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Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith LAc Gentle and effective acupuncture treatments for the whole family. In Santa Cruz at 541 Frederick st. Insurance accepted. (831) 331-6901

Offering acupuncture, sports injury and pain management, Chi Nei Tsang, dietary consultations, and herbal prescriptions. Plenty of free, on-site parking.

08/13/2026

In Chinese medicine, Summer is divided into two seasons: Early Summer, and Late Summer. Even though we’re in late summer now, I want to tell you just a bit about Early Summer, because it is never too late to tend to the heart. ♥️ Early Summer is the season of the Heart and the Fire element. It is a time of inspiration, connection, creativity, and purpose. It is the season that invites us to listen carefully to the wisdom of the heart and to ask ourselves: What matters most? What brings me alive? What kind of life am I creating? I am a little late this year, because I’ve been tending to my own broken heart after the passing of my father, one of my dearest friends. Nourishing the heart does not mean we need to be busting at the seams with happiness, but it does mean that we need to nurture those things that soften and brighten our hearts. For me that is time with my sweet family, nature, and art. What nourishes your sweet heart? ♥️

07/26/2026

When we look within, we may see and feel things that make us uncomfortable, things we don’t like about ourselves. This discomfort is what pushes us to stay busy on the surface, entertain ourselves with people and things that prevent us from going quietly within. Because if we look within we will find darkness; fear, insecurity, loneliness, anger, pain, worry, resentment. Things we find difficult to love and accept. But if we can continue the journey inward, move past the discomfort, and look with curiosity and LOVE, we will find an inner child needing love and reassurance- If we can extend the blessing of compassion and grace upon ourselves, then we can offer that same comfort, tenderness and kindness to others. But it begins within. As we do this Great Work of loving and accepting ourselves and the world, if we can reinforce ourselves with devotion to something beautiful and bigger than ourselves, then the path will rise to meet us. 🩷 The great mystic poet Rumi understood this, “Keep walking, though there’s no place to get to.
Don’t try to see through the distances.
That’s not for human beings.
Move within, but don’t move the way fear makes you move.
Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened.
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.
Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”

Jellaludin Rumi

06/06/2026

Ancient Taoist Traditions teach that when we follow the guidelines established by the natural world, we move into greater alignment and harmony within ourselves and with the world around us. Living in harmony with life allows us to bring forth the gifts of our Soul, and to live our purpose. Spring is ruled by the Liver/Gallbladder and the Wood element. The Liver is said to house our Ethereal Soul and by caring for the Liver/Gallbladder systems we promote health, harmony and allow ourselves access to the visions of our Soul. 💚

05/23/2026

Harness the beautiful, inspiring energy of the Springtime and the Liver/Gallbladder systems, before Spring gives way to Summer. On Sunday 6/7/26 from 9:30am-11am Women’s Community Style Acupuncture and Healing Sound Bath with Spring Smith, L.Ac and Sarah Newman. $75 - Text (831) 331-6901 to reserve your spot 💚

04/30/2026

Dearest Santa Cruz, Thank you for voting Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture 🌟 Best Alternative Health Services! It means so much to me. 💙 If you’ve been meaning to schedule you may want to reach out soon - my practice is almost full - I have only a couple more spots available for new patients and am full until July. Best way to schedule is by texting (831) 331-6901

04/15/2026

🌟 Thank you, Santa Cruz for voting Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture BEST ALTERNATIVE HEALTH! 🌟 I’m truly honored and deeply grateful for the love and support. After 15 years in private practice I continue to love what I do thanks to you, and the beauty of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 🙏🏽

01/17/2026

Hi friends 🤍
I’ve been a little quiet here lately. I’ve been moving through the loss of my father, and my world has felt very small and tender.

I do want to share one thing before the weekend ends—this is the last chance to vote in the Santa Cruz Good Times Best Of. If my work has supported you or your family over the years, your vote truly means so much to me right now.

voting link is in my bio

Thank you for holding me, my family, and this practice with so much care 🤍

12/11/2025

I’ve been thinking lately about how much pressure we place on ourselves to “optimize” our health. New products, trending supplements, long protocols… it can feel like the only path to wellness is through doing, buying, and taking more.

But in Chinese medicine, and in the lived experience of thousands of years, the most profound shifts come from the basics:

✨ Eating simple, nourishing food
✨ Honoring a healthy sleep rhythm
✨ Getting outside into the light and fresh air
✨ Moving your body in ways that feel good
✨ Making space for rest and connection

These are small acts, repeated with love, that build real resilience and lead to a healthy and happy life! 🌞

Acupuncture has always existed to support this: to harmonize the systems, calm the mind, ease stress, guide the body back into balance, and make the natural, daily rhythms more accessible.

You don’t need 21 different trending supplements or the newest superfood.
You need simplicity and steadiness.
And you deserve a life that feels good in the most basic and most human ways.

💛 I am honored to walk this path of building balance and harmony with you!

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+18313316901

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http://santacruzfamilyacupuncture.com/

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