We’re moving! As of November 1, all in-person treatments will take place at 31 Harvard St. in Worcester. Please read this newsletter for a full update, including pricing changes.
Please note, as of November 1, the office is moving to 31 Harvard St., Suite 3, Worcester MA 01609. There will be several changes during this time and this website may not be up-to-date. We will be updating the website as soon as possible. Please contact us for the most current information. The online scheduler is current.
Our mission is to make acupuncture affordable so that more people can experience its many health benefits.
At Down to Earth Acupuncture we treat a wide variety of conditions and a diverse group of patients. We welcome people of all races, national origins, ages, religions, abilities or disabilities, shapes and sizes, incomes, marital statuses, sexual orientations, sexes, and gender identities.
We’re moving! As of November 1, all in-person treatments will take place at 31 Harvard St. in Worcester. Please read this newsletter for a full update, including pricing changes.
Thanks to everyone who took my survey about group hypnosis classes. I received a lot of helpful feedback, and I am very excited by the enthusiastic response!
There were some great questions that came up, and I thought I would share the answers here for anyone else who had similar questions. Hopefully this will clear up any questions, and if not, please let me know!
Will the sessions be in-person or online?
For the foreseeable future, all of my group hypnosis sessions will be done online. To participate, you will need reliable internet access, a camera on your device (so that I can check in on how everyone is doing), and a comfortable, quiet place to rest.
This also means that you won’t have to worry about parking or rush-hour traffic! 🙂
If you are interested in one-on-one hypnosis sessions, those will be offered both in-person and online.
Can we work on eating disorders or childhood trauma?
Hypnosis can absolutely work on both things. Private sessions would probably be more appropriate than group settings for these issues. Also, it is important to note that I am not a licensed mental health professional. I highly encourage anyone dealing with these issues to work with a therapist as well. And if there is anything that could potentially be triggered during a hypnosis session, I would likely want to touch base with your therapist before starting sessions.
Can we work on sugar cravings?
Yes! This is something I am really looking forward to helping people with. Sugar cravings will be addressed in the weight-loss sessions, but they can also be a topic of their own, regardless of if you want to lose weight.
A note about weight-loss hypnosis.
Weight-loss hypnosis was by far the topic that received the most interest in my survey.
I truly believe in health at any size, and I reject the notion that there is one specific ideal body type that we should all strive for. At the same time, I respect my patients’ individual goals, and I know that there are many positive aspects that can come along with a weight-loss journey, such as healthier food choices and adding in more movement.
Please know that my weight-loss groups will be completely non-judgmental and positively focused. I plan to keep these groups small, so that individual goals can be addressed, and so that we can all support one another.
Smoking cessation.
It was surprising to me that not a single person mentioned quitting smoking as a goal in the survey. This is an issue that can respond very well to hypnosis, as long as the person is really ready to quit. If you have a smoker in your life who is ready to quit smoking, please let them know about this resource. I also plan to offer some free smoking cessation groups in November, as part of the Great American Smokeout.
If you didn’t get a chance to take the survey, which is now closed, please feel free to contact me directly with questions and comments.
I will be done with my hypnosis course at the end of May, and hopefully certified soon after that. Please stay tuned for announcements of upcoming sessions!
Many of you know that I have been an Essential Somatics Movement Teacher in Training (ESMTT) since September. I admit that even the name is a mouthful, and I know that most people don’t have prior familiarity with Somatic movement.
So, why should you be interested in Somatic movement?
You should try Somatics classes if you want:
– A reduction in pain and chronic muscle tension
– Improved range of motion and more ease in your daily activities
– Better balance and coordination
– A relaxing, meditative experience rooted in mindful movement
– A system that allows YOU to be the expert on your own body and be in control of your health
– The ability to improve function as you age
Somatic movements are very gentle and can be modified for *anyone.*
Sign up here: https://downtoearthacupuncture.as.me/
By Appointment Only.
Hours subject to change.