We, at The Art of Acupuncture, want you to know we are taking steps to provide the highest level of protection for our patients during this COVID-19 crisis.

It has been decided that Christina and Hillary, our two practitioners with children at home, will practice social distancing for now. This also allows us to spread out our patient load giving us more time to sanitize rooms between patients and limits the amount of people in our waiting area. If you normally see Christina or Hillary and they are out, you can still be seen by another practitioner. All practitioners will also be available for virtual consultations if you prefer not coming into the office. Because Traditional Chinese Medicine offers so much other than needles and cupping, there is often a lot we can do to help you feel well during this time, including acupressure instruction, dietary suggestions, herbal medicine, increased vitamin therapy, mind level coaching to help keep the Shen (spirit) grounded, qi gong, meditation and connection. To book, you may do so online or by calling the office. These sessions are half price in an attempt to help our community stay well as we all brace for the financial impact.

We would like to provide you with as many tools and advice to boost your immunity in hopes of lessening your chance of infection. The following is advice from The American Acupuncture Council as well as our own advice.

1. Do your best not to live in fear or anxiety about the situation.  Yes, it is a serious matter that requires our attention.  However, it is important to note that when we get trapped in a fear response our immune systems shut down in favor of survival mechanisms, which actually further heighten our anxiety! Be wise and discerning about your lifestyle practices and choices, and trust you are doing what you can to keep yourself and your family safe.

2. Fresh air is vital to healthy immunity - make a point of getting outside, daily.  Even as little as 10 to 15 minutes three times throughout the day will benefit you.

3. Rest!  Get plenty of sleep and rest.

4. Take some time off, perhaps use this time for a personal at-home retreat where you just enjoy some time spent away from work, extra-curricular activities and the hustle and bustle of life.  Walks in nature, healthy dinners together with your family, board games, curling up with a good book and limiting your social contact are all enriching ways to protect yourself from community transmission.

5. Increase your consumption of anti-oxidant and nutrient-dense infection-fighting foods like: organic blueberries, raspberries, spinach, sprouts, garlic, onions, ginger, parsley, cilantro, spirulina, celery juice, bone broth and fermented foods and beverages.

6. Drink lots of water. Drinking good quality water and herbal teas, staying hydrated, is one of the best things you can do to flush out toxins from your body and help support the immune system.

7. Keep your immune system strong by reducing your sugar intake and eating a balanced diet.  Avoid eating processed sugars. Sugar weakens the immune system and makes it less able to deal with viruses and bacteria.  Be sure to read food labels carefully and to limit the amount of sugar you eat.

8. We are offering an immunity boosting package that includes Vitamin C: 1,000mg, Vitamin D3: 5,000 IU, Zinc: 15mg, and Silver Colloidal Spray. This is an approximately four month supply discounted to $115.00. ($130.00 value) Cost breakdown of $28.75 per month or 96c per day.

9. Your practitioner can also suggest an antiviral formula based on your needs.

10. Immunity Injections: We offer B12-5mg/injection, $25. Vitamin D3-50,000 IU/Injection, $25 and Engystol Homeopathic Injections, $65.

    If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

    ~We are all in this together~