Strength in Numbers, Strength in Healing

Have you heard of the "World's Largest Shared Acupuncture" experience? 

At Feel Well Acupuncture, we're proud to offer our very own (smaller) version of the shared acupuncture experience with our 

Sama-Sama Acupuncture Sessions!  

Strength in numbers has been seen time and again, both past and present.  Why can't the same hold true for acupuncture shared in a group setting?  The collective intention of healing can be profound.  If you followed the link above, you'll read one person's account during this very large healing fest. Because acupuncture is a holistic medicine, there are benefits for mind, body, and spirit.  You'll feel more relaxed, sleep better, have more energy, and feel less stressed to name a few.  

We've always loved the idea of community acupuncture because it allows acupuncture to be more accessible and available.  It simply brings people together.    Healing, experiences, laughter, support - all can be shared when people come together.  The name "Sama-Sama" is fitting because it roughly translates to "together-together" in the Filipino language.  

A little known fact about Sama-Sama is that the "World's Largest Shared Acupuncture" experience actually provided us with a little bit of inspiration when we first started our community acupuncture sessions.   Yoga mats instead of chairs?!  Brilliant!  We absolutely loved this twist from the norm.  Not only does it allow you to be open and ready to receive the healing energy around you (much like yoga's Savasana), but it's also a comfortable way to take a little snooze during your treatment. ;) 

To top off Sama-Sama, we chose to use the 5-Point Ear Acupuncture Protocol (from the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association)because it's simple, streamlined, and effective.  Thus, there are no barriers to treatment and the sessions also serve as an easy introduction to acupuncture.  More importantly we love seeing how people's lives can be transformed with acupuncture.  Believe it or not, those 5 little needles in each ear do wonders!

We love sharing this amazing medicine!

So if you want to experience group acupuncture for yourself, join us this Saturday, April 28, 2012.  Share this with anyone you like: friends, family, your neighbor, coworkers, whomever.  The more the merrier!

We create a safe and peaceful environment where you can relax and truly experience the power of coming together in the spirit of community and healing.   

 Details are below and more information is available on our website. 

Hope to see you there!

Sama-Sama Acupuncture Session

Saturday, April 28

11:30am - 12:30pm

$20

Feel Well Acupuncture

830 25th St. Suite 203

San Diego, CA 92102

(Golden Hill)

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lesley.  

           775.220.2008       / lesley@feelwellacupuncture.com

Acupuncture for Japan

As we all know, on March 11, the northern coast of Japan was devastated by an enormous tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.  Entire coastal towns were wiped out and many were lost.  In the aftermath, survivors were left with limited resources of food, clothing, water, gasoline, and health care.  The Japanese people need our help during this crisis.

 To show our support, Feel Well Acupuncture is honored to offer a special session of Sama-Sama Community Acupuncture that would benefit disaster relief efforts in Japan.  In the spirit of Sama-Sama, together as a community, we can send our collective thoughts, prayers, healing energy, and love to the people of Japan.  By supporting the organizations listed below, we can provide the survivors of this disaster with much needed resources in the form of food, supplies, and health care. 100% of donations received will be split between these two organizations:

Acupuncturists Without Borders: www.acuwithoutborders.org

AWB's mission is to provide immediate relief and recovery acupuncture services to global communities that are in crisis from disaster or human conflict. AWB also seeks to provide training and services to global communities that promote and sustain local self-directed, self-sufficient, proactive and long-term recovery, rebuilding and trauma (including PTSD) resolution.  AWB provided acupuncture services following Hurricane Katrina and the earthquakes in both Haiti and Chile last year.  For more information on their efforts to aid Japan, please click here.  

The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund:  www.globalgiving.org

Launched through GlobalGiving.org, this project will disburse funds to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. GlobalGiving is working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground.  

Acupuncture for Japan will be held on Saturday, April 2 at MOSAIC Yoga [830 25th St. Suite 203, San Diego 92102] in Golden Hill from 12noon - 2pm.  Any contribution you are willing to give whether it be monetary or just a simple thought or prayer will be most appreciated.  To participate in Sama-Sama Community Acupuncture, please bring a yoga mat.  Light refreshments will be provided during this special event.  Please spread the word and thank you for your support! See you then!

For more information, please contact Lesley at 775.220.2008 or lesley@feelwellacupuncture.com.  You can also visit our website www.feelwellacupuncture.com or RSVP through Facebook. 

Acupuncture Relief in Haiti and the NADA Protocol

I love what we can do as acupuncturists! We can bring the wonderful healing of acupuncture anywhere in the world, especially in areas of devastation where help is most needed. Last year, after the earthquake, Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) arrived in Haiti to provide healing and calm during a time of mass chaos and destruction.  The beauty of acupuncture is not just in it's ability to heal, but that it can be applied in just about any setting.  AWB Volunteers were able to provide treatment to populations undergoing extreme levels of stress in addition to the lack of supplies, trauma, uncertainty, and fear.  Using the NADA Protocol, AWB Volunteers were able to alleviate symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and manage pain for those affected by the earthquake and the many who came to their aid.  After the Chile earthquake, volunteers were also sent to provide treatment to those affected.  Now, a year after the Haiti earthquake, AWB is returning to provide further treatment to the country's people as well as train Haitian healthcare providers.

 Thank you Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB)!  One day, I hope to volunteer as a member of AWB alongside fellow colleagues sharing acupuncture with those who need it.  The NADA Protocol is a powerful system of treatment and I am proud to use it in my Sama-Sama: Community Acupuncture sessions.  

For more information on AWB's return to Haiti, click here for the article in the latest issue of Acupuncture Today.  

FREE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE! Chinese New Year Open House @ MOSAIC Yoga

HAPPY YEAR OF THE RABBIT!

Come join us at MOSAIC Yoga on Saturday Feb 5, 11am - 2pm, for our Chinese New Year Open House!

Enjoy free community acupuncture, Tai Chi, and learn about the health benefits of acupuncture!  Light refreshments will be provided.  Raffle prizes and special discounts will be available to those who attend. 

We will have 2 rounds of community acupuncture & Tai Chi starting at 11:30am and 12:45pm.  Please bring your own yoga mat for community acupuncture. 

For more information, please call 775.220.2008 or visit our website www.feelwellacupuncture.  You can also RSVP on Facebook!

Sama-Sama Community Acupuncture @ MOSAIC Yoga

The end of 2010 brought Feel Well Acupuncture into a great partnership with MOSAIC Yoga in Golden Hill.  We're pleased to be offering Sama-Sama Community Acupuncture sessions:  low-cost (and affordable!) community acupuncture combined with an element of yoga - exclusively at MOSAIC Yoga.

Sama-Sama Community Acupuncture is a shared acupuncture experience combining the simplicity and effectiveness of the NADA Protocol, a specific acupuncture protocol, and the relaxation of yoga's final resting pose, Savasana.  Treatments run about 30-45minutes.  These sessions are open to all and no prior yoga experience is required.  Grab your yoga mat, come as you are or bring a friend or two!  Cost is only $20 at the door.

Our current schedule for January 2011:  Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm, Wednesdays 12noon-1:00pm, and Fridays 7:00pm-8:00pm.  

For more information, please contact us at lesley@feelwellacupuncture.com or 775.220.2008.  MOSAIC Yoga is located at 830 25th St. Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92102. 

Information can also be found on our website www.feelwellacupuncture.com/sama-sama.html