Mother Mugwort 🍃Mugwort known as Ai Ye in Chinese herbal medicine. A healing herb used in chinese medicinal herbal formulas or in Moxibustion. Moxibustion is one of the oldest healing techniques dating back thousands of years! and commonly used in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. It can be done in many different forms. I personally do a lot of needle moxa in my practice as shown in the pic above for a wide variety of health conditions ......................................................................💚To learn more about Mugwort and it's healing benefits check out my post on Shine Soul Bright ✨Mother Mugwort: The Healing Power of Mugwort. (LINK IN BIO) 👆 📷@cleanprogram

Magnificent Matcha 💚 I love matcha! It's green tea stepped up to the next level, and my favorite morning beverage. I love it's smooth grounding energy, delicious taste, plus it's loaded with antioxidants and loads of health benefits! . . 💚To learn more about matcha, the health benefits, what to look for when choosing moxa, how to prepare it, recipes and more; check out my new post on Shine Soul Bright: Magnificent Matcha (LINK IN BIO👆)

LOVE 😊 #acupuncturenyc #sohoacupuncture #healing#acupunctureglow #acupuncture #acupunctureworks 📷@laurencurtain

It felt really good to get glammed up for a wedding last night and not smell like moxa and chinese herbs/oils. A rare occassion!

Happy Summer Solstice! ❤ 🌞In Chinese Medicine we're now in the season of the fire element 🔥Fire is about love, joy, connection and fun! 🌞To learn more about the fire element and how to balance your fire this season read my post on Shine Soul Bright. Fire and Joy: Learning to Embrace Summer Fully (LINK IN BIO 👆) #acupuncture #acupuncturenyc #Soho #sohoacupuncture #Fire #fiveelements #healing #healthandwellness #summerfun

Excited to add a Jade Roller to my magic toolbox 💫😊 This roller is a great addition to my facial rejevenation acupuncture sessions. It helps to increase circulation to the face and reduce facial puffiness. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is more than just a cosmetic treatment; it is designed to increase your overall vitality by balancing your energy at a deep level and making your whole body look and feel younger ☺ This is not a new fad, cosmetic acupuncture was recorded as early as 475BC! To learn more about Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture read my blog post on Shine Soul Bright: Facial Rejuvenation: Shine from the inside out. (LINK IN BIO👆) 📷@thechalkboardmag

Brooklyn office Fridays 🌞 The pillows in this picture are super comfortable, and used for my pregnant patients for maximum comfort. And also for my patients that just want to feel like they're napping in a lazyboy during the treatment. 😊 #acupuncture #sohoacupuncture #brooklynacupuncture #acupunctureworks #jenbeckeracupuncture #healing #healthwellness #slowliving #traditionalchinesemedicine #shinesoulbright

Happy Friday! My Weekend plans look alot like this 🛀🌸❤ after a full week of treating all my beautiful patients it's time for self care 😊Have a fun and restful weekend! ✌ 📷@thoughtfullymagazine #selfcare #healingbath #cleanse #reset #energyclearing #selflove #wellnessblogger #acupuncturenyc #acupuncture #sohonyc

Today is National meditation day! ✌🙏 A regular meditation practice has real life changing benefits that are now proven by scientific research. Meditating improves stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction, digestive issues and much more ❤ To learn more about what meditation really is, the benefits, and what's really happening when you drift into that dreamlike state during acupuncture 😊 Head on over to Shine Soul Bright and Read my post: Mind Your own Business: Meditation and Mindfullness for the Everyday (LINK IN BIO) 👆 #meditation #acupuncture #sohoacupuncture #acupuncturenyc #shinesoulbright #lifestyleblog #wellness #shine #mindfullness #slowliving

Spring has sprung!🌷It finally feels like spring here in NYC! 🌷We're deep into the season already but In the past few weeks I've been treating more and more spring related health issues: allergies, insomnia, depression, irritability, lack of clarity, PMS, headaches... 🌞 In chinese medicine spring relates to the liver and element of wood. If you're feeling any of the above symptoms or just "off" or in a "funk" this season, your liver may need some love & re-balancing. 🌷To learn more about how to connect with the season and some simple ways to treat your spring related symptoms. Check out my new blog post: Spring has sprung: Finding balance and connecting to the seasons. LINK IN BIO 👆 #shinesoulbright #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #jenbeckeracupuncture #sohoacupuncture #spring #woodelement #health #holistichealth #healing #slowliving #energymedicine #qi #naturalhealth