Gathering The Energies Of Fall Series: Part II: The Mind
With last week’s Harvest Full Moon, Venus/Saturn/Node conjunction, and the more recent activities of Pluto (which brings to light all of that which is broken) and the Fall Equinox, many of us have had a lot of cosmic action going on, especially involving addressing and releasing things that no longer serve us. It has been a […]
"Frustration" by Caitlin Regan, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
3 Big Ways We Sabotage Ourselves And Resist Our Own Power
“We speak to you today of personal power because that is the way to navigate this difficult period. Do not feel you are a victim of all the energetic change occurring. Oh no. Remember you chose this and we say this to you with affection for we understand how difficult it can be to remember […]
"Feet on the ground" by Felipe Gabaldon, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
3 Things You Can Do To Ground Yourself On Earth Day
This Earth Day, we’re reminded of how everything is interconnected. When we don’t take care of the earth, climates change and impact our ecosystem, our food sources are altered (that is, if Monsanto hasn’t taken care of that already!), and our health suffers. It is important to tend to Mother Earth and treat her with respect. […]
Screenshot of my MindBodyGreen article.
My Article “My Experience Using Acupuncture To Treat Addiction” Published In MindBodyGreen!
Hello Delicious Ones! Just a quick note before my weekly post early next week that MindBodyGreen just published my first article with them, “My Experience Using Acupuncture To Treat Addiction”! It went live this morning. Please check it out , and leave a comment to let me know what you think! I love MindBodyGreen’s self […]
Welcome, Spring Equinox! Releasing Fear in Big Ways
“Don’t give in to your fears. If you do, you won’t be able to talk to your heart.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist In the past two weeks alone, I’ve encountered many of my patients telling me of their stories centered around fear, release, and the obstacles that prevent them from liberating themselves from these fears. Mind […]
Featured On Rappler!: “Margarita Alcantara: From Bamboo Girl to healer”
Last month, I was featured on Rappler, a social news network based in the Philippines, where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. The article Rina Angela Corpus wrote about me was entitled, “Margarita Alcantara: From Bamboo Girl to healer”. I think she did a great job! You may remember Rina’s name […]
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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