Dear Beloved Acupuncture Ohana,

As we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, I invite you to embrace the wisdom of this powerful energy—one of renewal, resilience, and transformation. The Wood Snake moves with grace and adaptability, shedding what no longer serves to grow into deeper alignment with its true essence. May this year bring you vibrant health, emotional balance, and a sense of expansion that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit.

Winter: A Season for Deep Replenishment

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is the season of the Kidneys, the storehouse of our essence and longevity. Just as trees pull their energy inward to their roots, we too are called to slow down, replenish, and restore our foundation. This is a time for deep rest, gentle movement, and practices that sustain and fortify us—warming teas, grounding seasonal foods, and the stillness that allows for renewal.

One of the simplest ways to support your Kidney energy is by incorporating warming, nourishing foods into your daily routine. Ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, black sesame, walnuts, and bone broth gently strengthen your core vitality, circulate warmth, and build resilience from within.

Warming Ginger & Cinnamon Tea

A soothing winter tonic for circulation, digestion, and Kidney Yang support.

Ingredients:

    •    1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced

    •    1 cinnamon stick

    •    3-4 red dates (jujubes) or goji berries (optional, for added nourishment)

    •    1 tsp black sesame seeds (optional, for Kidney support)

    •    2-3 cups hot water

    •    Honey or sugar-free sweetener to taste

Instructions:

    0.    Bring water to a gentle boil and add the ginger, cinnamon, and red dates.

    0.    Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.

    0.    Strain into a cup, add honey if desired, and sip slowly, letting the warmth settle into your core.

Planting Seeds for the Year Ahead

Just as nature honors the quiet cycle of winter before bursting forth in spring, this is also a time for setting intentions—for planting the seeds of your dreams and allowing them to take root in their own time. Instead of pushing forward with urgency, trust in the quiet power of gentle visioning, reflection, and deep nourishment. Your intentions will germinate beneath the surface, ready to grow when the time is right.

Clinic Hours for February & March

For the months of February and March, our clinic hours will remain the same:

    •    Wednesdays & Thursdays (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Community Acupuncture

    •    Fridays (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Private Sessions

Whether you’re drawn to the communal energy of group acupuncture or the focused care of a private session, I’m here to support your healing journey with intention and care.

Thank you for honoring our new parking protocol—your mindfulness in not parking across from the house supports the peaceful flow of our space, and I truly appreciate it.

You can schedule your sessions online anytime at www.leeacupuncture.biz (https://www.leeacupuncture.biz/).

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. I look forward to seeing you in the clinic soon.

With gratitude and warmth,

Linda