With shorter days, lower energy levels, and pressure brought on by the holidays contributing to feelings of sadness or lack of motivation. Acupuncture offers a natural way to lift your mood, improve focus, and help you feel like yourself again. By supporting your body’s stress response and improving circulation, acupuncture enhances mental clarity and emotional resilience. Many patients notice better energy, reduced anxiety, and improved mood after regular treatments.
We often help patients struggling with:
? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
? Low motivation or energy
? Stress-related fatigue
? Feeling overwhelmed
? Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
? Emotional imbalances related to winter blues
Find your balance this season. In addition to acupuncture, find a little something daily to boost your mood. Do you like to read, paint, converse with friends, cook, exercise–whatever it is, make time to replenish your energy. Winter is a season for hibernation. It’s OK to stay in and re-cooperate, re-balance, and rest. But if you choose to go out, we are ready to help you manage the long, dark, cold days of winter!
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Discover the power of your chakras! ? Hands-On Chakra Workshop
Overview:
This immersive workshop offers an exploration of chakra balancing techniques. Through a combination of color therapy, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, sound healing, mudra practice, muscle testing, and guided meditation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their energy centers and learn practical tools for self-care.
Workshop Outline:
Introduction to Chakras:
A brief overview of the seven chakras and the importance of balanced chakras for overall well-being.
Color Therapy: The significance of colors in chakra balancing. Guided meditation using color visualization to activate and harmonize the chakras.
Crystal Therapy: The energetic properties of various crystals and their alignment with specific chakras. Practical techniques for using crystals to balance and enhance chakra energy.
Aromatherapy: The therapeutic benefits of essential oils and their connection to the chakras.
Sound Healing: The vibrational effects of sound on the body and mind. Guided meditation using sound instruments (e.g., singing bowls) to harmonize the chakras.
Mudra Therapy: The practice of hand gestures (mudras) and their impact on energy flow. Learning specific mudras to balance and activate the chakras.
Muscle Testing: A kinesiology technique to assess the strength of the body’s energy field and identify chakra imbalances. Using muscle testing to guide chakra balancing practices.
Guided Meditation: A deep relaxation and visualization practice to connect with the chakras and promote energy flow. Guided meditation to balance and activate each chakra individually.
Workshop Benefits:
Increased self-awareness and understanding of personal energy centers.
Improved emotional well-being and stress reduction.
Enhanced physical health and vitality.
Practical tools for daily chakra balancing and self-care.
A supportive community of like-minded individuals.
Join Raj and dig deeper into the 7 chakras, connecting with each of their symbols, elements, colors, petals, and more. Explore different healing techniques and learn various methods to open, clear, and balance each chakra. With her expert guidance, Raj will guide you through Mudras and teach you how to activate your chakras with special hand positions. These hand positions called Hasta-Mudra send energy to specific chakras. Additionally, you will learn to activate your endocrine glands and organs with color and crystal healing. Raj will also cover aromatherapy and how to integrate essential oils to effectively balance and align your chakras.
No prerequisite class is required. Anyone can benefit from the knowledge gained by attending a Chakra Workshop. Participants who learn to balance their energy centers can:
1. Improve physical & mental well-being
2. Enhance intuition for spiritual growth
3. Connect to inner wisdom
4. Build stress management & relaxation skills
5. Find inner peace & fulfillment and
6. Develop tools for self-healing and personal empowerment
Limited spots available. Book your spot now by clicking the link below (or call the office) and embark on a transformative experience on Sunday, September 22nd from 2:00-4:30 pm.
Energy exchange: $108 or EARLY BIRD (until September 16th) $98
The Trager® approach (TA) is a unique form of bodywork developed by Milton Trager that utilizes gentle, rhythmic, rocking motions to help reset the body from a state of tension to a state of relaxation. When the body is injured or tense, it adapts by guarding the area. This can result in decreased range of motion, increased tightness in muscles, and resistance to change. TA recognizes that the unconscious mind is directly linked to how we feel about and move with our bodies. Our physical, mental, and emotional health are all intricately connected. Trauma can manifest in our bodies in the form of physical ailments, disorders, or imbalances. Once we create patterns or feedback loops in the nervous system, they are difficult to disrupt.
