W&B #3: Facial Acupuncture, Achieving Radiance from the Inside Out, Gua Sha & the Vitality within the Products we Consume | Sonja den Elzen, R.Ac (Part 1)

Three Osteopathic Practitioners' Holistic Perspectives on Health, Mindset, Movement, Longevity, Beauty & more.  Today’s episode features the founder of Cedar Healing Arts, Sonja den Elzen. Sonja is a multifaceted intuitive healer with a diverse background in various healing modalities. Professionally she is trained as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist, Yoga and Qigong instructor, and Zen Shiatsu Practitioner.    Her work incorporates Traditional Chinese and Daoist Medicine philosophies, paired with a deep understanding of herbal remedies, sound healing, holistic nutrition and natural elements to address the body, mind and spirit. Learn how TCM acupuncture can influence facial expression, skin texture and energetic vitality, how osteopathy aligns with spiritual healing practices, the science behind eastern medicine practices, and how to mimic these effects in your every day skincare routine at home!   Part 1 of this 2 part interview includes: 1:43 What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture? 3:28 Facial Acupuncture- What to look for in a Practitioner to ensure you're receiving a Holistic Treatment 5:15 Comparing the Holistic Views of Acupuncture & Osteopathy 6:07 How TCM Acupuncture Utilizes Needles in Comparison to Microneedling & Sports Medicine Dry Needling 10:00 Holistic Intake during a Facial Acupuncture Appointment: How our Emotional Well-Being is reflected in our Face, How Qi can Help Deal with Frustration & Grief, Things you Should Share with your Acupuncturist 15:58 Sonja's Experience with Osteopathy 18:30 Intuitive Placement & Observations during an Acupuncture Session 20:40 Incorporating Gua Sha for Facial Tension & Liver/Gall Bladder Health 23:26 Starting your At-Home Gua Sha Practice: Different Stones & their Unique Benefits; its Uses in Chinese Medicine; Sourcing Quality Stones 27:37 Sonja's Natural Face Oil & Skincare Recommendations 29:55 Bridging Science & Nature in Products; the Importance of Vital Consumption Companies mentioned in today's episode: Eastern Currents (Vancouver, BC, Canada) https://www.easterncurrents.ca/ Rasa Ayurveda (Wakefield, QC, Canada) https://rasa-ayurveda.com/ Living Libations (Haliburton, ON, Canada) https://livinglibations.com/ We're passionate about showcasing Osteopathy as an integral part of healthcare. As well as other alternative practices that share the common goal of staying proactive when it comes to health. Want to get inspired to take your health into your own hands? Discover how small, intentional changes have great effects on how we move through life. We are going to cover it all! Find us on Instagram & TikTok @WellAndBack Please consider Rating, Reviewing & Subscribing to our Podcast.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/shacked-up⁠ License code: CI8KXYV0EGUPVTAN