Oakland Acupuncture Project: Point of the Month and more Community Reiki!
Point of the Month!
Our point this month is Lung 3 or Tian Fu, which could translate as Heavenly Residence, Celestial Storehouse or Palace of Heaven. It is a window of the sky point, and has the strange function of anchoring the aspect of the soul referred to as the Po, or Corporeal Soul. Jeff really likes to use this point to treat grief and “Melancholy Crying Ghost Talk”. If this all sounds interesting and you want to hear more check out Our Blog.
Anti-Weight Stigma Poster
Here at OAP we will not comment on your weight or monitor your size, as we believe that humans can be healthy at every size! Check out the Awesome Anti-Weight Stigma Poster created by Guelph Community Acupuncture that you may have seen posted around the clinics. We want to be a welcoming place that you look forward to coming to so that we can accompany you on your road to wellness. For this reason we strive to keep judgment and shame out of the clinic.
Community Reiki Clinic
Val was thrilled with the response to the last Reiki clinic, and because of this warm response they have decided to open up more offerings at a location just down the street from the Grand Ave. OAP location.
Must RSVP by email or phone: valeriekyee@gmail.com / 510-301-2391
Date / Time: 2nd and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:30am - 1pm
Location: Level Up - 3645 Grand Avenue Ste 205 (completely ADA accessible with bathrooms)
Pricing: 15 min - $10 / 30 min - $20
Reiki is a healing touch offered either seated or lying down. The healing work addresses fatigue, depression, anxiety, pre and post surgeries, and is complementary to any medical intervention. A 15 or 30 minute session can encourage a good night’s sleep, restore energy, decrease blood pressure, and promote ease. Invest in self-care and spend time doing nothing, receiving everything.
Community Acupuncture Megalist
Our friends at West Philly Community Acupuncture put together a list and a map of all the community acupuncture around the whole United States. It’s pretty impressive! If you’re ever traveling and want to keep your treatments consistent, or you have a family member you want to send to a local community clinic, check out the list on their website.
Best of Oakland Nominations
It’s that “Best Of” time of year again at Oakland Magazine. If you have a moment and think we are awesome, please Click Here To Nominate Us or any other Oakland Business you love before 4/28! You just have to click on “Beauty, Health, and Wellness” and then write in “Oakland Acupuncture Project” in the acupuncture category. There will also be a second round of voting for all nominees in May. Thanks for your support!
Extended Weekend Hours
Have you noticed, we now have extended our hours on the weekend! All of our new wonderful Acupunks have made this possible. If you haven’t come in for a treatment from Orly, Emery, Devon, or Dawn yet, now is the time. See hours below:
Spring Equinox
As spring unfolds, with its gusts of wind, raising temperatures, and increased daylight, it is typical to feel stirred to action. These spring winds not only stoke our burners, but they can also dredge up trouble in the form of allergies, colds, and emotional unrest. Take a moment to read Dawn’s latest Spring Equinox Blog for some tips about how acupuncture can help!
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