Herpothecary & Acupuncture Co.

Herpothecary & Acupuncture Co. Treating the mental & physical body through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

It takes two to tango!
04/27/2026

It takes two to tango!

It takes two, and there's not nearly enough information about it!
04/27/2026

It takes two, and there's not nearly enough information about it!

04/24/2026

Months of showing up. Tweaking, learning, supporting, and doing everything in their power to give their bodies the best shot 🤍

And now… two pink lines.

This is what consistency, teamwork, and deep care for your bodies can look like. Not perfect. Not easy. But powerful.

So loud for the ones doing everything behind the scenes — your time is coming too 🤍

04/09/2026

Two linea for two different women ✨
The resilience of my patients always puts me in awe. After the heartbreak, the “is this ever going to happen?” spirals, and the longest waiting game known to humanity here we are.
Proof that strength can look like crying one minute and peeing on another stick and getting their + the next.
Equal parts joy, disbelief, and “someone pinch me” energy 💕

It's an honor to be a part of your journey 🤗

Spring, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the season of awakening, movement, and renewal. It belongs to the Wood eleme...
03/19/2026

Spring, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the season of awakening, movement, and renewal. It belongs to the Wood element, governed by the energy of growth, vision, and forward momentum.

After the stillness of winter, the body begins to rise and expand, just like the buds on trees. This is a time when Qi moves upward and outward, and when things that have been dormant — physically and emotionally — start to surface.

The organs of spring:

Liver

Gallbladder

The Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi and emotions, while the Gallbladder supports decision-making and direction. When this system is in balance, you feel:

Motivated

Clear-headed

Creative

Able to take aligned action

When spring energy gets stuck:

Spring is also the season where imbalance can show up quickly, especially if we’re still holding onto winter stagnation.

You might notice:

Irritability or mood swings

PMS or cycle irregularities

Headaches or eye strain

Muscle tension (especially neck and shoulders)

Digestive shifts or bloating

In TCM, this is often described as Liver Qi Stagnation — when the natural rising energy of spring can’t move freely.

How to support your body in spring:

This season isn’t about forcing change — it’s about allowing movement.

Move your body daily (walking, stretching, shaking things loose)

Eat light, fresh, and green foods (think sprouts, leafy greens, herbs)

Reduce heavy, greasy foods that slow the Liver

Let emotions move instead of suppressing them

Spend time outside — wind and fresh air help circulate Qi

The emotional layer:

Spring asks for honesty and expression.
Frustration, anger, and resentment aren’t “bad” here — they’re signals that something needs to move.

When you work with the season instead of against it, spring becomes a powerful time to:

Reset your nervous system

Reconnect to your goals and vision

Create momentum that carries you into the rest of the year

This is your permission to start again — gently, but with intention 🌱

03/19/2026

Two lines. Two pink lines. And a thousand moments that led here 🤍

This wasn’t a straight path. It was loss. It was being dismissed. It was sitting in rooms where she had to fight to be heard, to be taken seriously, to trust her own body when the system made her question it.

She kept advocating. She kept listening inward. She kept showing up — even when it felt like nothing was working.

And this time… her body met her there. Naturally. Powerfully. On its own timeline.

This isn’t just a positive test.
It’s resilience. It’s reclamation. It’s proof that she was never broken — only in need of real support.

To the women rewriting their story in systems that weren’t built for them… I see you. And I can't wait to help you get your + 🤍

03/03/2026

This momma to be has officially graduated her protocol and deserves a standing ovation! She changed her habits, she listened to her body and she wasn't afraid to ask the experts the right questions. Advocating for the best treatment you can receive, while providing the best I can give will always be my place in the fertility space.

02/17/2026

Some stories carry extra layers of strength, patience, and unwavering love. 💛

Today we celebrate a beautiful positive pregnancy test for a mama who has walked the long and tender road of secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and multiple fertility treatments. Her journey has asked her to rise again and again with courage, hope, and incredible resilience.

Watching her hold onto belief while navigating the emotional and physical challenges of this path has been deeply inspiring. Moments like this remind me why I do this work, to witness hope return, to support healing, and to celebrate the victories that are fought for so bravely.

This little life is already surrounded by so much love, perseverance, and strength. We are cheering her on every step of the way as this new chapter begins. ✨

Some of the hearts and bodies I’ve had the honour of supporting this week 🤍PCOS that feels confusing and exhausting to n...
02/17/2026

Some of the hearts and bodies I’ve had the honour of supporting this week 🤍

PCOS that feels confusing and exhausting to navigate
Prostatitis that impacts comfort, confidence, and daily life

Back & neck pain that makes even simple moments feel heavy

Patients moving through the emotional and physical layers of IUI & IVF

Painful and heavy periods that have been normalized for far too long

Anxiety and depression that can feel isolating and overwhelming

If you’re living with any of these… I want you to know your experience is valid. Your symptoms are real. And you deserve to be supported, listened to, and cared for as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.

Acupuncture creates space for the body to soften, regulate, and remember how to find balance again. Healing isn’t always linear, but you don’t have to carry it alone

02/17/2026

Three Brutally Honest Things I’d Tell My Patients (If I Wasn’t Worried About Hurting your Feelings):

1. You can’t out-treat a lifestyle that’s working against you.
Acupuncture is powerful, but it’s not a magic eraser for chronic stress, five hours of sleep, living on caffeine, or never slowing down. Your body keeps score. Needles can guide and support healing, but your daily choices are what decide whether that healing sticks.

2. Stress isn’t just “in your head” but pretending it’s not affecting your body is costing you your health.
If your nervous system is constantly in survival mode, your hormones, digestion, pain levels, and immune system will all reflect that. You can’t muscle your way through burnout and expect your body to quietly cooperate forever.

3. Healing usually takes longer than you want… because your symptoms didn’t start when they first became inconvenient.
Most imbalances build quietly for months or years before they become loud enough to seek treatment. Real, lasting change means giving your body time to relearn balance, not just chasing quick symptom relief.

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