Jason Salim, L.Ac.

This beautiful needle is part of a set gifted to my teacher, from his teacher, who in turn received it from the monk that taught him this lineage. In modern practice we use sterile, disposable needles, but traditionally acupuncturists would reuse needles, sterilizing between patients. His teacher still carries a set, much like the one this came from, that he uses as he wanders the world (outside the US) helping people he meets. . . . . .... #acupuncture #wanderingmonk #bodhisattvavow #saamacupuncture #easternmedicine See more

Enjoy pig year, my friends. @faceofdreams gets it. . . . .... . #lunarnewyear2019 #cappuccino #pigyear #repost Actually the only reason I came back to Japan. getting on departure flight rn. See more

More medicine like this, please.

#accurate Most people are a bit nervous the first time they come in for treatment and leave looking somewhat like that 4th or 6th emoji. What was your first experience of acupuncture like? ... Mine was by the amazing Dr. Xiao Qing Geng at #ACCHS (the school at which I later enrolled). It was transformative. I had an interest in herbalism and bodywork since I was a teenager, but had never tried acupuncture or any eastern modalities. I stumbled into an open house there one weekend and was blown away by a professor’s talk on #classicalchineseherbalism ... then Dr. Geng gave me a treatment that seemed to shift my whole being. A few weeks later I changed consulting hours (thanks to an ever supportive and understanding boss) and enrolled. Seven years later and I’ve still never been able to study with the speaker, but I shadowed Dr. Geng in clinic and met so many other amazing teachers and colleagues that my cup still overflows. The 6 Stages of Acupuncture from @kanpobliss #repost #acumoji #tcm #gratitude #acupuncture #relax #health #wellness #chinesemedicine #selfcare #oaklandacupuncture #giveUXthanks #

Happy New Year! Today marks the start of the Year of the Yang Earth Dog. Manifesting the vision of the past year, empowering those we care most about (our pack, if you will), and enjoying and deepening the bonds we've formed are flavors of the year to come. I look forward to supporting and empowering you all on the journey you have ahead (while hopefully having time to run around in the grass and enjoy it all). Thanks for helping make the last year something special. ...Here is looking forward to what's to come. : @maywayherbs #yangearthdogyear2018 #chinesenewyear #asiannewyear #wolfpack

The New England Patriots’ James Harrison (@jhharrison92) getting acupuncture to improve performance and recovery. His acupuncturist, Lisa Ripi, treats over 40 NFL players, flying from her home in New York to 4 different cities for weekly sessions. . This is not your typical acupuncture session. In the photo above she is using over 400 needles to promote blood flow, reduce inflammation and speed recovery. James Harrison loves it. Other players swear by it. . Her clients includ...e Jets fullback Tony Richardson, cornerback Darrelle Revis and offensive tackle Damien Woody, Pittsburgh linebacker James Farrior, Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, as well as dozens of other players, including those on the Steelers, Bengals and Miami Dolphins. . . . . . #regram @natgeo #superbowl52 #mymoneysonthepatriots #chinesemedicine #sportsmedicine #performance #training #acupuncture #NFL #americanfootball See more

A client from nearly three years ago was visiting from #Portland this week and made an appointment to see me. We had worked together when I was interning at my school's clinic with amazing results, and she had come to see me once or twice when I began practicing on my own. She entered my office glowing. The same light and kindness she held so many months ago, amplified. She had more comfort, more confidence, a stronger sense of herself and a new tattoo: Blessing A remin...der. The day is filled with them. For me, it is in supporting interesting, heart-open, passionate people be who they truly are in the world, and become who they are meant to become. This week I tried my best to do the same. This week my clients were, again, all amazing. This week many of the things they dealt with often felt challenging. This week I did what I could to hold space, support and help them heal. This week didn't feel too different from any other week, except that I had the blessing that this wonderful person, with her kanji stained wrist, stopped by to remind me of the impact we can have. I am privileged to help others shine their light. I am grateful to my clients for their support and trust. Thanks for sharing a few steps on your paths with me. And for occasionally letting me help you with your footing. May we all find meaning in service to others. . . . . . . . #gratitude #tattoos #kanji #blessings #service #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #wellness #light #tao #transformation

My Feng Shui sister is giving away a design consult to one lucky instagramer. Today is the *last* day to enter. See below to follow her and for contest details. Enter as many times as you like. Best of luck! #Repost @johannaspraguedesign (@get_repost) DESIGN GIVEAWAY Congrats! We made it to the new year and have countless opportunities to fulfill intentions and resolutions, so how about starting the year off strong and setting your space up in a way that supports every...thing you truly want?! . There’s still time to enter the giveaway for a one hour Feng Shui Design Consultation to one Bay Area recipient! ($250 value) . Feng Shui is a powerful methodology for creating optimal support and harmony within the spaces we occupy; our bodies, homes, workplace, surrounding communities and environment. I'll provide a birth chart reading for the winner which I’ll use as a guide for making design recommendations to support their unique needs, goals and personality. . GIVEAWAY RULES: This can be applied to your home, studio, room or office. Participants must be in the Bay Area (or transportation costs will be applied). . 1. Make sure you are following @johannaspraguedesign 2. Sign up for the newsletter on my site (link in profile) 3. Tag 3 friends in the comments below 4. For additional entries, repost this photo and tag me: @johannaspraguedesign Enter as many times as you'd like!! Winner will be announced on the New Moon on January 17! . . . . . . . #howwedwell #fengshui #livebeautifully #consciousliving #interiordesignideas #giveaways #pocketofmyhome #modernrustic #howwedwell #aquietstyle #myplantlovinghome #interiorrewilding #dslooking #ihavethisthingwithtextiles #mydomaine #currentdesignsituation #apartmenttherapy #sodomino #interiordesignblogger #jungalowstyle #plant_problem #whiteinterior #simplystyleyourspace #finditstyleit #mycuratedaesthetic #abmathome #currenthomeview #myeclecticmix #vintageinterior #bayareainteriordesign

Looking for a positive way to kick off the new year? Join my good friend @eri_cajo New Year's Day for some #intentionsetting , #meditation and #restorativeyoga to ring in 2018. A few spots are left. Register early. #symmetryyoga #repost #alameda Start your 2018 on a note of sweetness join me New Year’s Day (this Monday!) from 11-12:30pm for some hatha flow and restorative yoga. We’ll start with written inquiry, move into movement, breath, and flow then immerse into guided meditation and restorative yoga. This is taking place at the stunning studio of Symmetry Yoga in Alameda, CA. Go to SymmetryYoga.com to register. Spots are limited #release #restore #renew #newyearsday #yogainspired #yogateacher #alamedayoga #alamedawellness #symmetryyoga @healthyposture

Happy Winter Solstice, everyone. "Fu is about the cycles of time and the inevitable return of all things to their origin. Every move forward contains a move backward (to and fro). Fu is the promise that in retracing our steps we will be brought home..." -Changing, Zhouyi :: The Heart of the Yijing

Enjoying the fresh, rainy air and toasty warm #heatlamps on @arthurmacs patio downstairs. #heatlampsheretoo #asabovesobelow #rainydayacupunctureisthebest @themacarthurannex