Episode Synopsis & Guest Bio

In today's episode, I talk with Nicole Barrios (she/her). Nicole Berrios is a licensed acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and shamanic practitioner in the state of Arizona. She owns and operates Path of Wellness Healing Arts, a family wellness clinic where she specializes in helping adults and children get natural relief from anxiety and stress.

Timestamps

[03:24] - Intro

[04:18] - Getting to Know the Provider

[12:53] - Topic of the Week - How Acupuncture Can Help with Stress and Anxiety

[1:04:34] - Providers Aren't Robots

[1:13:35] - Trauma Tip of the Week

[1:18:45] - Final Fast Five

[01:24:31] - Container and Calm State Change Exercises

Top Topics Covered in this Episode

1. The benefits of acupuncture for regulating the nervous system and trauma healing

2. How acupuncture stimulates the body's healing response through microtears and hormone balancing

3. The role of acupuncture in reducing inflammation, increasing blood flow, and improving sleep and digestion

4. The individualized nature of acupuncture and the importance of thorough screening and Chinese medicine diagnosis

5. Needle retention time and considerations for different individuals, including those with anxiety. Acupuncture might not be as scary as you think!

6. How acupuncture can help with stress, anxiety, and trauma by creating a sense of control and partnership

7. The different branches of Chinese medicine and the focus on acupuncture in this episode

8. The significance of rocks and stones in grounding and trauma healing

9.Nicole's perspective on the importance of practicing what they preach and their wishes for more awareness about acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Relevant Links

Nicole's Website

Acupuncture in Mesa | Path of Wellness Healing Arts (pathofwellnessacu.com)

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Nicole Berrios (@pathofwellnessacu) | Instagram profile

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Path of Wellness Acupuncture | Mesa AZ | Facebook

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