One of our patients, Audra Koklys Plummer, has passed on a recommendation for her nanny who is available for hire. She writes: “Our amazing nanny, Marzeneb Kidane, is looking for work beginning late June. Marzeneb has 20 years of childcare experience and cared for our son and daughter since they were 6 months old. We…
All of us at Acorn Wellness Center are pleased to announce that in April we will be joined by Nubian Flunder, L.Ac., an acupuncturist who specializes in women’s health, prenatal care, pain management and skin disorders. In addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine she has a background in balanced nutrition, western herbal medicine, martial arts, and…
Two new books about processed foods can give us insight into what goes into the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of “foods” most of us eat. The products described are so ubiquitous, unless you only eat meals cooked from whole food ingredients, you are consuming them. Pandora’s Lunchbox is written by Melanie Warner, who spent…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 30 years, I’m sure you’ve noticed that the practice of yoga has swept the country. You might even have been attending yoga classes yourself during that time. But have you ever experienced therapeutic yoga? What we normally picture as “yoga” is 20 to 30 students,…
One of our patients, Xandréa Sanford-Treistman, is offering a new group just for moms. She is the mother of a 20-month old, an MFTi, and the owner of Alternative Delectable Delights – Creating delights FREE of Gluten and Refined Sugars. Starting April 6th, she’s beginning a Mama Drama group on Tuesday afternoons (1pm – 2:30pm)…
We are pleased to be selling hand-made Hot Packs that are locally produced by one of our patients, Elysse Paige-Moore. I recommend that people apply heat to any areas of muscle tension, such as sore backs, stiff necks, and achy shoulders. They are also very helpful for menstrual cramps. These packs work well because they…
Acorn Wellness Center is excited to announce the return of an incredible class. The last event produced a work of original art that hangs in our waiting room. Please tell us what you think of it next time you’re in. In this weekend introduction to your inner artist you will have the opportunity to creatively…
Starting in March, Anne will be teaching small-sized yoga classes (up to 4 students) on Monday and Thursday nights from 6:30-7:45 pm through April 11th. These therapeutic classes are perfect for patients/clients of Acorn Wellness Center and in them you will: · Learn easy techniques to relax, be mindful, & soothe yourself · Feel…
Acorn Wellness Center has so many new services to share that we’re offering free 15-min sampler sessions to get the word out. Would you like to try a Private Yoga lesson with Anne, Breema® with Tsadae, Sound Healing or an Integration with Whitney, or all of them? Feel free to invite your friends; but hurry,…
Acorn Wellness Center is proud to be offering yoga. Anne McDonough is a highly trained teacher who specializes in working with people who have mobility issues or health challenges. She is also expert at prenatal yoga and therefore makes the perfect instructor for our office. Anne is available Mondays for Private Lessons (regularly $80, 25%…