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04/20/2026

This week's tarot is a gentle reminder that your are supported. The have the grounding and security in place to now ask more sensitive questions.

Maybe you didn't feel safe previously, and that kept you resistant to fully being your authentic self, but you are in a safe space, and now it's the time.

Old wounds and fears need to be examined, understood, and released. Perhaps there are aspects of our personalities that we have been hiding, for fear of ridicule or being bothered. The more you accept yourself, the more you will find people and communities that will welcome you with acceptance.

Facing these facets of self with deep love and appreciation also helps to foster a deeper bond between the mind and body. Allowing your Shen/ Spirit more safety and love internally creates a higher frequency within and deeper connection to true authenticity.

If this resonates with you, feel free to join me at the link in my bio. ✨

Be Blessed and Stay Abundant

04/08/2026

I'm so grateful to be back in the clinic again next term seeing patients, gaining wisdom, and honing my craft.

It was such a blessing to work at the CWHC this term and have the opportunity to engage with so many beautiful humans! The past four months have helped me to sharpen my awareness of the differences between the body and mind of each individual, listening to both and working together to promote healing.

I've also been honored to explore how Acupuncture can be utilized to process transitions and grief, allowing safe space for clients to release their emotions or gain deeper understanding of experiences they've been through.

In the upcoming term, I'll be digging even deeper into the integrative health model with my clients to explore how Acupuncture and all the TCM modalities can bring more mind/body/spirit balance.

If this resonates with you, feel free to join me through the QR code above or the link in my bio.

Be well and stay abundant 🙏🏾💕

04/06/2026

Hey Friends,

I just wanted to share a quick message for the week of April 5th-11th. This definitely felt to me like a 'Stand up and stay humble' sort of message.

If you've been sharing your criticisms of others more freely, or have felt others have been critical of you, there may have been a moment where you were checked, or had to check someone on the harshness of their observations.
Criticism without love is not for the sake of the other, nor does it foster trust and connection through awareness and safe space for self-discovery.
If you are the one sharing opinions, you may have needed to look inward at aspects you struggle to tolerate in yourself for the key.

Compassion will lead you back to connecting, but you have to also be willing to give compassion to yourself. We're all human and imperfect. Reaching out, and sharing your new find awareness with others may be the olive branch you need.

This could also lead you to seeing more clearly areas in your life that have been blocked, either by complacency or external forces. Take the actions you can now to prepare for your opening later. Keeping the creative fire alive will also keep you focused on moving forward.

Taking any steps, even small ones, will help you move closer to the wish fulfillment you desire.

Have a great week,
Stay blessed and be abundant

03/30/2026

Hey Lovelies,

I just wanted to share a guided message for this week, and I hope it's helpful for you.

You may have just won a hard-earned victory in some part of your life. If so, congratulations! I know you put a lot of effort in to earn it.

With that said, you may be connecting with your personal power more now and realizing just how strong your can be.
Remember that strength is a privilege, and the best way to honor it is by using it with integrity.

This will be important over the next days and weeks as we transition into spring and you start new ventures or launch new ideas and businesses.
If you feel blocked in your endeavors, reach out to others for advice or explore your creative side for inspiration.

If you find yourself becoming jealous of those around you for gaining success in a more timely manner, remember that jealousy is hunger for fulfillment. Ask what areas or your life are desiring fulfillment? Meeting those needs now may help progress your success in the future.

As always, be blessed and stay abundant
-K

03/23/2026

Hey Lovelies,

This week seems like it may have some fun and exciting new experiences in store for us.

If you've had some recent success or have finally come to the end of a journey, reached some long fought for goal, congratulations! Others may be celebrating this win with you. If you want to show gratitude for what you've achieved by paying this energy forward, please do, but make sure not to force those around you. Celebrating the same success is not the same as leading the same life.

Now is the time to go out and explore. Find out what new adventures await you. See what lessons can be learned from appreciating the uniqueness of others and the world around you.

How do these lessons and experiences help you get closer to actualizing your truest self? What depths are your dreams and intuition inviting you to consider? This may be a time where each new experience is a download of information that may alter your perception in a fundamental way.

Meditation and being in nature are beautiful practices for staying grounded while incorporating all the newness you experience.

Stay well and be abundant

03/16/2026

Tarot for the week of March 16th:

We know that there is turmoil and pain in the world right now, but maybe over the past few days, you've seen things that have reminded you there is always hope.

