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Just a quick email today - I wanted to share a few upcoming events with you!
I'll be providing free ear seeds next week in Ankeny, teaching two online classes in the next few weeks, and, of course, the Fall Fiction Book Trade is next weekend! Keep reading for more details on all the events. I've also included a few schedule updates towards the end of the email!
Many, many people are experiencing so much stress right now - from caring for family members to national politics, natural disasters to world events, there is plenty to worry about. Please don't forget to care for yourself and your heart. Whether that looks like taking time for yourself, joining a class or a group that brings you joy, getting some extra sleep, going for a walk, or even getting some acupuncture, your well-being absolutely matters, too!
Lately, I've found myself putting off a lot of things I used to do to care for myself, and my body definitely let me know I haven't been keeping up. So, I am trying to focus more on being more proactive (instead of reactive!) in taking care of myself going forward. Some things are small (like trying to journal a bit each day), and some are larger (like being more intentional about my time and energy!). I'm also working on making some things more automatic, like booking my next bodywork appointment before I leave the current one - otherwise, I forget to schedule until my body is falling apart! What is one thing you can do for yourself in the next week? What is one thing you can set on autopilot? Hit reply and let me know!
Take care,
Kate Thomas, LAc
P.S. If you've been to the clinic recently, I'd really appreciate it if you took a few minutes to leave a Google review! Google reviews make a huge difference for small businesses - it helps businesses show up when someone searches. If you've already left a review, thank you so much!
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โEar Seeds at Cultivate Physical Therapy
Tuesday, October 15 - 6-8 pm - free!
1210 NW 18th St. Suite 110 Ankeny, IA 50023
Sarah, owner of Cultivate Physical Therapy, is hosting a wellness event on Tuesday, October 15th from 6-8 pm. I'll be there providing free ear seeds (which often become mini-consultations! ๐). Herbalist Mo and Fair Family Chiropractic will also be there! No sign-ups needed - just stop by and say hi!
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Fall Fiction Book Trade
Sunday, October 20 - 1-3 pm - Free!
Held at Fireweed Acupuncture (3520 Beaver Ave, Suite C)
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Only about a week left to sign up! Trade your gently used fiction books for new-to-you books! Bring 10 or fewer fiction books (any genre is great!) to trade for books others have brought. Each book you bring is worth one ticket, and most books are worth one ticket in exchange (some books are a 2 books-for-1 ticket special!). The more books, the better the trade, so bring a friend! Click here for more info and to RSVP!โ
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Intro to Chinese Medicine
Tuesday, October 22nd - 10:30-11:30 am - $20
โOnline! - click here to sign up!
Join me for a 1-hour online class to learn more about Chinese and East Asian medicine, including basic theory, different kinds of treatments you can receive, and more about the training of Licensed Acupuncturists! If you join live, there will be time for Q&A at the end of the class. If you can't make it live, no problem - you'll have access to the recording for a month after the class. (Sign up here!)
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Fall & Winter Wellness
Tuesday, November 12th - 10-11:30 am - $35
โOnline! - click here to sign up!
$5 off with code WINTER - expires Oct 30!
This 90-minute class will teach you how Chinese medicine views the Fall & Winter seasons and techniques to live more in tune with the season. Fall & Winter are often difficult seasons for people - there's less light, colder temps, frequent colds & flus, busy schedules, high stress, and more! Join us in this class to learn ways to help manage the challenges of these seasons, including acupressure, gua sha, moxa, food therapy, and more! Attend live or watch the recording - it will be available until December 12th! Class size is limited to 15 people, so don't wait to sign up - click here!โ
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Schedule ahead: Everyone's biweekly appointments have started to fall in the same week - so if you're an every-other-week (or every-so-often!) person, I recommend booking out a few appointments! My schedule allows booking out 60 days in advance. Click here to book an appointment. As a reminder, my clinic hours have changed to:
- Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 - 6 pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am - 6 pm
- New Patient Appointments: You can visit the booking page to see my availability for new patients in October. I also have 4:15-5:45 pm available for new patient appointments on a few Tuesdays and Wednesdays - that time won't show up in the booking software, so just email me if this is a time you'd like to book!
- HSA/FSA cards: As we approach the end of the year, remember you can use your FSA/HSA card to pay for acupuncture appointments, including packages of appointments! You can view the available appointment packages on the booking page, or just let me know next time you're in the clinic, and I will set things up for you. (Packages offer approximately a 10% discount on appointments.)
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Don't hesitate to email me back if you have any questions! Stay tuned for more Metal season info in the next newsletter.
Take good care,
Kate
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