The goal of TA is to smooth out the wrinkles in the system; to promote “freedom of movement, freedom from pain, and comfort within the body.” TA practitioners, like Mary, observe how the body is moving and work with you to assist it in moving more freely. This approach aims to optimize relaxation and ultimately re-pattern the way the body moves. Using lateral, side-to-side, swinging motions, the practitioner is coaxing the brain out of holding patterns that manifest in the body causing pain or decreased range of motion. Do you remember the calming effect that swinging had on your nervous system as a child? TA taps into the visceral response we have to feeling our body’s weight as it rocks, sways, jiggles, or moves freely.
As the practitioner facilitates a series of gentle, non-intrusive movements, we can begin to recall feelings of playfulness and a sense of how our bodies felt in childhood-more free. Once given the choice between tension and freedom of fuller movement, the mind (& nervous system) will choose the more pleasurable option. The unconscious mind is reminded that it can move freely, without pain, and enter a more relaxed state.
Mary says, “When I am receiving TA, I feel like I’m in my baby body. There is a feeling of soft, fullness, and freedom.” If this sounds like something you’d like to experience, all you have to do is schedule a massage with Mary and ask for this approach.
Mary Sinclair has been a LMT since 1996. She has recently acquired her Trager® Approach Practitioner Certification through 300+ hours of class study and fieldwork. She has been blending TA into her massage work due to the efficacy of the work and the fortifying effects it has on her own body while working. She is now also offering TA sessions here at UAC. A TA session includes 5-10 minutes of Mentastics or Mental Gymnastics to help create the same types of feelings in the body that are experienced while receiving table work. An essential and unique aspect of TA is recall or realizing that once a more pleasurable sensation has occurred within the body, that experience will always be with us–just waiting to be re-lived.
Watch a Video about the Tragar® Approach:
For More Information about the Tragar® Approach:
https://www.tragerapproach.us/
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Reiki is a natural holistic healing system that re-balances your entire being.
It is a spiritual practice which helps you connect to your intuitive abilities and the energy in the surrounding environment. Learning Reiki can also help balance you physically and emotionally while simultaneously providing mental clarity. It is a hands-on, healing practice and a wonderful self-care tool. If you’ve ever been curious about Reiki and wish to learn how to do it for yourself, friends, family members & pets, Beth will be offering a 2-day workshop July 13th & 14th at Urban Acupuncture from 2:00-5:00 pm.
Reiki has many benefits and people come to receive it for different reasons. It is not limited to those who wish to practice it professionally. Beth suggests some of the following compelling reasons to step into this transformative journey of energy work:
1. Support a family member or yourself through illness
2. Provide Reiki as a preventative measure against sickness
3. Support yourself and others during stressful periods
4. Reiki allows you to induce relaxation & peace whenever needed
5. Has the potential to aid the body’s natural ability to heal
6. Supports you in going deeper with your own healing journey
7. Compliments other holistic modalities
Beth Broadnax is a traditional Usui Reiki Master and Licensed professional School Counselor. When she is not working at Urban Acupuncture Center, she is the District Elementary Resource Counselor for Columbus City Schools. Beth discovered her passion for Reiki after an initial experience in 2019. Her heart-centered approach comes from a place of deep empathy and caring. Her main goal as a practitioner is to assist clients with the balancing of trapped energies so that healthy ones may come in to allow for support, peace, balance, and well-being. As a Reiki Master, Beth can provide Reiki sessions to clients, and also teach Reiki to others and give attunements to open students.
Beth says, “the beauty of Reiki is that it will enrich you, your surroundings, and everyone with whom you interact. It is a beautiful healing practice that will help you discover and uncover your true nature.”
Cost Per Person is $320 and includes all materials, handouts & book. The course will also include monthly meet-ups via Zoom with Beth & other workshop participants afterwards and the opportunity to practice Reiki on friends, family, and other Urban Acupuncture staff. For more information, feel free to call the office at (614) 725-2488.
Sleep is the cornerstone of our well-being, yet for many, achieving a restful night remains elusive. Enter Reiki, an ancient healing technique that’s gaining recognition for its potential to significantly improve sleep quality. In a world where stress and restlessness often hinder peaceful slumber, Reiki emerges as a promising avenue for enhancing sleep and overall wellness.
