Alexandra Gaw

Alexandra Gaw Helping you start and stick to the wellness plan that changes your life — improving your sleep, nutrition & exercise 🙏🏻

05/30/2026

If she’s happy and healthy, so am I

05/30/2026

Favourite place with my favourite little being 🐾

These are the TCM foundations that actually work — and yes, they’re simple… but they’re also what people skip:1. Eat war...
05/28/2026

These are the TCM foundations that actually work — and yes, they’re simple… but they’re also what people skip:

1. Eat warm, cooked foods (especially in the morning)
Cold smoothies + iced coffee = weak digestion = low energy.
Your Spleen wants warmth. Give it that.
2. Protect your energy early in the day
Slow mornings > chaotic scrolling.
Your nervous system sets the tone for your Qi.
3. Walk daily (even 10–15 min)
This alone moves Qi + Blood better than most people realize.
Stagnation is the root of so many symptoms.
4. Go to bed before 11pm
This is when your body actually restores Yin + Blood.
You can’t “catch up” on this later.
5. Keep your neck + low back warm
Wind and Cold enter here first.
Tension, headaches, fatigue… this is basic prevention.
6. Breathe deeper than your chest
Shallow breathing = shallow energy.
Your Lungs control Qi — use them.
7. Stop ignoring subtle symptoms
Bloating. Poor sleep. Irritability. Low energy.
This is your body whispering before it has to scream.

This is the work I’m building my practice on.
Not trends. Not extremes.
Real, foundational medicine that your body responds to.

Acupuncture is coming — and it’s going to take this deeper.

05/27/2026

Something is shifting in my practice…
and it’s all for you 🤍
Women’s health, hormones, nervous system support… we’re almost there. Stay tuned.

05/27/2026

Massage helps you feel better.

Acupuncture changes what’s happening underneath.

I’m not here to just chase tension anymore —
I’m here to work with your nervous system, your hormones, your whole body.

This is the next level of my practice.
And it’s coming soon.

05/26/2026

I’m taking better care of myself… so I can show up more present, more connected, and actually do better work with you.

I owe you that.

Winter walking is one of the best forms of movement this season.In TCM, winter supports the Kidneys and nervous system. ...
02/04/2026

Winter walking is one of the best forms of movement this season.

In TCM, winter supports the Kidneys and nervous system. Walking helps move energy without depleting energy, supports circulation, digestion, and mood, and is easier to stay consistent with than intense workouts.

Plus, my dog loves it 🐾❄️

Save this as your reminder that gentle movement still counts in winter.

Magic happened in the treatment room this year.In laughter, in tears, and in moments of silence that said everything.I’m...
12/31/2025

Magic happened in the treatment room this year.
In laughter, in tears, and in moments of silence that said everything.

I’m deeply grateful for the clients who trust me with their care, who return, and who allow this work to unfold in its own time.

And I’m so excited for what’s coming next. I can’t wait to expand how I care for you even more as acupuncture officially becomes part of my practice.

The lymphatic system thrives on gentle support, not intensity.During the holidays—when we eat more, sit more, and sleep ...
12/19/2025

The lymphatic system thrives on gentle support, not intensity.

During the holidays—when we eat more, sit more, and sleep less—simple practices like legs up the wall can make a real difference in how the body feels.

Think: less puffiness, calmer digestion, quieter nervous system.

Add this to your evening routine a few times a week and notice what shifts.

Save this for later 🤍
Share with someone who’s feeling a little heavy or overwhelmed this season.

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