Happy Birthday to Sarana — gratitudes, 2021
Sarana becomes a teenager this month. In 2008, I was a newly-minted acupuncturist. I had no interest in becoming a business owner, but I had heard about Community Acupuncture. This Continue Reading →
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COVID Vaccines
As COVID vaccinations continue to roll out, people have been asking us for recommendations. Although our scope of practice prevents California acupuncturists from advising individuals about their decision to receive the vaccine, Continue Reading →
Happy Lunar New Year of the Yin Metal Ox!
February 12, 2021 was the start of the Lunar Year of the Yin Metal (white) Ox one of 12 signs of Chinese Zodiac. The late Taoist scholar Liu Ming described these Continue Reading →
Holiday self-care
This time of the year can be difficult for many of us in the best of times, and this year we may feel especially challenged. We may notice the feelings Continue Reading →
Not ALL masks are made equal
A recent new study examined the efficacy of different types of masks, from N95s to surgical masks to bandanas and neck gaiters. Though this study was primarily designed to verify Continue Reading →
Sheltering-in-Place Week 22 – Quarantining back in California
The night before I left Massachusetts, it stormed: crashing thunder, brilliant lightning, wind, and eventually, rain. I lay beside an open window, feeling the breeze on my face, counting seconds Continue Reading →
Sarana Re-opening on August 5th!
Great NEWS! Sarana Community Acupuncture will reopen its doors on Wednesday, August 5th! Our online appointment schedule is open for booking! Please take the time to read ALL of this important Continue Reading →
Community Pilates Fundraiser – Hourglass Movement (with Efrat Simhi Aloni)
Virtual Mat Pilates classes with Efrat Simhi Aloni (Effie)! Build strength & improve alignment while supporting Sarana! From our wonderful volunteer Efrat (Effie): “I am extending the offer of donating Continue Reading →
Reopening preparations Part 3 — Screening procedures
As we move closer to Sarana’s re-opening, we have been sharing our new safety policies on this blog. We posted about the importance of face masks and about physical distancing Continue Reading →
Reopening preparations Part 2 — physical distancing & shared surfaces
As we make further preparations to reopen Sarana in its new incarnation, we are sharing some of the new policies and safety procedures you can expect when you return for Continue Reading →