What is Reiki, you may ask? Rooted in Japanese tradition, Reiki revolves around the concept of energy healing. Practitioners channel healing energy through their hands, promoting balance and harmony within the body. By restoring the flow of vital energy, known as “ki” or “qi,” Reiki aims to alleviate physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances, fostering a profound sense of relaxation and well-being.
The transformative effects of Reiki on sleep are multifaceted. Here’s how this gentle yet powerful practice can positively impact your nightly rest:
Stress Reduction and Relaxation
Stress often acts as a primary culprit behind sleep disturbances. Reiki serves as a potent stress-relieving tool, promoting relaxation by calming the mind and soothing the nervous system. Through gentle touch or even from a distance, Reiki facilitates a deep sense of tranquility, unwinding the tension accumulated throughout the day.
Balancing Energy Flow
Imbalances in our body’s energy flow can disrupt sleep patterns. Reiki sessions work to restore this equilibrium, clearing energy blockages that might contribute to restlessness. By realigning the body’s energy centers, Reiki enables a smoother flow of vital life force energy, fostering a sense of inner harmony conducive to restful sleep.
Emotional Healing and Calmness
Emotional turmoil often manifests as sleep disturbances. Reiki’s holistic approach not only addresses physical ailments but also tackles emotional distress. By addressing emotional imbalances and promoting a sense of calmness, Reiki helps alleviate anxiety, depression, and other emotional burdens that may interfere with peaceful sleep.
Enhancing Mindfulness and Awareness
Reiki encourages mindfulness and self-awareness, crucial components for establishing healthy sleep habits. Through regular sessions, individuals often develop a deeper connection with their bodies, recognizing signals of fatigue and relaxation cues that aid in falling asleep more easily.
Embracing Reiki as a means to enhance sleep quality is increasingly popular, complementing conventional sleep therapies and practices. While its efficacy varies from person to person, many individuals report significant improvements in sleep patterns after engaging in Reiki sessions.
Incorporating Reiki into your bedtime routine might involve seeking sessions from certified Reiki practitioners, practicing self-Reiki techniques, or exploring guided meditations that incorporate Reiki principles.
As we navigate the complexities of modern life, prioritizing restorative practices like Reiki becomes imperative for achieving optimal sleep and holistic well-being. By harnessing the gentle yet profound healing energies of Reiki, a good night’s sleep may no longer remain an elusive dream but a restorative reality.
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Winter can be emotionally challenging.
This immersive workshop offers an exploration of chakra balancing techniques. Through a combination of color therapy, crystal therapy, aromatherapy, sound healing, mudra practice, muscle testing, and guided meditation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their energy centers and learn practical tools for self-care.
Join Raj and dig deeper into the 7 chakras, connecting with each of their symbols, elements, colors, petals, and more. Explore different healing techniques and learn various methods to open, clear, and balance each chakra. With her expert guidance, Raj will guide you through Mudras and teach you how to activate your chakras with special hand positions. These hand positions called Hasta-Mudra send energy to specific chakras. Additionally, you will learn to activate your endocrine glands and organs with color and crystal healing. Raj will also cover aromatherapy and how to integrate essential oils to effectively balance and align your chakras.
The Trager® approach (TA) is a unique form of bodywork developed by Milton Trager that utilizes gentle, rhythmic, rocking motions to help reset the body from a state of tension to a state of relaxation. When the body is injured or tense, it adapts by guarding the area. This can result in decreased range of motion, increased tightness in muscles, and resistance to change. TA recognizes that the unconscious mind is directly linked to how we feel about and move with our bodies. Our physical, mental, and emotional health are all intricately connected. Trauma can manifest in our bodies in the form of physical ailments, disorders, or imbalances. Once we create patterns or feedback loops in the nervous system, they are difficult to disrupt.
Reiki is a natural holistic healing system that re-balances your entire being.
Sleep is the cornerstone of our well-being, yet for many, achieving a restful night remains elusive. Enter Reiki, an ancient healing technique that’s gaining recognition for its potential to significantly improve sleep quality. In a world where stress and restlessness often hinder peaceful slumber, Reiki emerges as a promising avenue for enhancing sleep and overall wellness.