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Onyx Acupuncture & Integrative Health is a premier clinic located in NW Denver, CO specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, cupping, cosmetic acupuncture and functional medicine.

10/16/2026

Maybe the village we talk about building starts with being honest about when we’re struggling 🤍

Yesterday, I was reminded that people want to show up for each other. Sometimes we just have to let them.

A little more asking. A little more showing up. A little more taking care of each other.

That feels like health to me, too.

08/19/2026

There is something profound about standing at the threshold of becoming a mother while grieving the mother who will not be there to see it.

I am about to give birth to my daughter.

And as I get closer, I find myself thinking about this photo more and more. Me, moments old, being held by my mom in a hospital room. Completely unaware of the life ahead of me. Completely unaware that one day I would look at this photograph while carrying a daughter of my own.

This is matrescence.

It is not simply becoming a mother. It is an entire reorganization of the self. An identity being born alongside a baby. And sometimes, that rebirth asks us to grieve who we were, who we thought we would be, and the people we desperately wish could walk beside us into this new version of ourselves.

I have felt so much joy preparing to meet my daughter. And alongside that joy has been grief.

Grief that my mom won’t be in the room.
Grief that she won’t hold my daughter.
Grief that I can’t call her and ask what labor was like, what she remembers, or what it felt like to become a mother for the first time.
Grief that my daughter will know her through photographs, stories, and the pieces of her that I carry forward.

But perhaps that is part of the sacredness of this threshold.

My mother is not here to mother me through becoming a mother.

So I am learning to mother myself.

To listen inward.
To slow down.
To trust my body.
To make space for every emotion without needing to make one cancel out another.
To let myself be held by the women who are here.
And to remember that the love between a mother and daughter does not end when one of them is gone.

It changes shape.

As I prepare to bring my daughter into the world, I feel my mother beside me in ways I cannot always explain.

I see her hands.
I feel her love.
I carry her history.
And soon, I will hold my daughter the way she once held me.

Two mothers.
Three generations.
One continuous thread of love.

Entering motherhood without my mom is one of the deepest griefs I have ever known.

But becoming a mother myself is also one of the greatest gifts.

And somewhere in between the grief and the joy, I am becoming.

🤍

08/05/2026

The words we repeat become the stories we tell ourselves. As I step into motherhood, these are a few phrases I’m choosing to leave behind.

Not because they’re “wrong,” and definitely not because I think motherhood won’t be hard. I just know that language shapes perspective, and perspective shapes experience.

This is simply the mindset I want to carry into this next season..with room for joy, gratitude, and honesty all at once.

What phrase would you add to the list? 🤍

08/02/2026

kinda chic to realize pregnancy is basically the most incredible science experiment happening inside your own body 🤍✨

the placenta, the immune system changes, the brain rewiring, the way your body adapts every single day… motherhood starts long before birth.

07/21/2026

Summer invites us outward, but our nervous system and Qi still need moments of protection.

One of the most healing practices isn’t doing more, it’s becoming more intentional with where your energy goes.

Healthy boundaries aren’t selfish; they’re a form of self-respect that allows you to show up more fully for the people and experiences that truly matter.

What is one thing you’re saying no to this summer?

07/13/2026

Entering the final weeks of pregnancy has been one of the most profound initiations of my life 🤍

There have been days filled with wonder, gratitude, and deep connection, and there have also been days that have felt heavy. Days of discomfort, exhaustion, uncertainty, and moments of wondering how my body will continue to expand, adapt, and carry this incredible responsibility.

Pregnancy has a way of asking us to surrender. To soften. To release the illusion of control and trust the wisdom that has existed within the feminine body for thousands of generations.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pregnancy is viewed as a time of immense transformation, a beautiful exchange of Qi, Blood, and Essence between mother and baby. The mother’s body is not simply “growing a baby”; it is creating, nourishing, and transforming life through her own vital energy.

The final weeks are a time of gathering Qi inward, conserving Jing, our deepest reserves, and preparing for one of the greatest transitions a woman can experience: birth, rebirth, and stepping into motherhood.

I am feeling the full spectrum of womanhood right now. The strength and the vulnerability, the joy and the fear, the anticipation and the surrender. The tenderness and the power.

And maybe that is the deepest lesson of this season: that two seemingly opposite things can exist at the same time.

