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Acupuncture and Herbs in Davis Square, Somerville MA

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Modern research on how acupuncture works

/ Acupuncture / By Fannie

Great PBS video on connective tissue research in relation to acupuncture:

P.S. Here’s a related article from The Scientist magazine on “The Science of Stretch“.

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Thank you, Dr. Jess, for taking good care of my mo Thank you, Dr. Jess, for taking good care of my mom. Those hands are very important for dispensing treats and scratching necks. #chiropractor #selfcare #womenownedsmallbusiness #localbusiness
Hmmmmm 🤔🤨🧐🚀 Hmmmmm 🤔🤨🧐🚀
8 years ago, I made the leap and started my own cl 8 years ago, I made the leap and started my own clinic in this shared space with a good friend. I didn't even have a name for my practice yet. What a journey it has been! Thank you all for the love and support all these years! This turtle flies on, ever grateful to have found her ocean. This was taken shortly after moving into what is now called the Turtle Room. I'm wearing my Dumbledore's Army shirt (which I wore to every one of my four board exams) with the tank of a massage bed bought from eBay and a smattering of decor from Target, Ikea and Costco. #beginnings #milestones #anniversary #tbt #eightyears #davissquare #somerville #massachusetts #acupuncture #TCM #chineseherbs #localbusiness #womanownedbusiness #entrepreneur #microbusiness #onewomanshow
Just sayin’…. Another benefit of acupuncture. Just sayin’…. Another benefit of acupuncture. #repost @thewhichdoctor_ Pretty sure it’s science 🤷‍♀️
Finally managed to stop by @capecodlavender farm b Finally managed to stop by @capecodlavender farm before the harvest this year. Restocked on their essential oil so look forward to a fresh batch of handmade lip balm soon! #capecod #lavenderfields #localfarm #shopsmall #massachusetts
New swag! Presenting the next batch of Flying Turt New swag! Presenting the next batch of Flying Turtle shirts In celebration of the clinic’s 8th birthday and featuring gorgeous calligraphy by my ubertalented nephew @tsinoy_calligrapher: 飛龜 are the Chinese characters for flying turtle 八歲 means 8 years old The “birds” are actually the character for eight or 八, pronounced “ba”. Eight eights = “baba”… a little hat tip to my Papa, who would have turned 84 this year. Link to order in bio. All profits will be donated to @wckitchen and @stopaapihate. (Shirt color will likely be a deeper shade of red/maroon and use a soft triblend fabric like last time.) Thank you to @cati_sc for helping me with the design! 😘
The next time I meet another people pleaser who ha The next time I meet another people pleaser who has trouble saying NO, I will show them this. Thanks @captain.sams!
When I explain how acupuncture works, I usually sa When I explain how acupuncture works, I usually say it opens up the body’s energy channels by unblocking what’s blocked. We feel the healthiest and happiest there is a sense of flow. Our bodies know what to do to stay healthy. Let’s get out of its way. ☺️ Posted @withregram • @medicine_mami How beautiful when we work with the body, at its sacred pace instead of forcing or pushing 🕊
Even though ice cream spells “spleen qi apocalyp Even though ice cream spells “spleen qi apocalypse” in Chinese medicine (cold foods, sugar, and dairy are not great - they create dampness in the body), I can’t live without the avocado ice cream from @the_islanders_creamery! It is beyond delicious and does not spike my blood sugar because it is full of good quality ingredients. Also a big fan of the queso, ube, and calamansi earl gray flavors that take me right back to my childhood in the Philippines. So proud of my friend Rowena who is behind this #womanownedsmallbusiness! She also makes amazing custom cakes: @keyks_by_keykgirl Second photo features turtle watercolor art by the wonderful @lizzyraganart #womensupportingwomen #entrepreneur #supportsmallbusiness #icecream #southeastasianfood #filipinofood #tropicalflavors #tcm #foodasmedicine #chineseherbalist
I've had the pleasure of working with a number of I've had the pleasure of working with a number of herbal patients lately... and it really helps when they have a great sense of humor. Wu Ling Zhi is an important herb to move blood, dispel stasis, and eliminate toxins. It is commonly used to address issues like menstrual cramps and uterine bleeding. And yes, Wu Ling Zhi / 五灵脂 / Faeces Trogopterori is technically Flying Squirrel Feces, or the droppings of a farmed fruit bat. Don't ask me whose idea it was to put in medicine... all I can tell you is it works very well for patients who have pain related to heavy bleeding during menses. If you're curious about how Chinese herbs can help you, reach out to me and I'll be happy to answer your questions. #Chinesemedicine #herbalmedicine #Chineseherbs #TCM #dysmenorrhea #wulingzhi #naturalcures #batsarecool
