossible some days in this chaotic, heart-racing, mind-boggling, obstacle course of a modernity we inhabit. Our mission is to help guide and open you to that inner sanctuary of softness, quietude, grace, radiance, contentment, & unconditional self-love that spirals within your depths & extends beyond the perceived boundaries of your body to weave its way within the ...greater web of the infinite. . Thank you for coming in for a taste of that sweet nectar of relaxation @carolinehgroth (this photo is a repost from her delightful insta stories!!) Our hearts are full with gratitude for our patients and our growing Elemental FAMILY! . . . #elementalfamily #trust #blossom #manifest #soothe #soulfood #relax #still #reflection #calm #lift #spirit #mission #inner #sanctuary #peace #soft #quietude #grace #radiance #content #unconditionallove #wellness #weave #infinite #selflove #nectar #fullhearts #gratitude #patientcenteredcare #family #westhollywood #acupuncture #cupping #psychotherapy #chinesemedicine #healing #welcome #medicine #blissful #courageous #whole #light See more

Auricular acupuncture is a way of treating the whole being using the microsystem found in the ears. When we visualize the ear as an upside down fetus (check it out - it's a pretty spot-on image) we can locate points that correspond with what's manifesting in other regions of the mind-body. I like to practice my technique on myself because it's the best way for me to experience what it's like to be on the receiving side of my treatment - so today I TREATED myself to a protocol... designed to calm the spirit and balance the autonomic nervous system, alleviate a myriad of types of stress, boost the immune system, and tonify three of the most important Yin organ systems in the Body - the Kidney, Liver, & Lung. The result: I'm feeling refreshed, joyful, & invigorated, yet calm! We offer ear acupuncture in conjunction with a full body treatment or on its own. Annnnd, we also have a super UNIQUE & unbelievably AMAZING offering of ear acupuncture combined with Integrative Body Psychotherapy in the same session - it's mind-blowing in the best of ways Come in & see for yourself! Email me at [email protected] to schedule! #auricular #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #integrative #body #psychotherapy #microsystem #ears #vizualize #manifest #mindbodysoul #practice #treat #yourself #calm #spirit #balance #nervoussystem #alleviate #stress #boost #immunity #tonify #yin #refreshing #invigorating #calm #joyful #amazing #unique #elementalfamily See more

Breakfast - I snapped this photo before the daunting task of wrapping all these colorful goodies up in the turmeric coconut wrap that so graciously & unexpectedly agreed to embrace said fillings without giving way beneath the abundance. The more color I can welcome into my plate & into my body, the more joy I feel with each bite! Today's treat features: shaved carrots, sunflower sprouts, avocado, beet sauerkraut, baby kale, tahini, liquid aminos, sprouted pumpkin seeds, & a f...armer's market pasture-raised egg lightly fried in grass fed butter all bundled up in a @cocobynuco turmeric coconut wrap! #yummy #colorful #breakfast #wrap #joy #coconut #veggies #carrots #sprouts #saurkraut #pastureraised #egg #kale #tahini #avocado #pumpkin #seeds #elementalfamily #healthy #happy #belly #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #psychotherapy #mindful #eating See more

Even your teeny tiny ones can benefit from a gentle acupuncture treatment! Supporting the center with a treatment for healthy digestion can help to boost immunity & soothe any digestive troubles your babe may be experiencing. We combine "taps" with massage, tuning fork stimulation, Chinese herbs, and shonishin techniques, along with Elementally-minded diet & lifestyle recommendations (for parents & kiddos alike) in our pediatric protocol. Find out more at our website elementalfamily.com (link in profile)! #elementalfamily #pediatric #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #chinese #herbalmedicine #love #babies #happy #healthy #kiddos #massage #shonishin #tuningfork #gentle #balanced #healing #wellness

In honor of this week's Pink Moon, which marks the Buddhist New Year, we are imbibing sumptuous blushing beetroot boba beverages a la @alfredtea & nibbling on the remains of Saturday's blissful botanical truffles by yours truly. (Apparently the Pink Moon also inspires alliteration w/the letter B ). This month's full moon brings the opportunity to disencumber & relinquish ourselves from any remnants of pain & suffering from the past year(s). Like the rattlesnake that graced o...ur hike with its powerful & bold presence yesterday, may we shed old skin & embody our vulnerable innocence & fertile potential with courage, grace, intention, passion, patience & gratitude. May we trust in the alchemical power of the universe to transmute our beings towards wholeness & light. #pink #moon #fullmoon #blushing #blissful #boba #disencumber #relinquish #rattlesnake #medicine #powerful #bold #presence #shed #embody #vulnerability #innocence #fertile #courage #grace #intention #passion #patience #gratitude #alchemy #universe #transmutation #wholeness #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #wellness #psychotherapy #healing #elementalfamily #light See more

