"Beautiful defense" (cropped) by Rikard Elofsson, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Why Acupuncture Is a Form of Self Defense
When people think of self defense, visions of flying crouching tigers and hidden dragons, dancing from bamboo stem to bamboo stem, wielding deadly weapons to whoosh enemies out of existence, often comes to mind. However, self defense encompasses many aspects, not just in the physicality a la Karate Kid, or what’s mirrored in movies. As […]
"Kristin Hersh at Roskilde Festival (1998)" by Hunter Desportes, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Rocker Kristin Hersh Overcomes Bipolar Disorder Through Acupuncture
Who doesn’t love the indie rock band, Throwing Muses? I, myself, particularly loved the song, “Not Too Soon” from the album, The Real Ramona. The emergence of Riot Grrrl, a movement that started in the early to mid-1990’s, and celebrated women coming into their awareness, strength, and love of music in the underground scene, intersected […]
"A silent plea" by Kiran Foster, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Creating A Healing Partnership With Restore NYC: Empowering Survivors of Sex Trafficking
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/21492311] Just recently, I had the honor to treat my first patient who came to me from Restore NYC. From the organization’s website, “Restore NYC is a non-profit organization that restores freedom, safety and hope to foreign-born survivors of sex trafficking by providing long-term, holistic aftercare services. We partner with local and federal officials […]
"Ici" by Neil Conway, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Happy Summer!
Happy summer, everyone! Wow, it’s been a month since I’d last posted. Life has been moving at lightning speed as of late. Especially with the recent family reunion/cousin’s wedding. I am a mezcla/mixed blood/mestiza, but grew up understanding predominantly Filipino traditions. Why I mention this is because a family reunion in the East Coast, […]
"stories by miranda july" by anna gutermuth, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Where Do You Belong?
We all want to belong. To be part of something, involve ourselves in community in some capacity. It’s in our nature. Even some of us John Wayne tough, loner types need to roll out the guns and interact with a “patna” once and a while. On a related note, I have thoroughly enjoyed Noomi Rapace’s […]
My view of Central Park's Bethesda Fountain from a stone bench, snapped with my handy Blackberry.
Joy Is Central Park
Today was 70 degrees in New York City. For those of us who enjoy the warmer weather, this was a day to finally look forward to! I took the time today to stroll around. Being a gal who is very much the metal element in Chinese Medicine, most often epitomized by a very organized disposition, […]
The serenity of my office space in the Flatiron district, NYC.
Language Not A Barrier In Getting Your Qi On
Special Pre-Actual Blog Note: Come join me tomorrow, 11am-3pm, at Bronx Community College’s Health Fair, where I will be performing auricular NADA protocol on behalf of St. Ann’s Center for Harm Reduction (SACHR) (check out my previous post on my current work at SACHR.) Is healing futile in an environment where practitioner and patient do […]
"Breast cancer reflection" by williami5, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Acupuncture For Breast Cancer Talk A Success!
First off, I apologize for my delay in new post timeliness! Between an interesting week at work, spending time with my new nephew, doctor’s appointments, and preparing for out of town company this weekend, what’s a girl to do? And did I mention that I gave a talk at Columbia University Medical on Friday, April […]
"Pink In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month", by Audrey, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
How Acupuncture Helps Breast Cancer Survivors
Come to my upcoming talk this this Friday, April 8, 2011, at Columbia University Medical, that will explore how acupuncture helps breast cancer survivors! You may recall a similar post to the one below. That’s because the talk was originally slated in February, and I’d created a post for it. Here’s the updated version. How […]
Welcome to the Alcantara Acupuncture & Healing Arts! Here you will find the most recent updates on my adventures as an urban Licensed Acupuncturist Reiki Master/Teacher, and Medicine Woman in New York City, as well as wellness tips to soothe the soul, live more vibrantly, and cultivate wholeness and balance. Enjoy the blog, and please say hello!
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