08/23/2026
Dearest Friends, Patients and Clients,
Today we had a kids’ belt promotion at Brazilian Top Team OC. Tommy started training at age 4.
He was disappointed that he did not earn a belt this time around. He receive a very hard-earned stripe, but he compared himself to his contemporaries who earned their yellow/white belt. Being a grey/black belt is a HUGE accomplishment for an 8 year old, and he should be very proud of that fact.
We had a conversation after the ceremony and I explained to him that he trains once a week because I know that he values sleep on Saturday mornings, informing him that he can earn another stripe at the next belt promotion in 6 months or he may actually belt up, but that would mean putting in more time. (He also plays basketball.)
I will not push my son, my third child, into doing something that will feel too much of a sacrifice. His sisters are natural competitors. Today, the “water in his eyes” said everything: BJJ means something to him now. I know what he felt because I was on the mat with him taking care of the other students and I felt his pain as his mom and his coach the moment he was earning his stripe.
Having said all that, Thomas has made a decision to wake up early on Saturdays, so that we can do that second day a week at 9 am.
This same conception goes towards healing:
I’ve helped many people heal since 1999. Some heal faster than others. Most people want the glory of healing completely, but do not want to come in as often as the people who did what they had to do to live pain-free, anxiety free and super healthy.
My office hours are here: http://elementsinharmonyacupuncture.com/hours
I will make myself available to you 7 days a week. I work am, lunch, pm, depending on the day. If I cannot be here for you, my healers will.
You’ll see that my schedule is wide open.
I will help you HEAL. If you want to heal FAST, then come in as often as possible, and you WILL see the results.
With love,
Anna
(Dr. Dolopo & EIH Healing Team offering Qi Gong at the beach, electro-stimulation, cosmetic acupuncture, fire cupping, moxibustion, hot stone massage, neuromuscular sports therapy, massage therapy, and more!)
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