In This Issue:
** Happy Website!
** Handling Holiday Stress
** 3 Treatment Special is ON!
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Happy Website! All good, book away!
Ah the vagaries of computing. I've re-befriended the ghost in the machine and my website is now up and happy once again. Thank you for your patience, everyone.
Handling Holiday Stress
The holidays will quickly be upon us and despite all our best intentions, holiday stress can be insidious and affect us in many ways. Not just emotionally, but physically as well - muscular tightness and pain, poor sleep, fatigue, digestive issues (not necessarily related to overeating alone...). But never fear, because help is here!
Acupunture and foot reflexology are GREAT ways to manage stress related to the holidays. Not only can they address the physical and emotional issues associated with holiday stress through massage and energetic rebalancing, but if you think ahead and schedule ahead, an acupuncture or foot reflexology treatment gives you a special time that you've set aside for yourself to relax, rejuvenate and focus on your health.
Taking time out to recharge is of the utmost importance during this season, and its usually the thing that gets put off, pushed back and cut out of your schedule during this busy time. Making an effort to schedule an appointment not just with yourself (easy to cancel) but for a treatment with a qualified practitioner requires you to be accountable to a specific time, place and person (me!) and to rest. During your treatment, your only job is to be present and there is nothing holiday related you can accomplish aside from focusing on you. Its a great way to ensure that you actually take some time to take care of yourself so that you have the energy and stamina to go on and take care of others.
I often remind my patients (and you can skip this, therefore, if I've recently told YOU) that when you face a time or have a lifestyle focused on taking care of others, it becomes even more important to take care of yourself. Even your body physiologically prioritizes this way - the heart pumps blood to itself before it pumps blood to the rest of the body because without the heart, everything will very quickly cease to function. You in relation to your life and your loved ones is the same - you have to take care of yourself first if you want to take care of everything else. So make the time during the holiday season, a season of giving, to give back to yourself so that you can give to others.
So try to remember to take a time out here and there and if I can be of service, please book online so I can help take care of you too. And remember - whatever dish your making or gift your giving or event you're hosting doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be enjoyable and shared with those you love to be just right.
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! And check out this checklist from the Mayo Clinic for more ways to stay on top of holiday stress.
3 Treatment Special is still ON through Thanksgiving!
Just a reminder that my 3 treatment special is STILL in effect and good through Thanksgiving, so make good use of it! The deal is the same as in previous years - $30 off three prepaid Acupuncture or Foot Reflexology treatments. i.e.:
3 Acupuncture treatments for $165 or
3 Foot Reflexology treatments for $195
You can purchase as many gift certificates for yourself or others as you'd like from now until Thanksgiving, so have at it! This offer won't be available again until the next major Chinese holiday - Chinese New Year - which is Feb 10th this coming year. Just go online to my gift certificate website using THIS link or click the "Gift Certificate" link on my regular website and purchase online for yourself or a loved one 24/7.
Thanks for Tuning In!
As usual thanks again for tuning in! Keep in touch, schedule appointments with Noreen and book in for my return! Please don't hesitate to call or book on-line anytime.
Its great to be back and I look forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
Monday, October 29, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
October 2012 Newsletter
In This Issue:
** Welcome Baby Boudi!
** Rebecca's Back on Thursdays 10/25
** 3 Treatment Special is ON!
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Welcome Baby Boudi
I promised pix so here's the first! Little Baby Boudi napping (something she does on her own time... occasionally...) She's growing strong and figuring out what home is all about - mainly doggies, kitties, big brother hugs and lots of good cuddling with mom and dad plus tunes. What do you think it means that little baby B likes the Talking Heads, the Horrible Crows, Foreigner, Bob Dylan and Aerosmith but not lullabies, Jazz or live guitar? At any rate, she's over 9 lbs and has gained several inches in length already - we'll see if she outpaces her brother (who is quite large and strong) on the growth chart! She's proving opposite to her blond haired blue eyed big bro in every way - eating habits, sleeping patterns and music choice beyond her coloring. Very exciting to see what the future will bring.
Rebecca's BACK Thursdays 10/25
That's right! My return to work is imminent and I couldn't be more pleased. I miss you! And adult time. I will be in the office 10/13 but my day is fully booked already, as is 10/25 actually. However, if you want to be waitlisted for those days I can take your name if someone cancels - just email me - and my schedule is otherwise open and available. I will be in the office Thursdays thereafter in October, Wednesday-Thursday in November and back to my usual Wed-Fri + one Saturday a month in December. So go online and book away!
3 Treatment Special is ON through Thanksgiving!
That's right! Mid-Autumn Festival came and went during my maternity leave, so I decided to delay my semi-annual 3 treatment special until this month to celebrate Zhong Qiu Jie belately in combination with my return. The deal is the same as always - $30 off three prepaid Acupuncture or Foot Reflexology treatments. You can purchase as many gift certificates for yourself or others as you'd like from now until Thanksgiving, so have at it! This offer won't be available again until the next major Chinese holiday - Chinese New Year - which is Feb 10th this coming year. Just go online to my gift certificate website using THIS link or click the "Gift Certificate" link on my regular website and purchase online for yourself or a loved one 24/7.
