Holiday 2024 Package Specials

by Nicole Johnson, MFA, CHHC | Acupuncture, Adrenal Fatigue, Community, Fatigue, Health and Wellness, Holiday Gifts, Prevention

It’s been a tough few months. Even under the best of circumstances – those among us with homes intact, have been stepping through a tremendous traumatic event with our friends and neighbors in our beautiful community.

If there is ever a time for self-care, it’s now. Even those of us who are “OK-ish” have been calculating water, holding our friends and community up, driving through odd traffic patterns, seeing our favorite places change. With all the upheaval, it’s important to remember that our bodies need us to care for them. To take a beat, to rest and rest well. Health is wealth. We’re here to help you do just that.

We’ve created our deepest discounted packages of the year so you can access the care you need during this crucial time.

Sunrise in Ashe County, NC – © Nicole Johnson

CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT PACKAGE

Bronze Package 3 Treatments at 5% off – Now just $427.50

Regular Price: $450 | A perfect starting point for your healing journey.

Silver Package 6 Treatments at 10% off – Now just $810

Regular Price: $900 | Commit to wellness with extra savings.

Gold Package 12 Treatments at 15% off – Now just $1,530

Regular Price: $1,800 | The ultimate healing package with the biggest savings!

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY: TOGETHER WE HEAL.

We are donating 1% of all Package Sales this season to local relief efforts in Asheville and the greater Western North Carolina region. Join us in supporting our community while investing in your health and prioritizing self-care.

Purchase a Package or Gift Card

It’s easy to purchase a Discounted Package. Clink the button belkow and purchase a Gift Card for the amount of the package or Gift card you’d like to purchase. You can also call the office at 828-333-5087 as well.

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“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” Lao Tzu.

Pre-Order Your New Favorite Mug and Support WNC

by Nicole Johnson, MFA, CHHC | Community, Holiday Gifts

This Small Business Saturday, we launched our 16oz Insulated Stackable Tumblers—the best coffee/tea travel mugs we’ve ever used. Crafted by a local AVL company, whose misssion is to reducing environmental plastics. These tumblers are due to arrive in the clinic December 15th, just in time for the holidays, and we couldn’t be more excited to offer them to our community for pre-order.

Why we LOVE them and think you will too!

Keep drinks hot for 6 hours, cold for 12+ hours—perfect for any time of year.
Based on Solo Cups with built-in measurements
Durable and dishwasher-safe, with a secure lid that stays on even after a drop.
Lightweight, stackable, and easy to carry, whether you’re on the go or relaxing at home.
Laser-engraved with “WNC Love” to celebrate our community.
Every purchase supports two local businesses—and we’ll donate 1% of proceeds to 1% for Asheville, helping our community thrive.
Available in 2 Colors: Great White (Classic White) & Kraken (a lovely matte Black)

Support Local and Show your Love for WNC

These tumblers make thoughtful gifts for loved ones near and far—and they’re a great treat for yourself, too. This insulated mug has quickly become a favorite in our own home. Stock is limited: only 24 tumblers available in each color, so don’t miss out.

Pre-Order Now – $35

An easy opportunity to support local businesses and get your hands on our favorite tumblers.

Click Here to Order

Approaching The Season Of Yin

by Nicole Johnson, MFA, CHHC | Acupuncture, Adrenal Fatigue, Anti-Inflammatory, Education, Health and Wellness, Immune Health, Kidneys

In October, we are already noticing the shorter days and longer nights of winter. Nature is pulling back in, and the Yang energy of warmer months converts to the Yin energy of the cooler months. In East Asian Medicine, this is the time when the in-breath emerges into the out-breath.

Approaching the season of Yin Acupuncture in Asheville

Here are some themes present during this transition period:

Last of the Harvest
Getting organized
Recommitting to health
Establishing routines
Warmer foods
Crisp air, invigorating
Romantic relationship with nature
Preparing to go inward (nature)
Preparing for Holiday time (but perhapsnot wanting to)
Harvesting and cover crops

Most animals begin to hunker down and rest, yet we humans start speeding up with holiday shopping and enormous amounts of busy winter-season preparations.

With awareness and intention, we can be mindful and nurture ourselves. Maybe you need a few extra hours of sleep or a joyful activity. When it comes to cooking, we like to make soups, stews, broths, and stir-fries that increase warmth and comfort.

Prepare to Nurture & Nourish Throughout the Season of Yin

At times, when we don’t feel nurtured, we eat emotionally. When coupled with stress, this is a ticket to everything from lowered immunity to inflammation, bloating, weight gain, increased anxiety, general dissatisfaction, fatigue, and melancholy.

You may want to find some delicious indulgences that will make you feel well-loved and won’t throw your system off by making you crave a whole bag of candy corn. Try this easy G olden Milk recipe and add a little pumpkin pie spiceto it for a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Golden Milk to treat and nourish yourself.

