UPCOMING EVENTS AND CLASSES 2024:

OCTOBER

• Saturday, October 19, 2024; 11-12:30pm: “Staying Healthy With the Seasons” class series. Join us for an interactive and fun class on the metal element. Participants will learn about the lung and large intestine from a Chinese medicine perspective. We will learn about the organ functions and how to address and correct imbalances. Handouts will be provided as well as information on herbal products that can be made and used as we enter the cold/flu season. Participants will also receive a mini chair acupuncture session at the end of class. Space is limited. Must call to reserve your space. Cost: $40. Instructors: Elsa Del Toro, DAc & Liz Otten, LAc.

• Saturday, October 19, 2024; 1:00-3:00pm: Meet the Providers and Open House! Please join us for a fun afternoon. Our providers will introduce themselves, talk about their modality and practice, and answer questions. Afterwards, participants can tour the facility and meet providers in their offices for further discussion. Free.

• Thursday, October 24, 2024; 5-7pm: Annual Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day! We will be celebrating this important day starting with a panel discussion with our acupuncturists from 5-5:30 and a community clinic from 5:30 to 7:00. Class fee: Free. NOVEMBER

• Benefits of Neuro-acupuncture, Saturday, November 23, 2024; 11:00-12:30: In the extensive history of acupuncture dating back thousands of years predating ancient China coupled with knowledge of the nervous system dating back to Ancient Greece, Neuro-acupuncture is a fairly recent phenomena. In the 20th century came the discovery of neurotransmitters and from this birthed neuro anatomy and physiology. In 1959 Shanghai Medical college began systematic research to study how acupuncture correlates to the nervous system. They found that of the 365 acupuncture points commonly studied and used, 354 of these were directly or indirectly associated with central nervous system or peripheral nerves. Pain relief, increased motor function, relief from spasms, better balance, greater cognition, and sharper sense abilities are just some of the benefits from this medicine. In this class I will present the basics of how this acupuncture works, how it is applied, and in what ways we can expect to benefit from these treatments. After the lecture portion I will offer each participant a basic scalp treatment (15 min) to demo some of the benefits of neuro-acupuncture. Class fee: Donation. Instructor: Clayton Cruce. Space is limited. Please call (770)354-5756 to reserve your spot.