When this is what your Monday looks like you know it's gonna be a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious week. Kiddos + nature = pure jubilation for all (with a sprinkle of jitters & 5-year old terror at the sight of a rattle snake in full performance mode) #auntlife #scoutstagram #nature #love #hiking #adventure #buddies #springtime #wildflowers #snake #magic #smiles #for #days #sunshine #elements #elementalfamily #chinesemedicine #healing #rainforest #happy #monday #wellness #supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Saturday afternoon homemade Bliss Balls - filled with adaptogenic tonic herbs, raw cacao, and magic. Warning: these may incite high vibes, enhanced immunity, upgraded cognition, rejuvenated hair/skin/libido, overall well-being, & long-lasting bliss. Consume at your own risk Cheers to healthy pleasures & superfood mavens @sunpotion for procuring the highest quality organic/wild crafted herbs! Today's batch feature Anandamide, He Shou Wu, Mucuna Puriens, & Tocos. Yum. Recipe ...can be found on our blog at http://www.elementalfamily.com//saturday-afternoon-bliss-b #adaptogenic #herbalmedicine #raw #organic #cacao #anandamide #coconut #butter #sweet #heshouwu #mucuna #puriens #tocos #lucuma #beepollen #hempseeds #delicious #chinesemedicine #elementalfamily #bliss #wellbeing #immunity #brainfood #highvibes #rejuvenation #magic #skinfood #wildcrafted #superfood #yum See more

Because SPRING ...What you might not notice is the heaping pile of fresh sunflower, broccoli, & nanohana SPROUTS () hiding beneath all the colorful fixings. Oh, & can we talk about those shaved carrot curls?! It's like my lunch is playing dress-up #spring #sprouted #salad #carrot #curls #saurkraut #avocadoaddict #organic #rainbow #lunch #healthy tons of #oliveoil #yum #chinesemedicine #elementalfamily #wellness #food #as #medicine #happy (not : homemade fresh ginger/lemon/raw honey tea & cashew butter + pure vanilla bean dark chocolate by @hukitchen ) #healing #tea #chocolate #lover ... More about how to keep healthy & happy during Springtime from a Chinese Medicine Perspective here: http://www.elementalfamily.com/ef-blog/spring-has-sprung

In Chinese medicine the element of Wood & the organs of the Liver & Gallbladder are associated with Springtime. Just like the trees & plant-life around us, spring is a time for us to reach upward & outward while trusting the depth & resiliency of our roots, & allowing the season's familiar winds to showcase the beauty of our flexibility rather than meeting them with rigidity & fear. In early spring, as the trees come out of the dormancy of winter & fill with the sap of life, ...the color green highlights the landscape, & new life begins to blossom forth. Like the trees, we feel our potential rising up within, yet we may often feel pent up for we do not yet know how it will manifest later in the season. It is normal for us to feel mixed feelings of joy, excitement, anger, irritability, & impatience, as the Liver which is "the General" in charge of free flow (of blood, qi, emotions, etc) throughout the body-mind-spirit, can easily become constrained in response to the innumerable stressors of modern living. So, be kind to your Liver & the Wood within you by: moving your body daily (walk, hike, stretch/yoga, qi gong); creating space (declutter, clean out your closet/pantry/car/mind/body); eating slowly & healthfully (light, fresh whole foods from the earth, especially sprouts! I'm obsessed with sunflower & broccoli sprouts at the moment); trying something new - be playful; drinking plenty of filtered water with fresh lemon juice; setting goals - especially with the promise of summer - the dynamic, active, transformative season of Fire ahead; meditating, breathing mindfully &/or journaling to cultivate calm presence & self awareness; oh and of course come see your trusty acupuncturists at @elementalfamily for some gentle, nurturing, smile-inducing, liver-friendly treatment! #spring #forth #wood #element #reach #trust #blossom #manifest #soothe #liver #stretch #breathe #elementalfamily #chinesemedicine #psychotherapy #wellness #acupuncture #chineseherbs #cupping #guasha #happy elementalfamily.com See more

That dusky sunshine shadow magic Sometimes I think the sun casts these long shadows this time of year in a playful attempt to expand our spirits & remind us of our inner greatness. So friends, go out and befriend your shadows! #shadow #magic #playful #spirits #innerbeauty #spring #elementalfamily #chinesemedicine #therapy #wellness #family #love

This morning's lineup is sure to give me superpowers #sunpotion #herbalmedicine #superfoods #matcha #anandamide #prash #homemade #almond #milk #coconutbutter #wellness #chinesemedicine #happy #mornings #elementalfamily PS - We now carry Sun Potion at our Healing Arts Center!