As the holidays rapidly approach, ask yourself:

What joy can I gift myself?

What minor changes can I make to simplify?

How can I slow down for the next 8-10 weeks?

We wish you warmth and gentleness for the Yin season to come.

Feel free to contact us by email or phone with any questions.

If you would like to schedule your next Acupuncture session or mini series, click here.

Yours in Support,

Chad & Nicole

Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Nicole Johnson, MFA, CHHC | Acupuncture, Adrenal Fatigue, Fatigue, Health and Wellness, Insomnia, Nutrition

The holiday season is upon us. With it comes shorter days, longer hours of dark and for some of us, a struggle to feel balanced. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) –produced by the reduced sunlight in the Northern hemisphere this time of year– does impact how we feel. The recent time change combined with the colder weather and gray skies might make us feel fatigued, lacking motivation, and an overall sense of feeling down. The Vitamin D produced in our bodies after exposure to sunlight, plays an important role in regulating our mood and well-being.

What can we do to improve our mood, energy, and happiness as the days get shorter and the night gets longer?

Here are 7 ways to shine your light in this season of Yin.

1. Nourish the YIN.

Be gentle with yourself this time of year. In Chinese medicine, the winter is a time to slow down, rest and sleep more. We are moving into the deeper YIN time of the year, where the element of Metal is present.

Fall: Metal, Lung, Grief

The color associated with Metal is white, the organ is the Lung, and the emotion is Grief. Regardless of how you feel overtly, there has been a tremendous amount of collective grief the past number of years. We have a lot to grieve. Honoring this, feeling this, validating this is important to our vitality. It’s OKAY and imperative to grieve and grieve well.

2. Emphasize hearty, warm and nourishing foods

This helps us stay in sync with the season, connected, and grounded. If you are sleeping more and eating a bit more, remember that this is a natural part of your body’s rhythm for this time of year.

3. Acupuncture

As you may know (or suspect) Acupuncture helps regulate mood, balance hormones, and put the body into “rest and digest” mode, bringing a sense of balance & peaceful contentment. It reconnects the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture sessions can support the lungs both physically and energetically and help you process grief.

4. Sun-gazing

Just as the sun breaks the horizon, go outside. Look around the sun – trace your eyes like a clock – this helps reset your circadian rhythm. Think of it as relighting your inner flame with the light of the sun. As the days get darker our light will shine brighter.

5. Try a sun lamp

They are most effective when set 20 inches from your face and used for 20-30 minutes in the morning. Sun Lamps mimic natural sunlight and give the body the impression of being out in the sun. This helps improve mood when used consistently.

6. Walk outside even when it’s cloudy

Getting outside to get some natural light even if it’s not bright and sunny in combination with exercise helps improve mood. An hour walk in the morning works wonders to elevate mood but even 10 minutes a day makes a difference.

7. Take some Vitamin D

You can test your vitamin D levels to see where you’re at. Supplement to ensure you’re getting enough. (Please check with your MD before starting any new supplements.)

In this season of Yin, shine your light.

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How We Prepare and Hold the Treatment Space

by Nicole Johnson, MFA, CHHC | Acupuncture

Entering the treatment space is similar to entering a martial arts dojo and an old growth forest.

In a dojo, we enter with reverence and respect.

We leave our prejudices and preconceived notions outside.

When we are open to possibility, nothing is impossible.

Trust, integrity, and curiosity are values that are held in highest regard.

We operate from Precautionary Principle – we protect the most vulnerable among us.*

Each time we enter a dojo, we agree to leave the outside world behind.

In the treatment space, we do the same:

Each time we enter, we leave the outside world behind. We invite you to do the same. This is your time, a time for healing. And you are the healer.

Chad applies moxa to an acupuncture point to bring warmth to the body

It’s how we enter an old growth forest.

We allow the sounds, peace and beauty to work on us. To infuse us with vitality, to refresh us, replenish us. We take this time for ourselves. We take this time to experience true healing.

We invite you to leave a fixed mindset at the door:

Please silence your cell phone and leave religion and politics at the door. We are here to discuss you and your wellness goals.

We welcome you with a growth mindset of unlimited possibility. This is your time. Welcome.

How to Prepare for your Acupuncture treatment:

1. Avoid Caffeine 3 hours prior to your treatment.

2. Be sure to eat before your treatment.

3. *Please wear a mask.

4. Drink plenty of water.

5. Practice deep breathing.

Breathing Technique: Creating a simple practice that you know by rote can help maintain lower stress levels, relieve anxiety and boost the immune system. This is helpful to start the day, practice 20 minutes or so before your treatment, or right before bed. Try this simple yet powerful 60% breathing technique.

Getting adequate, rest, hydration and supporting your stress response will go a long way in helping you heal.

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