Thanks for Tuning In! As usual thanks again for tuning in! Keep in touch, schedule appointments with Noreen and book in for my return! Please don't hesitate to call or book on-line anytime and please do see Noreen while I'm away.
Looking forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
** Welcome Baby Boudi!
** Rebecca's Back on Thursdays 10/25
** 3 Treatment Special is ON!
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Welcome Baby Boudi
I promised pix so here's the first! Little Baby Boudi napping (something she does on her own time... occasionally...) She's growing strong and figuring out what home is all about - mainly doggies, kitties, big brother hugs and lots of good cuddling with mom and dad plus tunes. What do you think it means that little baby B likes the Talking Heads, the Horrible Crows, Foreigner, Bob Dylan and Aerosmith but not lullabies, Jazz or live guitar? At any rate, she's over 9 lbs and has gained several inches in length already - we'll see if she outpaces her brother (who is quite large and strong) on the growth chart! She's proving opposite to her blond haired blue eyed big bro in every way - eating habits, sleeping patterns and music choice beyond her coloring. Very exciting to see what the future will bring.
Rebecca's BACK Thursdays 10/25
That's right! My return to work is imminent and I couldn't be more pleased. I miss you! And adult time. I will be in the office 10/13 but my day is fully booked already, as is 10/25 actually. However, if you want to be waitlisted for those days I can take your name if someone cancels - just email me - and my schedule is otherwise open and available. I will be in the office Thursdays thereafter in October, Wednesday-Thursday in November and back to my usual Wed-Fri + one Saturday a month in December. So go online and book away!
3 Treatment Special is ON through Thanksgiving!
That's right! Mid-Autumn Festival came and went during my maternity leave, so I decided to delay my semi-annual 3 treatment special until this month to celebrate Zhong Qiu Jie belately in combination with my return. The deal is the same as always - $30 off three prepaid Acupuncture or Foot Reflexology treatments. You can purchase as many gift certificates for yourself or others as you'd like from now until Thanksgiving, so have at it! This offer won't be available again until the next major Chinese holiday - Chinese New Year - which is Feb 10th this coming year. Just go online to my gift certificate website using THIS link or click the "Gift Certificate" link on my regular website and purchase online for yourself or a loved one 24/7.
Thanks for Tuning In! As usual thanks again for tuning in! Keep in touch, schedule appointments with Noreen and book in for my return! Please don't hesitate to call or book on-line anytime and please do see Noreen while I'm away.
Looking forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
She's Arrived! Baby Boudica 9/7/12
Yipiee! I'm very proud to announce that a new baby girl has joined the Hurwood-Kitzerow family. Born belatedly on September 7th at 2:54am she weighed 7lb 10oz and measured 19 and a half inches in length. Her name is Boudica Emma Kitzerow, but we call her Boudi (like Bodhi) for short. She was born by successful VBAC (Thanks OHSU midwife team!) and we couldn't be more pleased. She took a little longer than expected to make her appearence, but the successful VBAC means I can return to work 6 weeks post partum. Unfortunately, 6 weeks is now one week delayed so I will not be able to return for my first Thursday until 10/25 due to daycare. So those of you booked on the 18th will be getting calls and emails to reschedule. I will be able to work Saturday 10/13, however (thanks hubby!).
Remember that you can still book with my colleague Noreen while I'm gone. Just use the usual booking link on my website (or the one below) and keep yourself tuned up while I'm away! And I promise I'll post a pic with my October newsletter, but negotiabing being a mommy of a 10 day old + a 22 month old has been keeping me very busy!
See you soon! I look forward to seeing you again soon. My return schedule is already up, open and bookable online. You can still contact me via email or leave me a message at the office, I will be checking while I'm away, but not consistently so please be patient with my reply. If you have urgent questions or concerns, please talk to Noreen.
With that I wish you a wonderful remaineder to the summer and again, I look forward to seeing you soon! Best ~Rebecca
Remember that you can still book with my colleague Noreen while I'm gone. Just use the usual booking link on my website (or the one below) and keep yourself tuned up while I'm away! And I promise I'll post a pic with my October newsletter, but negotiabing being a mommy of a 10 day old + a 22 month old has been keeping me very busy!
See you soon! I look forward to seeing you again soon. My return schedule is already up, open and bookable online. You can still contact me via email or leave me a message at the office, I will be checking while I'm away, but not consistently so please be patient with my reply. If you have urgent questions or concerns, please talk to Noreen.
With that I wish you a wonderful remaineder to the summer and again, I look forward to seeing you soon! Best ~Rebecca
September 2012 Newsletter (9/1/12)
In This Issue:
** Happy Labor Day!
** Fall is Coming
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime! ---------------------
Happy Labor Day! (but not quite for me...) I hope you have all enjoyed a WONDERFUL Labor Day Weekend! I have myself, though I have succeeded in passing my due date sans baby which has me quite perplexed and mildly uncomfortable (as you can imagine, especially those of you that have exceeded your due dates with babies yourselves!).