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates. Organic food & herbs from the earth can nourish our bodies, delight our taste buds, perfume our olfaction, vitalize our creative juices, and satisfy our innate gravitation toward beauty. Beauty. Our meals are almost always enhanced by the vibrant colors that adorn the plate. They remind us of the Elements of nature that permeate all of life - the greens of wood, reds of fire, yellows of earth, silver/gold of... metal, and the blues of water. There are so many reasons to intentionally bring more natural color into your diet, but our favorite is simply the sheer pleasure is elicits in our beings. And we know that eating is so much more than just a physical act. You can enhance your digestion, and therefore your vitality, by consciously engaging your miraculous mind-body-spirit in the act of consumption. Steps for happy eating: 1. Shop locally - we are huge fans of our local farmers markets (or even grow your own!). Get to know the people who grow your food, ask questions about how it is cultivated, harvested, etc., where it comes from, and how it might best be enjoyed! 2. Prepare your food with love and intentionality. Slow down, chop mindfully, cook lightly, get creative, make it fun, try something new. Seek out the help of cookbooks, knowledgeable nutritionists or other practitioners, friends, and family. 3. Sit down to the table with those you love (whether in thought or in the flesh). Take three slow deep belly breaths to enter the present moment and move into your parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest & digest" mode). 4. Give thanks to all of the forces that contribute to the food on your plate and the soft animal of your body that gifts you the experience of eating. 5. Maintain that yummy state of gratitude and receptivity as you chew each bite fully, savoring the textures, tastes and temperatures that land upon your tongue. 6. Smile May your mealtimes be joyful, nutritious, delicious, soul-lifting, life-affirming, colorful, mindful moments of bliss.

We care for our FAMILY in more ways than we can count. It just so happens that many of our favorite ways involve babies and/or acupuncture. Soothing my sleepy nephew while tending to my mama's aches & pains. #theseareafewofmyfavoritethings #love #babies #pediatric #acupuncture #wellness #elemental #family #care

Healer heal thyself. Just a little self-care needling before seeing patients - this Palm Qi Installation acupuncture treatment enhances my ability to scan my patients' bodies for energy imbalances, allows for clearer transmission of energy through the palms, & directs Qi flow to the Heart chakra. The Amethyst crystal in the center of the needles encourages inner strength, transforms negative energy into the energy of love & peace, helps develop intuition, and enhances spiritual awareness & wisdom (it can also help to alleviate headaches, nightmares/insomnia, eye strain, and so much more). #healing #selfcare #acupuncture #qi #flow #wellness #amethyst #esoteric #elemental #family #elementalfamily #energy #chinesemedicine #crystals

"Your mere presence has always been enough, dear one, for the birds to sing, the waves to roll, and the sun to shine... honestly, it's not even possible to be more than you are, in the eyes of love. Love yourself as we love you, The Universe"

"Much of the credit for his remarkable longevity goes, whether anyone likes it or not, to the fact that he sought out an unconventional Eastern-medicine masseuse-trainer, Alex Guerrero, at whom NFL doctors look askance ... NFL weight-training was hurting his joints and robbing him of flexibility, and the food he was eating was inflammatory and making him stiff. Brady now consumes no dairy, white sugar or white flour. He uses resistance bands and anti-gravity treadmills and fo...cuses as much on pliability as strength. He meditates and does yoga." https://www.washingtonpost.com//0d63948c-ec94-11e6-b4ff-ac #Eastern #medicine #longevity #TomBrady #choice #paradigmshift #acupuncture #wellness #elementalfamily #meditation #superbowl

"Could a disrupted gut be to blame for your toddler’s tantrums?" We can help you find out, offer suggestions on how to cultivate a healthy gut flora, and encourage your kiddo's body to develop a resilient and balanced immune system (which, as this article reinforces, is regulated in part by the gut microbiota) using the many tools of Chinese medicine and beyond. #happykids #resilience #acupuncture #gutmicrobiome #psychology #bodymind #holistic #pediatric #chinesemedicine #healthy #wellness #welovekiddos

As we move forward on this journey together I thought I would share a blog post I wrote on November 8th. I welcome and invite your feedback and as always we are here to support one another every step of the way.

