Flourish Integrative Health

First day in the new clinic Take a sneak peek at some of the precious details that make our new home beautiful and welcoming. We’re excited for this upgraded space, which includes free onsite parking lot bigger, comfier waiting room TWO clinic bathrooms - one with a changing table! windows in each treatment room for light and air... wellness shop (more info coming soon) proximity to Montgomery Village A huge THANK YOU to Natasha Stocker of @inspiredspacesinc for all of her wisdom and help with making the space beautiful and inviting. Come visit us in our new home soon! Link below to our special $60 Spring Tune-Up acupuncture appointments - a great way to come check out the new space, and get a relaxing and balancing acupuncture treatment at the same time. https://www.flourishintegrativehealth.com/spring/ See more

Springtime is associated with the Liver in Chinese medicine, which means that we need to focus on Liver health this time of year. Both greens and sour food help to keep the Liver energy balanced during the spring so consider adding some of these delicious items to your daily meal: sautéed kale with apple cider vinegar warm water with lemon juice a handful of sprouts on your sandwich / bowl / salad a shot of wheatgrass juice... And don’t forget to book your $60 Spring Tune-Up acupuncture appointment (available through May 31!). Enjoy your greens! flourishintegrativehealth.com/spring See more

As of 4/27, Flourish will have a new home on Farmers Lane! Here is a sneak peek of our new, expanded clinic with photos from a special blessing of the clinic And, as a way to welcome you to the space, we’re also offering $60 spring tune-up acupuncture treatments - so you can come in for a quick relax and refresh, while checking out the new digs. More info to come soon, or book your appointment now: https://flourishintegrativehealth.janeapp.com/

There’s some exciting news... but you’ll have to stay tuned. We will reveal Flourish’s news in the next few weeks!

Get magical in community. This Wednesday 5pm PST; Women’s Spirit Circle spiritcircles.eventbrite.com

Join us this Wednesday to explore the 9 Heart Palaces. Spiritcircles.eventbrite.com

Looking at the science, there's no evidence or reason to believe that the COVID vaccine has a negative impact on fertility - while it's less clear whether or not it should be recommended during pregnancy, especially for patients that are at low risk of exposure. We know that COVID-19 can negatively impact pregnancy, so getting the vaccine sooner rather than later (as you're eligible) is something to consider for anyone looking to conceive!

Explore the Nine Heart Palaces in your life in a sisterhood of support, connection and inspiration. Women’s Spirit Circles happen once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. Please join us for free at SpiritCircles.eventbrite.com

Happy winter! It’s the most Yin time of year - a time of cold, of austerity, of stillness. The winter season is associated with the Kidney organ in Chinese medicine theory. It’s a great time to be nourishing your Kidneys with bone broth, black sesame seeds, seaweed, fish and black / kidney beans. You also want to make sure you keep your low back and knees covered and warm to help prevent the cold from damaging your Kidney energy. This year has brought such pain and grief for everyone. Remember that the darkest day of the year is now behind us, and we’ve transitioned from increasing darkness to increasing light. Sunny days are ahead for us all - we just need to find peace with where we are on this journey to a brighter time.

We just shared this last month, but it continues to be relevant. Please take care of yourselves - physically, emotionally, spiritually - through these heavy times. #sonomastrong

According to #ChineseMedicine theory, #autumn is associated with the Lung organ. It’s a poignant association for those of us that have been stuck inside to avoid smoky air. Sigh. Autumn is the time of the year when the hot, chaotic, outward Yang energy of summertime is transitioning to the cold, still, inward Yin energy of the winter. It’s a time to shed your leaves - to let go of that which no longer serves you - so that you can settle in with yourself and your inner thoughts for a peaceful and restful winter. So exhale into this opportunity to let go, and to feel that much lighter for it. Happy autumn.

We want to hear about your #breastfeeding / #chestfeeding journey! There are so many worthy ways to nourish your #baby! Breast / chestfeeding is just one such example. Some of us are lucky enough to enjoy a magical nourishing connection with our babes through #nursing, and some of us face circumstances that make it more challenging. It’s so important for #parents to talk about our experiences - warts and all - so that we can support each in making the right decisions for o...urselves and our #families, and so that we can connect each other with the resources that empower us to achieve our goals. . . . . . . . . #worldbreastfeedingweek #normalizebreastfeeding #breastmilk #breastfeedinginpublic #sonomacounty #mama #moms #pregnancy #postpartum #sebastopol #santarosa #alternativehealth #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #holistichealth #flourishintegrativehealth See more

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#Wildfires are already burning strong, and it's only August. Sigh. Check out our newest blog post (link in bio ) for wisdom and resources to help you keep your #lungs healthy and protected from the #smoke. Things like Wildfire masks vs COVID masks How to DIY a HEPA air filter on the cheap Baked pear recipe that is a #ChineseMedicine go-to for lung health The link between grief and lung health, according to Chinese medicine... . . . . . #sonomastrong #sonomacountywildfire #walbridgefire #smokeinhalation #healthylungs #breathe #alternativemedicine #holistichealth #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #flourishintegrativehealth #santarosa #respiratoryhealth #wildfire #california #forestfire See more

Next Tuesday evening our wonderful massage therapist, Rose DeNicola Massage is co-hosting this zoom workshop with @ReikaYoga. They will introduce you to the natural cycles of your menses, contraceptive options, and herbs for reproductive support. Rose will also lead a very special self-abdominal massage that supports reproductive and digestive health and will leave you feeling relaxed and connected to your belly. We are so excited for this, and hope you will join us for this incredibly nourishing and informative workshop!!