My friends and family are all awaiting baby's arrival with me anxiously and offering many entertaining insights. Such as its a Virgo thing - she has a plan. Also that the battle of wills between mother and daughter has already begun! Highly probable. And much more.
One of the most intriguing, however, was this article posted on the Smithsonian Blog suggesting that gestational length has to do with the energy availability of the mother, not with previously held scientific hypothesis about pelvic width vs. head circumference. So... perhaps I have too much energy? Energy is part and parcel with my work as you well know. Still, it feels hard to believe at this stage of pregnancy, but who knows.
At any rate, we're waiting! I'm proceeding with acupuncture induction treatments on a daily basis, and thinking of you, my patients, whom I miss already! Rest assured I'll send out a notice via email with baby info once there is something to report!
Fall's Imminent Arrival Have I mentioned before that Fall is my most favorite time in Portland? Spring and Summer in Portland are wonderful too, but Fall is just something extra special to me. Never mind that this is when I moved here for college oh so many years ago.... or when I got married... or when my son was born and daughter is destined to.... Yeah, I'm a bit of a Fall in Portland junkie.
Fall is governed by the Metal Element, meaning its a time to set boundaries and goals, a time to finish projects and outline what comes next, a time for planning. The Metal Element governs the Lungs and the Large Intestine, meaning this is also a time to move on and let things go, a time to focus on breath and presence. As the weather will force us more indoors soon, this is a great time to create or refine habits centered around breath and focus like Qi Gong and Meditation.
If you find you're having a hard time with this transition or need help with motivation to complete tasks, with centering and balancing to be present with your breath, or if new fall Allergies are coming to bear (leaf molds in particular can start coming to the fore during this season), please consider coming in for treatment sooner rather than later.
Acupuncture is a seasonal medicine, it can help you transition from one season to the next with harmony and grace which can be a challenge for many of us to achieve without a little assistance. Our general work lives don't often allow us a natural rhythm with the seasons, but our bodies are still affected both physically and energetically and its worthwhile to honor that if you can make the time.
Thanks for Tuning In! As usual thanks again for tuning in! Keep in touch, schedule appointments with Noreen and book in for my return! Please don't hesitate to call or book on-line anytime and please do see Noreen while I'm away.
Looking forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
** Happy Labor Day!
** Fall is Coming
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime! ---------------------
Happy Labor Day! (but not quite for me...) I hope you have all enjoyed a WONDERFUL Labor Day Weekend! I have myself, though I have succeeded in passing my due date sans baby which has me quite perplexed and mildly uncomfortable (as you can imagine, especially those of you that have exceeded your due dates with babies yourselves!).
My friends and family are all awaiting baby's arrival with me anxiously and offering many entertaining insights. Such as its a Virgo thing - she has a plan. Also that the battle of wills between mother and daughter has already begun! Highly probable. And much more.
One of the most intriguing, however, was this article posted on the Smithsonian Blog suggesting that gestational length has to do with the energy availability of the mother, not with previously held scientific hypothesis about pelvic width vs. head circumference. So... perhaps I have too much energy? Energy is part and parcel with my work as you well know. Still, it feels hard to believe at this stage of pregnancy, but who knows.
At any rate, we're waiting! I'm proceeding with acupuncture induction treatments on a daily basis, and thinking of you, my patients, whom I miss already! Rest assured I'll send out a notice via email with baby info once there is something to report!
Fall's Imminent Arrival Have I mentioned before that Fall is my most favorite time in Portland? Spring and Summer in Portland are wonderful too, but Fall is just something extra special to me. Never mind that this is when I moved here for college oh so many years ago.... or when I got married... or when my son was born and daughter is destined to.... Yeah, I'm a bit of a Fall in Portland junkie.
Fall is governed by the Metal Element, meaning its a time to set boundaries and goals, a time to finish projects and outline what comes next, a time for planning. The Metal Element governs the Lungs and the Large Intestine, meaning this is also a time to move on and let things go, a time to focus on breath and presence. As the weather will force us more indoors soon, this is a great time to create or refine habits centered around breath and focus like Qi Gong and Meditation.
If you find you're having a hard time with this transition or need help with motivation to complete tasks, with centering and balancing to be present with your breath, or if new fall Allergies are coming to bear (leaf molds in particular can start coming to the fore during this season), please consider coming in for treatment sooner rather than later.
Acupuncture is a seasonal medicine, it can help you transition from one season to the next with harmony and grace which can be a challenge for many of us to achieve without a little assistance. Our general work lives don't often allow us a natural rhythm with the seasons, but our bodies are still affected both physically and energetically and its worthwhile to honor that if you can make the time.
Thanks for Tuning In! As usual thanks again for tuning in! Keep in touch, schedule appointments with Noreen and book in for my return! Please don't hesitate to call or book on-line anytime and please do see Noreen while I'm away.
Looking forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
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