Believe it or not, babies and acupuncture go together like Yin and Yang. While Chinese medicine has been used for eons to treat our little ones, now modern science is catching on and investing in research to bolster society's faith in this approach. At the Elemental Family, Center for the Healing Arts we utilize the tools of Chinese medicine to bolster and guide your child’s innate capacity for health and wellness by stimulating their body’s own natural ability to heal. In th...is particular randomized controlled trial (published this month), colicky "babies who were treated with acupuncture cried significantly less than those in the control group." "The effect of the two types of acupuncture was similar and both were superior to gold standard care alone. Relative to baseline, there was a greater relative reduction in time spent crying and colicky crying by the second intervention week (p=0.050) and follow-up period (p=0.031), respectively, in infants receiving either type of acupuncture" (http://aim.bmj.com/content/early//01/03/acupmed-2016-011208). But colic is not the only childhood condition that Chinese medicine can address - it can be used to treat many common conditions of childhood, including, but certainly not limited to: digestive issues such as constipation and food sensitivities, skin conditions such as eczema, ear infections, allergies, common cold, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, teething, bed wetting, and failure to thrive. Check out our website for more info! http://www.elementalfamily.com/pediatrics

Calling all wellness-seekers! I am pleased to inform you that I (Hannah) am now officially accepting new adult and pediatric patients at the Elemental Family Center for the Healing Arts in Los Angeles, CA, where I offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, and more! The Elemental Family is - true to its name - a family affair, where I am fortunate enough to be in practice with two exquisite human beings and healers, who also happen to be my sister, Brooke Fries LAc, and mother, Debi... Fries MFT. As a team, we craft resilient health and wellness with the tools of somatic psychotherapy, Chinese medicine, and mindfulness meditation. While we offer acupuncture/Chinese Medicine and somatic psychotherapy as distinct modalities of healing, we have found that many clients derive the greatest and most profound benefit through a combination of the two. The use of acupuncture alongside talk therapy, breathwork, and various other techniques, strengthens the already existing, yet often diminished, stagnated, or ignored pathways that weave together to form the complex landscapes of our human being. Learn more about what and how we treat by visiting our newly designed website (elementalfamily.com)! We look forward to welcoming you into our new space, and to customizing a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. Whether you are seeking relief from a physical ailment or an emotional trauma, or simply wanting to invite more meaning, presence, and joy into your life, our approach aims to leave you feeling more integrated, hopeful, vibrant, compassionate toward self and others, and empowered to confidently embody your true nature. You can reach out to me directly to schedule your pediatric and adult acupuncture sessions at: [email protected] or 323-538-1569. Always, Hannah Fries, LAc #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #psychotherapy #wellness #meditation #westhollywood #elementalfamily #healing #empowered #losangeles #compassion #cupping #moxa #chineseherbs #nutrition #authenticity

Happy 2017 friends! As many of you may already know, Brooke is currently out on maternity leave, as her wife Erin gave birth to 2 beautiful and healthy babies several days ago! In Brooke's absence, her incredibly talented colleague (and sister) Hannah will be providing the same gentle, compassionate, and comprehensive care that you have come to expect and rely on for your whole family. ... Learn more about Hannah (http://www.elementalfamily.com/about-hannah/), and reach out to her directly to schedule your pediatric and adult acupuncture sessions: [email protected] or 323-538-1569.

Have you heard...we're moving! Looking forward to seeing you in our new digs up in WeHo! #elementalfamily #chinesemedicine #psychotherapy #newdigs #acupuncture #westhollywood

Yes, we do CUPPING at Elemental Family, Center for the Healing Arts! Come on in to experience it for yourself! Check out this wonderfully informative article about all the benefits of cupping, written by my lovely East Coast colleague, Margarita Alcantara:

"When it comes to health, traditional Chinese medicine promotes 'harmony,' and it is believed that drinking cold water takes the body out of equilibrium by knocking it out of its optimal working temperature. 'In regards to the body, cold blocks the meridian channels, slows and even congeals blood circulation and diminishes organ functioning to less than optimal ability,' Mee Lain Ling, a registered doctor of traditional Chinese medicine." http://www.aol.com//youve-been-drinking-water-wr/21374716/