It can be hard and sacred.
It can be exhausting and beautiful.
It can stretch us beyond what we thought possible and reveal a strength we didn’t know we carried.

As I support my own body through these final weeks, I am reminded of the countless women I have had the honor of walking beside through fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth, and postpartum. The feminine body is incredibly wise. It is resilient. It is constantly transforming.

To every woman in a season of change, whether you are growing a baby, healing, grieving, becoming, or beginning again, may you trust the wisdom of your own Qi.

The transitions that ask the most of us often have the greatest potential to transform us. ✨
With so much gratitude for this chapter and for the little soul who chose me as her mother 🤍

07/08/2026

The postpartum period is one of the most profound transitions a woman will ever experience, yet our culture often expects women to return to normal almost immediately.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we view the first weeks after birth as a sacred time of rebuilding. The body has gone through an immense process: creating life, laboring, opening, releasing blood and fluids, and using an incredible amount of energy.

This is why traditional postpartum care places such an emphasis on warmth, nourishment, rest, and protection.

I want to be very clear: this post is not about judging mothers. Most women are doing the absolute best they can with the information they have been given. The problem is that many women simply have never been taught that postpartum care matters just as much as prenatal care.

A warm meal.
A dry head after a shower.
A cozy environment.
Nourishing foods.
Support and rest.

These things may seem simple, but they communicate something powerful to the body: you are safe, you are supported, and you are allowed to heal.

In TCM, we believe that how we care for the body during this vulnerable window can influence how a woman rebuilds her energy, strength, and resilience.

The baby is not the only one who needs to be cared for after birth.

The mother deserves to be held, nourished, and protected too. 🤍

What postpartum traditions did your family or culture practice? I’d love to hear them below.

06/30/2026

I thought pregnancy would make me question everything I knew as a healthcare provider.

Ironically, it’s done the opposite.

Being pregnant has reinforced so many things I’ve spent years teaching my patients. It’s also shown me just how much fear, misinformation, and unnecessary pressure women are surrounded by.

I’ve experienced the comments.
The unsolicited advice.
The “just wait...”
The pressure to fit into someone else’s timeline.

I’ve also learned that there is rarely one “right” way to have a healthy pregnancy.

I’ve continued lifting weights. I’ve hiked mountains. I’ve seen multiple providers who each bring something different to my care. I’ve had uncomfortable symptoms, scary moments (including a trip to labor & delivery), and plenty of days where I absolutely did *not* love being pregnant.

And that’s okay.

This list isn’t about telling anyone what they should do. It’s about encouraging women to ask questions, understand the evidence, advocate for themselves, and make informed decisions alongside providers they trust.

Pregnancy isn’t about perfection. It’s about support, education, and trusting your body while also knowing when to seek help.

I’d love to know…which opinion surprised you the most? Or what’s an unpopular pregnancy opinion you’d add to the list? 👇

06/18/2026

Growing a human requires a LOT more fluid than most people realize.

During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by up to 50%, amniotic fluid is constantly being replenished, and your body is working overtime to support the placenta and your growing baby. Even mild dehydration can contribute to:
✨ Headaches
✨ Fatigue
✨ Dizziness
✨ Braxton Hicks contractions
✨ Constipation
✨ Swelling
✨ Reduced amniotic fluid levels

Water is the foundation, but hydration isn’t just about plain water. Electrolytes, minerals, and hydrating foods can help your body actually absorb and utilize fluids more effectively.

Some pregnancy friendly hydration boosters:
🥥 Coconut water
🍵 Herbal teas & TCM teas
🫚 Ginger tea for nausea
🍉 Watermelon and other high-water fruits
🍲 Mineral-rich bone broth
🧂 Electrolyte drinks and powders
🍋 Lemon water with a pinch of sea salt
🥒 Cucumber infused water

My general recommendation: keep a water bottle with you at all times and don’t wait until you’re thirsty. By the time thirst kicks in, you’re already playing catch up.

Your baby is growing. Your blood volume is growing. Your hydration needs are growing too. 💙

06/08/2026

The second trimester gets a lot of good PR. And while many women do start feeling better, I think it’s important to acknowledge that “better” doesn’t always mean easy.

Pregnancy asks a lot of your body, your mind, your relationships, and your nervous system. If you’re thriving, that’s wonderful. If you’re still struggling, you’re not doing anything wrong.

Both experiences can exist at the same time. 💛

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Wheat Ridge, CO
80033

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