Milkweed & Alchemy

It has been an absolute joy working with these fellow healer women. The four of us share an office suite so aptly named The Healing Collective. @balancedbodyslo Nicole does massage therapy and cranial sacral work @pawsinthepoppies Kathryn is a massage therapist specializing in pet therapy (I know, so fun ) and pet friendly landscape design @eva.slchronicpain Eva is a massage therapist trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine manual therapies ... We are passionate about serving our Central Coast community for all your healing needs. Btw, how cool is our building?! I love this courtyard for lunch breaks and it's a lovely client waiting area. This building reminds me of 1960's Palm Springs

My new office!!! In the past year: I closed my business down for 7 weeks, lost my tenants due to their inability to work in person, learn to navigate a contagion while working in close proximity with clients, had sketchy run-ins w transients, fell out of love with my office space downtown, went into escrow on a commercial property, went through a death of the ego, pulled out of escrow (that is an interesting story for later), realigned with my soul longing and purpose, manif...ested my new office (literally down to the wood paneling ), moved during the only rain storm we've had all year, downsized my practice, no longer a landlord , no longer billing health insurance (literally the bane of my existence was dealing with that), started working with a fabulous group of women, and let go of the stress that I would carry all week at work. It has been non-stop, but finally got to slow down the last couple weeks into my new work life balance. And it freaking rocks. I've caught myself laughing out loud a few times, is this real?! I am finally doing the work that I dreamed of: working one on one with people on a deeper level using my energetic gifts. No longer running between rooms trying to see as many people as possible. I'm seeing half as many people as before, but they are getting 10x out of me now that I am present, rested, unburdened, and feeling JOY with work. Don't get me wrong, I have always found so much reward in my work being able to help people, but this time around, I am putting ME first. It sounds selfish, but when you put the oxygen mask on yourself first, you are able to show up for everyone else in a much better way. I've been giving this advice for years, and now I'm finally taking it. I'll be posting more about my new offerings, details about how I manifested this (get ready for some serious woowoo), and my other business venture . But for now, here are some pics done by my friend and photographer extraordinaire @slotography.

No time like the present to take care of your gut health.

Lots of cosmic energy swirling around this month. If you are finding yourself exhausted, confused, achy, and/or depressed beyond your circumstances, you can thank the celestial realm for that Tonight is the new moon, but even more potent, a total solar eclipse in Sagittarius. Eclipse energy helps align us to our divine path. New moon energy encourages us to release what no longer serves us. This melding of energies reminds me of the Marianne Williamson prayer: "Where would... you have me go? What would you have me do? What would you have me say, and to whom?" A prayer of surrender and of sacred service. This past month, the vision of an archer has appeared in my meditations. Not of the warrior ready for battle, but instead, the symbolic act of pulling back in preparation to launch forward in at future time. To step back, observe, take things off one’s plate, allow for rest and respite. To not always be at full speed ahead, but cultivate stillness. Allow for alignment to your divine purpose. Take good care this week. Early bed times, silent walks, epsom salt baths, yin yoga...doctor’s orders! We are in a magical portal right now with all this cosmic energy. Just wait until next week’s Great Conjunction, oh boy. More on that later : @hheininge

Everyone I’ve gifted these to before have said it is the best tea they’ve ever had -client who bought a dozen yesterday after her appointment. I have tea for sale!! These make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers, especially when you have lots of people on your list. I mean...who doesn’t need a cup of calm this year?! Send me a DM or email me at [email protected] if you’d like to order. I can email you the stocklist as well. ... $12.50 each or 3/$35 Flat rate shipping $5 Contactless pickup can be arranged #shopsmall #slolocalbusiness #womanownedbusiness #tea #teatime #herbs #herbalmedicine #chakra #chakras #yoga #meditation #organic #alchemy #ayurveda #ilovetea #tealover #teaaddict #timefortea #drishtea #drishti

4 years!! I was chatting with another practitioner today and realized that today (Oct 17) is my 4 year anniversary practicing in my sweet little office Words are spells, so putting this out there for the Universe to respond: In my fifth year, I want to work with motivated individuals committed to their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Clients that are willing to step outside of their comfort zone to experience deep healing. My tools of choice are Esoteric ac...upuncture, herbs, Reiki, nutrition/lifestyle advice, and Feng Shui consults. My area of focus are women’s health, assistance in clearing past trauma, and ascending to high states of consciousness Ready to join me?

For those that like to geek out on Chinese Medicine () this article is fantastic!

How’s this heat wave treating you?! I personally love hot weather and laying out like a lizard in the sun. Feels like my batteries get recharged being plugging into solar energy. These days, to protect my skin, I’ve been limiting my sun exposure to before 11am and after 3pm (avoid the super strong sun rays). And about 15-20 minutes without any sunscreen to maximize Vitamin D absorption. Vitamin D is so good for your immune system. Research is showing that patients with negative COVID outcomes are overwhelming deficient in Vit D. Get outside for some fresh air and safe sun exposure. Good for the body and soul Beautiful artwork by @hheininge

My friend and fellow acupuncturist. Cannot imagine what she is going through. Anything you can do to help during this unprecedented time