Chinese Medicine as an alternative treatment to antibiotics! http://www.sciencecodex.com/study_into_whether_chinese_herb

Acupuncture Alleviates Fatigue in Dialysis Patients: http://www.healthcmi.com//1632-acupuncture-alleviates-fati

Does your dog need acupuncture? http://www.nydailynews.com//dog-acupuncture-article-1.2651

Wave off menopause symptoms with acupuncture: http://indianexpress.com//wave-off-menopause-symptoms-wit/ https://nccih.nih.gov//spotlight/acupuncture-menopause-sym

5 Ways Acupuncture Can Fix Your Health Problems: "'What's even more amazing is that while I was convinced it wouldn't work, it did anyway,' he wrote." (Insider tip - this list of 5 only begins to scratch the surface of the wondrous powers of acupuncture!)... http://www.menshealth.com//5-ways-acupuncture-can-fix-your

If you've never tried cupping, you are missing out my friends! Not only does it promote wellness by facilitating the clearing of toxins and pathogens from the body, it also feels wonderful! We offer cupping in addition to our many other services (acupuncture, mind-body-spirit psychotherapy, herbal medicine, etc.) at The Elemental Family. Come treat yourself to some healing goodness! "'The biggest misconception about cupping is that it is painful and that the marks from the tr...eatment are bruises,' she tells us, 'The reaction of the discolorations is not bruising, but is due to cellular debris, pathogenic factors old stagnation and toxins coming to the surface of the skin and being cleared away by the circulatory systems.' She also says that the process is not only painless, but rather relaxing, adding that many of her patients have fallen asleep due to the pleasant, relaxing sensation." See more

"Kite believes the Five Element philosophy of creating physical, emotional and spiritual balance in your being is what’s crucial. While having a course of acupuncture enhances that process, he is very clear that his needles do not make you fertile, so much as promote the balance and health that are key conditions for fertility... His core advice is to do everything you can to get your health in balance, which includes the way you think, the way you look after your body, your choice of activities, your juggling of work and leisure and the people you choose to hang out with. 'When you’re conscious of these things, all areas of your health improve'."

"Horses have been receiving acupuncture for almost as long as people havesince the practice began in China some 2,500 years ago...Today veterinary acupuncturists can treat nearly any animal, from a bear to a porcupine to a dog." http://video.nationalgeographic.com//160331-news-animal-ac #acupuncture #animals #veterinary #healing #for #all #species #love

Acupuncture can be very effective at treating Hypertension & Blood Pressure. Ancient Knowledge being confirmed. http://themindunleashed.org//acupuncture-very-effective-at #acupuncture #treatment #hypertension #bloodpressure #ancient #wisdom #chinesemedicine #healing

Acupuncture Helps Dementia Patient Memory and Cognition: http://www.healthcmi.com//1629-acupuncture-helps-dementia- #acupuncture #helps #dementia #memory #healing #chinesemedicine

How Acupuncture Actually Works: A Doctor Explains: http://www.mindbodygreen.com//how-acupuncture-actually-wor #acupuncture #integrativemedicine #medicine #healing #holisitic

Acupuncture + Stress-management = Migraine relief "Stress seems to be a big contributing factor, and with acupuncture I know that in addition to healing my body with needles, I also get a whole half-hour when I only think of good things." https://www.washingtonpost.com//7007b840-f6b1-11e5-9804-53... #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #stressrelief #migrainerelief #healing #wellness #psychotherapy

Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Acupuncture: http://www.webmd.com/pain//slideshow-acupuncture-overview #acupuncture #healing #chinesemedicine

Acupuncture Surpasses Drugs For Knee Pain Relief: http://www.healthcmi.com//1607-acupuncture-surpasses-drugs #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #kneepain #painrelief #healing #wellness #happyknees #walkhappy

Emergency Room Patients are Choosing Acupuncture Instead of Painkillers! #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #painrelief #healing #wellness

This is a perfect visual and explanation for exactly what Chinese medicine has to offer your kiddos...

Acupuncture is not just for grown-ups! In our experience, kiddos respond impressively well to the subtleties of Chinese Medicine. We love treating your babes at The Elemental Family! #pediatric #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #welovekids #gentle #therapeutic #happybaby #wellness #love #health