In This Issue:
** Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Snake
** Semi-Annual 3 Treatment Special
** Top 5 Winter Wellness Must Haves
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Happy Chinese New Year!
You just can't have too much New Year, right? Right, and February 10th is Chinese New Year, marking year 4711 in the Chinese lunar calendar. Also knows as the Year of the Water Snake.
The snake is a symbol of renewal and rejuvenation making 2013 the perfect year to "shed your skin" and refocus on what is most important. Furthermore, the water element is associated with the Kidney channel which houses your Pre-Natal Energy and holds the Will of the mind, meaning that special attention should be paid to focusing your Will towards those most important tasks ahead.
As a Chinese Medicine practitioner, I always believe that health is at the top of the "most important" list. A colleague of mine once described life as a juggling act and said it is important to recognize which balls can bounce and which ones will break. Your health, in particular, is one of those balls that is made of glass. While it may be possible to pick up the pieces, it can be a very difficult task and if it really shatters, it might never go back together quite the same again.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be an insulating sleeve that will offer some protection from life's little fumbles. So as you focus your Will on the tasks ahead in the Year of the Snake, consider adding regular acupuncture treatments to your schedule if you're out of the habit (my online schedule will accommodate recurring appointments now!) because everyone needs a little insulation now and then.
3 Treatment Special
Guess what, its that time again! Happy Chinese New Year 3 Treatment Special. From now until the end of February, you can stop in the office or go online and purchase a 3 treatment special Gift Certificate for yourself or a loved one (or two...) to facilitate Health and Wellness in the Year of the Snake, or simply to say "I love you" to a Valentine. The gift certificate gets you $30 off treatment ($10 off each 60 minute session) and you can choose between an Acupuncture package or a Foot Reflexology package. Click the Gift Certificate link on my website to learn more.
Top 5 Winter Wellness Must Haves
I'm a big proponent of being prepared for colds and flus this time of year. Indeed, I've outgrown my medicine cabinet and various remedies now occupy a large drawer in the kitchen (properly secured, of course). But I was thinking the other day, if I really cared to control my remedy-preparedness-self, what are the top 5 things I'd want on hand this time of year? Here's what I came up with:
Yin Qiao San ($15) - So I know you are probably tired of me touting the wonders of YQS, but seriously, it works! When I feel the first hint of a tickle at the back of my throat, this is what I take to kick it in the preverbial patootie and keep myself in tip top shape for all of you! Can be taken as a preventative when others around you are ill, and I usually go through a whole bottle each time I start just to really make sure I get prolongued immunity boost.
Ilex 15 ($18) - Do you ever taste a food or smell something that brings back memories of baking in the kitchen when you were a kid and then resolve, "I'm going to make mom's famous XYZ this weekend because its been too long."? This is my Chinese Medicine version. Ilex 15 is a fantastic cold/flu formula I used a lot early in my practice and then just got out of the habit of keeping on hand. Think of it as Yin Qiao Plus. It actually contains the major herbs of Yin Qiao and Gan Mao Ling plus a little something special and can be used not only for the first sign of cold/flu, but also as a mild anti-inflammatory for injury. This makes it a great addition to the medicine cabinet for "what if's" of many kinds. When many people around me are sick or there is something very "lihai" or powerful going around, this is my preventative of choice.
Elderberry Tincture ($12.50) - this simple antiviral is natural, easy to take and both kid and pregnancy safe. You can layer it on top of any other tincture or remedy for added antiviral protection or treatment enhancement. When my kiddos are sick I always add a little Elderberry (glycerin based) tincture in with whatever else I'm giving them.
Chinese Chicken Soup Mix ($15) - I like to make Chinese Chicken Soup when I'm recovering from illness in the winter time. It was also a staple of martial arts testing in my kung-fu days and really created faster recovery time from injury. This simple mix primarily contains edible tonic herbs including lotus seed, seaweed, Goji berries and dried loquat fruit for a delicious immune booster. Drop it into your favorite chicken soup recipe and voila! Magic Chinese Chicken Soup.
Vitamin D Drops ($26) - Vitamin D is something we just can't get enough of naturally in the Northwest and it has a very powerful effect not only on energy and mood, but on your immune system. Feel like you catch everything all season? Tired and lethargic too? You might have a Vitamin D deficiency. 2,000 IU daily is my general recommendation for health in the NW, and if you're pregnancy or nursing bump it up to 4,000 due to its role in calcium production/absorption.
All of these remedies are in stock if you're interested in having a Rebecca-Preparedness-Kit in your medicine cabinet at home as well. I can also pop them in a mailer and ship them to you free of charge if you purchase 3 or more - just email me here telling me what you want and I'll send them off to you!
