January 22, 2023 marks the start of the Lunar Year of the Yin Water Rabbit  one of 12 signs of Chinese Zodiac .  In this post we take a...

After 15 years at Sarana, Tatyana is moving on from her duties as practitioner, co-manager, and Board member. Tatyana’s last regular...

We are grateful to our friends at Oakland Acupuncture Project for the inspiration and some of the text included in this post. As...

The New Moon of February 1, 2022 marks the start of the Lunar Year of the Yang Water Tiger  one of 12 signs of Chinese Zodiac .  In this...

This month marks the one-year anniversary of our reopening post-COVID. Reopening Sarana was the culmination of four months of planning...

As COVID vaccinations continue to roll out, people have been asking us for recommendations. Although our scope of practice prevents...

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...

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...

By Pamela Chang, 9/9/2020 Yesterday the sun rose, a coppery disk that tracked its way across a grey haze. Today, I assume the sun rose...

A recent new study examined the efficacy of different types of masks, from N95s to surgical masks to bandanas and neck gaiters. Though...

The night before I left Massachusetts, it stormed: crashing thunder, brilliant lightning, wind, and eventually, rain. I lay beside an...

I have arrived in New York, Rockland County, some 20 miles north of Manhattan. Here, I am helping my friend, B, pack away the effects of...

Great NEWS!Sarana Community Acupuncture will reopen its doors on Wednesday, August 5th! Our online appointment schedule is open for...

I have arrived in New York, Rockland County, some 20 miles north of Manhattan. Here are the highlights of the road trip. First, there is...

This is inspired by Giants’ outfielder Jaylin Davis’ decision to blog about racism in major league baseball because, as quoted by the San...

Virtual Mat Pilates classes with Efrat Simhi Aloni (Effie)! Build strength & improve alignment while supporting Sarana! From our...

I’ve been arguing with a friend who advocates re-opening the country, “thinning the herd”, saving the economy. I get that my friend is...

Now that it’s officially winter and the hectic pace of the holidays is winding down, it’s a good time to slow down, regroup and turn our...

What is Liberation Acupuncture? Liberation Acupuncture is a philosophical approach to acupuncture that affirms that individual health...

January 28, 2017 is the start of the Lunar New Year of the Fire  Rooster  (or chicken), the only bird included in the 12 signs of Chinese...