Oakland Acupuncture Project: Point of the Month and More!
Point of the Month!
The Chinese name for Small Intestine 5 is Yang Gu, which translates to Yang Valley. This point is a fire point on a fire channel so it’s no surprise that it is a champion at regulating heat. You can think of it as a sunny and warm valley on a summer day. As this point is on the small intestine channel it is especially good at sorting the clear from the turbid, which can be thought of in both a physical or spiritual context. Check out Jeff’s Blog to see why he likes to use this point for back pain, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and mental clarity.
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.
How To Embrace Anger Workshop with Dawn
Join Dr. Dawn and Amani Will, transformative somatic counselor, in this 3 hour ritual workshop exploring the purpose, power and needs of anger. We combine the practices of Parts Work, Expressive Therapeutic Movement, and Acupuncture to transmute our scared rage as a community. By the end we will have cultivated a healthier, more balanced relationship with anger, ourselves and the world. For more info Click Here.
Date: April 12th, 2025
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Arise 3229 Lakeshore Ave Oakland
Price: sliding scale $75-$100
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 4/13/25! 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!
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