Here are a few guided messages for the week. They ask you to consider:

- What practical skills or knowledge do I have that might benefit my community?
- Where would I like to focus my energy in that sharing or exchange? Is my intuition naturally guiding more towards one area than another? Am I listening?
- Am I ready for the changes this choice might bring to me and my life? What can I do to be better prepared mentally and emotionally?

I hope these words can be a guide or resonate with what you already may be considering. Regardless, please start well and be abundant.

03/02/2026

Hey Lovelies,

This week's reading seemed a bit more intense, so I thought it might be helpful to discuss with you. We have Temperance, Pan, and the Strength card, with the Eight of Flames at the bottom of the deck.

Summary:

- We are no longer participating in burnout culture. You cannot assist others if you're not caring for yourself!

- We are evolving right now, shaping ourselves into something new by alchemizing all our previously gained knowledge and experiences into what is becoming. That takes skill, time, and energy. Use yours wisely.

- If there are men in your life who are struggling with change but desire it, don't worry. They will get there, and it is not your responsibility to guide them along their way.

- Have the strength to focus on self, and your creative pursuits. This is when you shine most brightly and are seen most clearly by others.

Be well, and stay abundant
K

02/23/2026

Lately I've been thinking about how insight lands differently when the body feels steady.

While Acupuncture is wonderful for physical and mental regulation, there are moments when it's helpful to have tools more focused on guidance to reveal deeper insights. For me, tarot has always been one of them.

In my practice, tarot isn't about predicting fixed futures. It's a reflective conversation. A way to slow down and notice patterns that may already be present.

Acupuncture supports regulation through the body. Tarot supports clarity through contemplation. Sometimes one is enough, sometimes they work beautifully in unison. Regardless, both are elegant tools for preventative care and self-regulation.

If you ever feel drawn to explore these themes more personally and it feels aligned, I offer one-on-one tarot sessions. No pressure, just space. You're welcome to reach out.

As always,
Be blessed and stay abundant

02/09/2026

Sometimes, I've had clients or friends ask what heat does for the body or why we focus on it more in TCM than we do on other healing options like cold baths. In Chinese medicine, cold is the antithesis to healing because it puts the body's fluids into a slowed or stagnant position.

If the body's fluids (most importantly, blood) are unable to move properly, then they are unable to reach the areas that are most in crisis.

Part of my work is to help the body warm, soften, and move in the order it's ready for. This often means using heat to create a sense of safety and circulation, hands-on bodywork to listen and respond to what the tissues are doing, and careful pacing that respects the body's natural rhythms.

Rather than pushing through pain or forcing change, I support the conditions that allow healing to unfold on its own timeline.

I hope this helps.

Be well, and stay abundant.

01/26/2026

One of the things I've been meditating on over the past year is what kind of practitioner I want to be. How am I going to show up for my clients? What do I want to represent for them and how can I make that mission clear.

At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to nurture and support all humans through each stage of life. But I felt the principles underlying that statement were worth taking the time to clarify.

- Creating a sense of safety: while the outside work may feel overwhelming, I can practice cultivation of compassionate, non-judgemental space, where clients can feel comfortable and open to discuss their issues.

- Offering recognition: My work is to provide gentle, balanced healthcare to all persons: trans, q***r, cis, and a-gendered. I will continue learning as a practitioner so you can continue feeling heard and seen.

- Supporting bodily autonomy: I want my clients to feel empowered in their own bodies and to feel they can advocate for themselves, whether in my office, or out in the world.

- Healthcare collaboration: There are 168 hours in a week. I only get to see you for 1 hour, possibly 2. Your health is a collaborative effort, with multiple people involved, including you! I'm here to do what I can as an assistant in your preventative care. Know that we are meeting in the middle.

I hope this helps.
Be well and stay abundant

01/19/2026

I'm so grateful to be back in the clinic again, both on and off campus.

I'm returning with clearer boundaries and deeper intention.
This space is now dedicated to my work in Traditional Chinese Medicine, plant-based body care, and integrative spiritual practice.

I believe care should feel steady, informed, and human. I believe healing happens best when people feel safe in their bodies and respected in their identities. And I believe consistent support often does more than quick fixes.

Over the coming months, I'll be sharing education, insights, and ways to work with both in clinic and virtually. No pressure. No urgency. Just an open door.

If you've been here before, welcome back.
If you're new, I'm glad you found your way here.

-abndnce

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