DEFINITION

ˈbädēˌwərk/

noun

1. bodywork is any therapeutic or personal development technique that involves working with the human body in a form involving manipulative therapy, breath work, or energy medicine.
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/ˈakyo͞oˌpəNG(k)(t)SHər/

noun

1. acupuncture is a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture is now widely practiced in the West.

DESCRIPTION

Our certified and highly-trained bodywork Partner Practitioners utilize proven techniques that aim to assess or improve posture, promote awareness of the "bodymind connection" (an approach that sees the human body and mind as a single integrated unit), and/or to manipulate the electromagnetic field alleged to surround the human body and affect health.

Our acupuncturists are world-renowned and have worked wonders on thousands of grateful clients collectively. Masters of the healing arts for decades, many have extended areas of education and knowledge beyond acupuncture, such as Jin Shin Jitsu, Acupressure, Tui Na Massage, Usui Reiki and more.

Your Initial Session will begin with a consultation, where our Partner Practitioner assesses your mind, body, and spirit, listening intently to your unique challenges and goals. Based on this, they will co-create your healing session with you, suggesting different techniques (massage, cupping, acupuncture, etc) while taking your requests into account.

SPECIALISTS

• Gynecology
• Fertility
• Pregnancy
• Postpartum care
• Pediatrics
• Chronic Pain Management
• LGBTQ
• BIPOC
• Trauma-informed
•Acupuncture
• Massage
• Chinese Herbal Medicine
• TCM Essential Oils
• Cupping
• Moving
• Electro-Acupuncture Medicine
• And more

PRACTITIONER BIOS

Oakland, Calif.

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Mari loves supporting people in their journey of inner alchemy towards their optimal health and liberated self. Mari believes in the integration of mind, body and heart and in the deep healing that connects and traverses these landscapes. In her personal life, Mari is a seasoned and passionate practitioner of Qigong, meditation, and generative somatics.

Mari was mentored by her father from the age of 18 in the art of Ishizaka Ryu a Japanese lineage of Acupuncture focusing on the points along the spine and viewing the spine as the deep root system that nourishes and is the basis of all life and health in the body She has been practicing healing arts since 2003 with a background in Jin Shin Jitsu and Acupressure for emotional healing, Tui Na Massage, and Usui Reiki. Mari utilizes such methods as Acupuncture, Cupping and moving Cupping, Massage, Moxibustion, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and powerful TCM Essential Oils and Electro-Acupuncture Medicine. She earned a Masters of Science in Asian Medicine from Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley in 2009 and has been integrating Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine into her practice ever since. Mari has 17 years+ of experience working intentionally with communities of color (BIPOC) and people identified as LGBTQ.

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Chicago, Ill.

Christian describes himself as a healer, a teacher and a guide. His fields of practice are holistic health, natural medicine, health coaching and personal development.  He maintain a clinical practice, lead immersive retreats and facilitate one-on-one and group transformation workshops.

His clinical practice focuses on using natural methods to treat all types of physical pain, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, and mental emotional concerns.  He uses acupuncture, structural bodywork, dietary therapy, herbal medicine and biohacking practices to encourage your body and mind to relieve symptoms, change patterns and reframe core experiences.

His personal development and coaching practices employ mind body integration to address conscious and unconscious patterns that are being called to change.  He uses a blend of traditional old world practices including meditation, breathwork, martial arts and shamanism to explore the Self and engage in deep personal and ancestral healing.  He embraces a modern approach to the mind body connection. He harnesses the power awareness and neuroplasticity to cultivate productive emotions, perspectives, and habits to decondition default patterns and develop mindfulness, internal gravity, compassion, resilience and self reliance.

Ultimately, Christian's passion in life is helping people create health and find their own deepest connection to self, source and the world around them.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Therapy sessions range from 60-80 minutes
• Cost range is typically $125-200 USD (Member surcharge is only $49-69 depending on length of service)
• Consultation before session begins
• Additional therapies and techniques are also offered, including but not limited to cupping, massage, energy work, stretching, sound healing, etc