We want to hear about your #breastfeeding / #chestfeeding journey! There are so many worthy ways to nourish your #baby! Breast / chestfeeding is just one such example. Some of us are lucky enough to enjoy a magical nourishing connection with our babes through #nursing, and some of us face circumstances that make it more challenging. It’s so important for #parents to talk about our experiences - warts and all - so that we can support each in making the right decisions for o...urselves and our #families, and so that we can connect each other with the resources that empower us to achieve our goals. . . . . . . . . #worldbreastfeedingweek #normalizebreastfeeding #breastmilk #breastfeedinginpublic #sonomacounty #mama #moms #pregnancy #postpartum #sebastopol #santarosa #alternativehealth #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #holistichealth #flourishintegrativehealth See more

Dear women, join Vladi This wednesday at 5pm PST for this month’s Community Spirit Circle dedicated to exploring Legacy. We will plant seeds for the future, the life we want to live, and the ripples we would like to leave behind.

It's a #stressful time for our patients and our community right now. Who isn’t #stressed? According to #ChineseMedicine, stress throws our body into imbalance - and we all know that this imbalance can take its toll over time. But did you know that #acupuncture has been shown to decrease numerous markers of stress within the body? Click the link below to learn more. . . . .... . . . #holistichealth #destress #wellness #wellbeing #stressmanagement #mindfulness #meditation #qigong #anxiety #mentalhealth #depression #stressrelief #selfcare #burnout #mentalhealthawareness #relax #wellbeing #santarosa #sebastopol #sonomacounty See more

@jasmine.maes is a rockstar and beloved midwife in our community and also one of our favorite midwives to refer to! She just helped birth 3 babies in the last 5 days, and supported Vladi in giving birth to her son, Matty 7 months ago. Here is what Vladi had to say about working with Jasmine: I already loved referring to Jasmine as a colleague and we had co-managed care for quite a few delivering mamas. So when I got pregnant, after telling my husband the great news, I immedi...ately called Jasmine and knew I would be in good hands with her for my pregnancy care and delivery. Little did I know then how experienced, thoughtful, caring, funny and truly expert care I would end up receiving. She spent a whole hour with me at every appointment (about once a month to start and then bi weekly and finally weekly towards the end). We talked about everything from symptoms, to diet and lifestyle, to items to get to prepare for postpartum and baby-care, and support at the birth and in the first few weeks. My pregnancy care was so supportive, that I ended up having a wonderful pregnancy and danced 2-3 times a week all the way until 4 days before the birth. On the day I went into labor, Jasmine left her post-Thanksgiving hangout with family 1 hour north and met me at @thrive.birth.center she then supported me with what she later called a very efficient (textbook) labor and un-medicated natural delivery. There were moments during, that I didn’t think I could do it, and her steady, strong, grounded presence reassured me that I was doing great and was right on track. A few moments right before our baby came out she had me adjust my position so that gravity can support me and later I realized that saved me some time. I did have tearing and Jasmine supported me with stitches and giving me some herbs to help with the healing. She then came to my house, a few times, in the days after to check on me and babe, give breastfeeding support, talk through some of the trauma and emotions post-birth, and be a safe, warm and funny presence for all of us. We LOVE Jasmine at our house and call her Auntie Jasmine. She has become a part of our extended family. I whole-heartedly recommend her!!! See more

Join us for this Wednesday at 5 for Women’s Spirit Circle with Vladi. The theme for this month is Watering Our Ancestral Roots. Spiritcircles.eventbrite.com

We all need to better serve our non-white mamas - as a community, and as healthcare practitioners - by acknowledging and addressing our biases, and understanding the challenges that they face in pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. Thank you for sharing this piece, Hearthstone Midwifery, Lactation & Craniosacral Services!

I’ve known Rebecca Elowen at as a colleague for years and have referred many patients for at home IUI’s, her lactation support, classes and Craniosacral therapy for babies, but more recently I got to experience her work first hand and was so impressed. Rebecca was instrumental in so much of our journey in becoming parents. She supported us before our baby was born with her breastfeeding and newborns class, which were both excellent. She then came a few days after Matty was b...orn, and did lactation support for us, which helped so much with his latch and my comfort. She also supported my son with craniosacral therapy around some birth trauma as well as to help unwind some neck tension from being in a particular position in the womb. She is kind, thoughtful, so knowledgeable and such a baby whisperer! We are so grateful for her expertise and support. I would highly encourage anyone who is getting ready to have a baby to reach out to Rebecca for support with education, lactation and her baby whisperer abilities. Thanks Rebecca! Vladi See more

If you're feeling like you need some support, sisterhood, connection and inspiration right now, join us in sacred circle tonight. First time free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-spirit-circle-rekindlin

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