Sana School; Massage Therapists in Full Bloom!

Those of you who know me best know that teaching is one of my greatest passions. It is a true honor and a sacred gift to earn the trust of a student and for them to select you as their mentor. The journey that the students travel on from the first day of class is nothing short of incredible. Each week they grow a little more. They gain knowledge, develop confidence, grow as individuals and with each step a light inside them burns brighter and brighter. There comes a time with each class when I look at them and realize that they have made the transition from students into bright new professional therapists. This moment always warms my heart but when it happened today with my first class at Sana it reached all the way deep into my soul. This class will always hold a special place in my heart. Individually they have all taught me so much, as many of my students have throughout the years. As a group they have brought peace into my heart and love into our new home on Oklahoma Ave. We have a few short and precious months left until graduation and until a new fresh eyed group comes in to sit in these student's chairs. Before time flies by and we end up at that day I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the joy that this class has brought into my life and into our practice. They are now officially and forever a part of the Sana Community! If you're ever in the area stop in and say hi to  Kathy, Tomas and Val before they spread their wings!

A great way to soothe those achy muscles

Tui Na "push pull" is a form of manual therapy that combines the principles of massage therapy, naprapathy, chiropractic and acupressure. Here Heather Peterman (acupuncturist) is using Tui Na to reinforce her treatment and to further release tight muscles after acupuncture and cupping therapy.

Change of heart

"Sometimes things fall apart so they can come together." One of my absolute favorite quotes in the world and so applicable to my life over the last few months. After working the past few years in a state of the art beautiful facility, surrounded by beautiful people, I realized that what we were doing wasn't so beautiful at all and that in fact I had lost touch with my patients and with who I was as a healer. The fast paced, get in as many patients as you can and shuffle them around to multiple providers while all the while running back and forth to multiple treatment rooms just was not working for anyone. After much contemplation around this realization I decided to open a small community based acupuncture clinic on a part time basis. My part time clinic became a full time endeavor very quickly. Initially I was shocked and surprised by the turn of events and my new life situation but now that the dust has settled I am completely thankful that the universe heard my prayers and set me back on my path.

And so after much ado I would like to introduce Sana Acupuncture & Apothecary! Our business cards read "Acupuncture for the people; you decide what you pay!" We offer community style acupuncture in our beautiful community space at a sliding scale of $20-$40. The whole goal is to make acupuncture affordable and accessible to anyone who needs it, while maintaining excellent quality of care. We also have private rooms available for those lone wolves who desire a little solitude. Our clinic is small inviting and most of all peaceful! The atmosphere of the clinic is loving, the ambiance calming and the energy healing. I am loving the new clinic and enjoying getting back my roots as an Acupuncturist and health care provider. In the past few months since the clinic opened my soul has begun to heal and my interactions with my patients have become stronger. I remember what is to treat people from the heart and it fills me with happiness to be able to share this gift with the people I treat. My patients come from all walks of life and it so nice to see them all together under one roof with one common goal. If you are ever in my neighborhood please drop in and say hello, I would love to share my new love with all of you!

One of my favorite patients and the worlds best grandpa!

One of our sweet little ones coming to see us for a toothache :(

Daddy daughter time at Sana

A little manual therapy

 A peaceful day in our clinic

Moxa and Acupuncture

Warming cupping on a chilly day for sore muscles

Heather and Esther

Revolutionizing Acupuncture parties..really it's a thing