Thanks for Tuning In!
As usual thanks again for tuning in! Interested in learning more or have questions about reaching your personal health and wellness goals in the Year of the Snake? Please don't hesitate to call, email or book on-line anytime.
I look forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
Referral of the Month:
WEIGHT LOSS or SMOKING CESSATION
Did you know I have a referral program? I do! For every 5 new patients that come and name YOU as the referring party, you get a FREE 60 MINUTE TREATMENT! This month, a great referral for me would be someone who is looking to LOSE WEIGHT or QUIT TOBACCO. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have incredibly powerful tools to deal with the difficulties inherent in weight loss and tobacco cessation, including DECREASING CRAVINGS, DECREASING SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWL, INCREASING METABOLISM and more.
As usual, the referral of a friend or family member is the highest compliment that I can receive.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
[All Ways Well News] January 2013 Newsletter
In This Issue:
** Happy New Year! & Successful Lifestyle Change
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Happy New Year! & Successful Lifestyle Change Well, its here - 2013, can you believe? Now I'm not always a great one for New Year Resolutions per se, but I can't help but get lost in moments of reflection with the beginning of the year, and I always feel a renewed sense of hope as I see the 1st of January on the calendar. A new sense of potential and possibility.
This year, in addition to applying for Supermom position, I've been reflecting on what I feel I'm really good at in my practice and what (aside from my glowing personality, of course...) sets me apart from the sea of acupuncturists in the alternative medicine mecca that is Portland. You know what I discovered? In the midst of football season here, one of my best talents in practice is being a cheerleader and a coach. At helping people set health goals, achieve them and stick with them because I truly believe that the deepest heart of Chinese medicine is the philosophy and culture of health and wellness that it breeds - the traditional focus on wellness and prevention vs. pathology and disease.
I think this is due to the specific combination of my training and my personal experience. As someone who suffered with an eating disorder and resultant IBS, I know how difficult true lifestyle change can be - its rarely as simple as flipping a switch. It takes discipline, effort and a willingness to accept and let go. It takes accountability - to yourself, to your goals, to others. You have to want it, but you can't hold onto it so tightly that you work yourself up or stress yourself out and everyone has to find the individual balance which leads to true lasting success.
Luckily, people like me are here to help and Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have excellent tools to help you succeed long term. In addition to acupuncture itself, here are some of the things I've learned that help me and that I apply in treatment with my patients:
Set measurable attainable goals: Yes yes, we've all heard the "SMART" goals acronym, and I personally feel the measurable and attainable parts in particular are most important. What does this mean? Set a goal you can quantify (I will succeed in being sugar free for 10 days, for instance) and that is attainable - i.e. reasonable. If you say you're going to quit sugar for life, you may feel daunted and not be able to succeed. If you say 10 days, 2 hours, 2 weeks, you know you can do it and then you can extend the goal from there. Every step you successfully take bolsters you for the next, so be reasonable with yourself and break up the big stuff into little chunks to make it manageable.
Be Accountable: This one can be hard and is one of the areas that Acupuncture can really help. If you want to succeed, you need to be accountable to something or someone or both. Keep a diary where you write everything down - i.e. force yourself to write down every cigarette you smoke, all the food you eat etc. In addition work with a practitioner like myself who is going to ask you about your goals as well. Sometimes just knowing that you're going to have to keep track or that someone is going to ask you about it can be enough to help you go the extra mile to succeed.
Be Kind to Yourself: Whether the change you want to make is large or small, its easy to slip up or have a weak moment and then feel like all is lost. Well guess what - it isn't. One step off or back doesn't put you back to the starting line unless you give up or give in for a prolonged period after that moment. The key to success? Be kind to yourself, accept that you can't be perfect and that mistakes happen and get back on track as soon as possible. One cookie doth not the end of the weight loss path make. Twelve cookies a day with repeat offense? A pem. Accept the small mistakes and get back on track without wasting time or energy beating yourself up about it.
Acceptance, Breathe, Flow, Don't Be Concerned with Outcomes: This is one of my favorite mantras from my heavy martial arts days (thanks Poekoelan!) and I always find it helpful. Sure, lifestyle change generally involves some being concerned with outcomes - you have a goal or two after all - but the essence of this statement to me is more about what I just said above. Focus on the journey, not the goal even if you have one, and accept that if you stay the course and stay present in the moment, you're going to get to the end and reach the goal when the time is right. Be Patient: True success comes with staying the course over time and you have to be patient with yourself and with the process. The quick fix rarely lasts so dedicate yourself to the longer journey where you can really create lasting change.