Happy Year of the Tiger! Just like last year, I am Happy Year of the Tiger! Just like last year, I am handing out red envelops to celebrate Chinese New Year. It contains a lottery ticket to tonight’s #megamillions and tomorrow’s #powerball drawing. Who’s feeling lucky?? 恭喜發財，萬事如意！虎年大吉。 #春節 #YearoftheTiger #ChineseNewYear2022
In response to the upcoming blizzard, we are offer In response to the upcoming blizzard, we are offering a free jacket warming service today. Note: Must be willing to leave clothing on floor in order to avail of service #assistant #dogsofinstagram #servicedeliuxe #Milothedog #therapydog
Winter newsletter is out: Cheers to 2022, Getting Winter newsletter is out: Cheers to 2022, Getting Appointments, and COVID Policy Updates - https://mailchi.mp/81be554c44e8/january-2022
If you’re looking for a gift idea that supports If you’re looking for a gift idea that supports local, women-owned small businesses, check out @piperandbee for the coziest, handknit, and most adorable winter hats ever! P. S. Kristen is a pretty fabulous human too. 😉 #Handmade #knit #handknit #local #entrepreneur #womenownedbusiness #coldday #winterhat #holidaygifts
For whoever else needs to hear this today, I see y For whoever else needs to hear this today, I see you. Thank you so much @kwohtations for your wonderful works of (he)art! And to @d2somerville for always carrying Janine’s stuff. #grief #loss #smallbusiness #supportlocal #community #healing #difficultconversations
Soaking in every minute on this island with the su Soaking in every minute on this island with the sunrise, yoga on the grass, kayaking, and sunsets. What a gift this week has been! Now I understand why people go on retreats. #grateful #retreat #maine #nofilter
This is hands down the most picturesque place I’ This is hands down the most picturesque place I’ve ever given myself acupuncture. #grateful #saltyquill #writersretreat
What a blessing it is to begin and end the day on What a blessing it is to begin and end the day on the beach! Finally got to do a yoga class post-pandemic with @quietmindstudio on Mayo Beach. (Muuuch better than @yogo on hardwood floor!) Also grateful that @capecodnps is allowing campfires again… We had a windy but wonderful time at Herring Cove beach.
Flying Turtle is 7 today! I am overflowing with gr Flying Turtle is 7 today! I am overflowing with gratitude for the blessing of having work that brings so much joy and healing to my life. Thank you to everyone who has shared this journey with me: family, friends, and especially the wonderful patients who let me walk alongside them in their path to wellness. I’m having fun today handing out 紅包 (red envelops) containing a $7 gift card for @diesel_cafe, where you can get two of my favorite things: coffee and ice cream. I believe you can use the cards at @forgebakingco @blocsomerville and @forgeicecreambar too! What would you choose? P.S. The flying turtle watercolor is a gift from the amazing @lizzyraganart, in case you’re curious. #somerville #davissquare #acupuncture #chineseherbs #chinesemedicine #tcm #turtle #healing #naturalhealth #wellness #balance #selfcare #shoplocal #supportlocal #smallbusiness #womanownedbusiness #entrepreneur #microbusiness
Grateful for a quick break outside in the sunshine Grateful for a quick break outside in the sunshine with a @jplicks peach cone and the May issue of @thesunmagazine. Thanks @sky_bodywork for sharing your copy! I can see why @merlin.sheldrake rocked your world. An excerpt from Hidden Worlds: “We’re starting to see life as a series of nested relationships. It’s “relationships all the way down,” to borrow a concept from Hindu mythology that says the Earth rests on a giant turtle, which rests on another turtle, and so on. It’s turtles all the way down.” 😍 So apropo for Chinese medicine (and Asian culture in general) where an idea by itself often makes no sense without the context of its relationship to everything else that it is connected to. #turtle #wisdom #summer #icecream #newengland #reading
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259 Elm Street, Suite 300B
Davis Square
Somerville MA 02144

Phone : 617-294-9109
Email: info@flyingturtlehealingarts.com

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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 AM-7 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

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