Robert Angotti, Lic. Ac., Herbalist
Happy New Year, and Happy Lunar New Year!
I wish the best for you all in health and happiness this year. Thank you so much for your trust and support. I continue to learn so much about the beauty and potential of Eastern medicine through your confidence and your willingness to share.
As usual, I have my eye on several projects for the year. Meanwhile however, my two young, and strong sons have made it clear that they are not available for my projects anymore. New beginnings. This lack of labor will change things for me. On the farm, I can’t manage a planting season or harvest without help. This may be why I have taken to calling the farm “Forty acres and a fool”. Most of my efforts this year will be focused on my attempt to re-establish native plants on the land.
Three Sisters
Nevertheless, I may channel Tom Sawyer and see how many volunteers I can coax into some farm labor. It would be interesting to try a collective “three sister” planting if we had the hearts and bodies. For a wonderful review of what a three sister planting is, I suggest the chapter of that name in Robin Wall Kimmer’s book Brainding Sweetgrass. Let me know if you would like to learn more.
“Fresh Start” Session
This year, I am adding a treatment in honor of my first teacher Angela Wu. I volunteered at her clinic to learn as much as I could from this gifted women. Each of her patients were given layers of treatment followed by acupuncture. The first two layers of treatment were administered by volunteers like me who had been trained by Dr. Wu. First we administered Chi Nei Tsang. This is an invigorating abdominal massage which opens flow throughout all the organs. It is grounding and cleansing, assisting in the bodies process of transforming what I have taken to calling our “unfinished business”.
The second layer involves cupping of the whole back. We use the fire cupping method to stimulate all the shu (organ connection) points along the spine. We also release and the many pockets of tension throughout the shoulders, back and hips. Cupping feels wonderful, especially when it is over.
Finally, the appropriate acupuncture protocol is administered. This is a very comprehensive treatment and I will be adding it as a 90 minute service this year. I recommend this monthly for those who are in need the “tune up” phase of therapy.
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Paleo-cise
This is my word for the combination of self care exercises I am encouraging many patients to embrace. The paleo part references the significance of our ancestral history when considering health. Our bodies have many evolutionary inclinations. We have evolved to be healthiest when eating in certain ways, being active in certain ways, socializing in certain ways and resting in certain ways. Modern society has lost touch with much of this. “Paleo-cise” is my exploration of movements and activities the awaken our ancestral restorative energy, and invigorate health. I would like to begin by offering a class in some basic but powerful practices which align our center, disperse the accumulating stories of tension and pain in our bodies, and root us in the present. Let me know if you are interested and I can begin planning the first event. If you remind me, I will tell you about my paleo-cise logo above as well.
And much more…
I clearly have more ideas than time. I would enjoy hosting some cooking events to learn ways to eat healthier. I am interested in creating a yoga collective so that people can explore how yoga is communicating to them. Part of this would include an open studio session in our aikido training hall where members can practice yoga or meditation privately in a restorative space. Stay tuned as I work to bring some of these ideas into action. Your support, interest, and encouragement is always helpful.
New Few Schedule
Starting February 1st, I will be modifying the clinic few schedule. Below you can see these adjustments and the addition of the new “Fresh Start” session. I am truly grateful for all your support!
| INITIAL VISIT (includes consult and one therapy) | $99 |
| “FRESH START” VISIT (90 minute session) | $135 |
| FOLLOW UP VISIT (re-evaluation and one therapy) | $68 |
| ADDITIONAL WEEKLY VISIT (includes one therapy) | $45 |
| ADDITIONAL CONSULT (added consult on visit) | $23 |
| ADDITIONAL THERAPY (added therapy on visit, cupping, massage, etc) | $23 each |
| CASE REVIEW (comprehensive evaluation of case) | $53 |
| MISSED APPOINTMENT (without adequate notice) | $45 |
| HERB REFILL REQUEST | Free |
| HERB REFILL REQUEST w/ CONSULT (5-10 min)- | $10 and up |
| PHONE/EMAIL CONSULT | $10 and up |