Thanks for Tuning In!
As usual thanks again for tuning in! Interested in learning more or have questions about creating change and achieving goals in your life? Please don't hesitate to call, email or book on-line anytime.
I look forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
** Happy New Year! & Successful Lifestyle Change
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Happy New Year! & Successful Lifestyle Change Well, its here - 2013, can you believe? Now I'm not always a great one for New Year Resolutions per se, but I can't help but get lost in moments of reflection with the beginning of the year, and I always feel a renewed sense of hope as I see the 1st of January on the calendar. A new sense of potential and possibility.
This year, in addition to applying for Supermom position, I've been reflecting on what I feel I'm really good at in my practice and what (aside from my glowing personality, of course...) sets me apart from the sea of acupuncturists in the alternative medicine mecca that is Portland. You know what I discovered? In the midst of football season here, one of my best talents in practice is being a cheerleader and a coach. At helping people set health goals, achieve them and stick with them because I truly believe that the deepest heart of Chinese medicine is the philosophy and culture of health and wellness that it breeds - the traditional focus on wellness and prevention vs. pathology and disease.
I think this is due to the specific combination of my training and my personal experience. As someone who suffered with an eating disorder and resultant IBS, I know how difficult true lifestyle change can be - its rarely as simple as flipping a switch. It takes discipline, effort and a willingness to accept and let go. It takes accountability - to yourself, to your goals, to others. You have to want it, but you can't hold onto it so tightly that you work yourself up or stress yourself out and everyone has to find the individual balance which leads to true lasting success.
Luckily, people like me are here to help and Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have excellent tools to help you succeed long term. In addition to acupuncture itself, here are some of the things I've learned that help me and that I apply in treatment with my patients:
Set measurable attainable goals: Yes yes, we've all heard the "SMART" goals acronym, and I personally feel the measurable and attainable parts in particular are most important. What does this mean? Set a goal you can quantify (I will succeed in being sugar free for 10 days, for instance) and that is attainable - i.e. reasonable. If you say you're going to quit sugar for life, you may feel daunted and not be able to succeed. If you say 10 days, 2 hours, 2 weeks, you know you can do it and then you can extend the goal from there. Every step you successfully take bolsters you for the next, so be reasonable with yourself and break up the big stuff into little chunks to make it manageable.
Be Accountable: This one can be hard and is one of the areas that Acupuncture can really help. If you want to succeed, you need to be accountable to something or someone or both. Keep a diary where you write everything down - i.e. force yourself to write down every cigarette you smoke, all the food you eat etc. In addition work with a practitioner like myself who is going to ask you about your goals as well. Sometimes just knowing that you're going to have to keep track or that someone is going to ask you about it can be enough to help you go the extra mile to succeed.
Be Kind to Yourself: Whether the change you want to make is large or small, its easy to slip up or have a weak moment and then feel like all is lost. Well guess what - it isn't. One step off or back doesn't put you back to the starting line unless you give up or give in for a prolonged period after that moment. The key to success? Be kind to yourself, accept that you can't be perfect and that mistakes happen and get back on track as soon as possible. One cookie doth not the end of the weight loss path make. Twelve cookies a day with repeat offense? A pem. Accept the small mistakes and get back on track without wasting time or energy beating yourself up about it.
Acceptance, Breathe, Flow, Don't Be Concerned with Outcomes: This is one of my favorite mantras from my heavy martial arts days (thanks Poekoelan!) and I always find it helpful. Sure, lifestyle change generally involves some being concerned with outcomes - you have a goal or two after all - but the essence of this statement to me is more about what I just said above. Focus on the journey, not the goal even if you have one, and accept that if you stay the course and stay present in the moment, you're going to get to the end and reach the goal when the time is right. Be Patient: True success comes with staying the course over time and you have to be patient with yourself and with the process. The quick fix rarely lasts so dedicate yourself to the longer journey where you can really create lasting change.
Thanks for Tuning In!
As usual thanks again for tuning in! Interested in learning more or have questions about creating change and achieving goals in your life? Please don't hesitate to call, email or book on-line anytime.
I look forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca
[All Ways Well News] December 2012 Newsletter
In This Issue:
** Happy Website!
** Handling Holiday Stress
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime! ---------------------
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.
Check out this checklist from the Mayo Clinic for more ways to stay on top of holiday stress.
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
** Happy Website!
** Handling Holiday Stress
** Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime! ---------------------
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.
Check out this checklist from the Mayo Clinic for more ways to stay on top of holiday stress.
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
November 2012 All Ways Well Newsletter - Handling Holiday Stress
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
** 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
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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