A New Chapter in My Practice 🌿

After several weeks away from practice due to a significant wrist injury and surgery, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on how I can return in a way that is both healing for you — and sustainable for me.

The injury was complex, and while I’ll be out of the splint by mid-August, I’ll still have very limited strength, flexibility, and range of motion in my dominant hand for many months. Full recovery will take time, and as a result, I’ve needed to reimagine how I work — not just temporarily, but with long-term clarity.

For many years, my treatments were long, hands-on, and filled with extra touches — cupping massage, hot towels, and generous 2-hour time blocks. These sessions were beautiful and meaningful, but also unsustainable — especially when trying to run a practice that supports both you and me.

This moment has asked me to get honest about what I can offer without compromising my health or the quality of care I give. That means shifting to treatments that are acupuncture-focused, intentionally timed, and clinically precise.

✨ What’s Changing:

- Acupuncture-focused sessions (with optional e-stim or moxa when clinically appropriate)
- Chair-based acupuncture with PEMF for a gentle reset
- Colon hydrotherapy and new digestive health offerings
- A signature 2-hour digestive healing bundle (acu + colonic + custom tea)

I’m no longer including cupping massage in acupuncture sessions at this time, though I may revisit these modalities once my hand fully heals and I can offer them safely and mindfully. I know this part of the treatment has meant a lot to many of you — some of you have told me it’s what keeps you coming back, and I completely understand. Honestly, I’m grieving this shift too. It’s one of my favorite ways to offer care, and I know it brought real relief to so many.

This change might affect how some of you feel about the value of your sessions, and I want to acknowledge that. It’s okay if things need to shift for you, too. I hope that even within these new boundaries, we can still create space for meaningful healing — and I’m so grateful for your continued presence and understanding as I find a new rhythm that supports us both.

🕰 Availability & Moving Forward:

As I return to practice mid to late August, I’ll be doing so on a limited schedule to ease back in slowly and honor the healing demands of my wrist. In addition to acupuncture, I’m also offering colonic hydrotherapy and digestive care services, which means I’ll have fewer acupuncture slots each week.

Many of you are already on the schedule, and I’ll be reaching out to go over your current appointments and how they align with the new format and availability.

There may be a temporary bottleneck as we transition — and I sincerely apologize if this affects your continuity of care. If needed, I fully support you supplementing your treatment with another trusted practitioner. My goal is to help create a rhythm that works well for both of us.


Thank you for being part of this next chapter with me. Your patience, understanding, and continued trust mean the world to me.

With gratitude,
Kelly

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Acupuncture + Integrative Sessions

🪑 Chair Acupuncture

45 min · $60

One-sided treatment in the Recharge Recliner with PEMF mat for focused support. Quick, effective, and deeply grounding.

🎯 Focused Acupuncture

45 min (1 hr time slot) · $75

Front or back acupuncture session focused on one main issue. Includes tongue and pulse diagnosis; does not include manual therapies (ie: cupping, gua sha).

🌕 Comprehensive Acupuncture

75 min (1.5 hr time slot) · $95

Full-body front + back acupuncture session with time for more complex presentations. May include moxibustion or electric stimulation as needed. Does not include manual therapies (ie: cupping, gua sha) for now. 

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Digestive Support Treatments

💫 Digestive Reset

45 min (1 hr time slot) · $80

Acupuncture only. Focused on gut health, detox, and motility support.

🌿 Digestive Healing Arc

90 min (2 hr time slot) · $175

Acupuncture + colon hydrotherapy + take-home customized tea blend. For deep digestive reset, emotional release, and inner harmony.

🌀 

Colon Hydrotherapy

🚿 Colon Hydrotherapy Session

45–60 min · $110

Gentle, effective internal cleansing using the closed-system Transcom HC-1.

💧 Package deal: 3 sessions for $300

For further clarification:

Streamlined Sessions: What to Expect

As I return to practice and adjust my treatment model for sustainability, two of my offerings — Chair Acupuncture and Focused Acupuncture — will follow a more efficient, streamlined format. These sessions are shorter in duration than the Comprehensive Acupuncture and designed to address one primary concern while still supporting whole-system balance.

💺 Chair Acupuncture

🧷 Focused Acupuncture (Table)

Here’s how these sessions will work:

  • Upon arrival, you’ll find a clipboard with a simple update form where you’ll note your main focus or concern for the day.

  • After filling it out and changing (if needed), you’ll go ahead and get settled in the chair or on the table.

  • I’ll do a quick tongue and pulse check, then begin treatment promptly to make the most of our time together.

These shorter sessions do not include time for extended conversation or hands-on manual therapy. (That’s an adjustment for me too — I truly love making space for people to talk, reflect, or just release what they’ve been carrying.) But to keep things sustainable for both the clinic flow and my own healing process, these focused sessions are designed to get right to the heart of what your body needs that day — while still honoring the bigger picture of your well-being.

If you feel like you need more time and space to talk things through or go deeper into your treatment, I encourage you to book a Comprehensive Acupuncture session instead.

Thanks so much for rolling with these changes. I’m really grateful for your presence, your patience, and your trust. 💛


Hello to all Three Sisters Medicinals patients, 

 

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the summer. 

 

I’m writing to share an update on my current status and outlook for returning to the clinic. As many of you know, I recently experienced a serious wrist injury that required surgery to repair multiple fractures. This is not a simple fracture, and it requires a careful, structured healing process to ensure a full and lasting recovery.  

 

Healing well is essential not only for my own health but also to ensure that when I return to practice, I can continue to provide you with the highest quality care for the long term. While I would love to jump back in fully, my body (and the wisdom of this process) is teaching me to take this slowly and seriously. (Life is chock-full of lessons, eh?!) 

 

As part of this process, I am restructuring how I will be offering services going forward. When I return, it will not look the same as it has in the past. My practice will transition into a phased, modified schedule with new offerings and adjustments that align with my healing body, sustainable rhythms, and continued dedication to providing you with the best care possible. 

 

I am currently working with my doctors and physical therapist to map out what this will look like, and I will communicate clear next steps once I am ready. I appreciate your patience, understanding, and kindness as I honor this healing process. 

 

If you would like to continue working together once I begin to reopen, please know that I will prioritize those who have already been scheduled for the next few months as I move into this next phase. I will share updates as soon as I am ready to begin scheduling again and will clearly outline what the new structure and options will be at that time. 




For those of you seeking acupuncture in the meantime, I wanted to share a couple of local options:




✨ Louise 💖 at Wellspring Holistic is a wonderful practitioner and someone I trust to care for you with skill and warmth if you need ongoing acupuncture support while I am healing.




https://wellspringholisticcenter.com/





✨ I am also in conversation with David Gaglione, a well-respected local acupuncturist who has recently retired (a lot of you know him already), about the possibility of doing some fill-in work at my office or seeing patients here during this interim period. We are still exploring how this might look, but if it comes together, it could provide a seamless option for you to continue care in the same space you’re used to. I will keep you posted as these discussions evolve.




Thank you for your ongoing support, your understanding, and for being part of this community we have built together. 




With care and gratitude, 

 

Kelly 

@ Three Sisters Medicinals 





My Healing Journey

A Visual Glimpse into My Healing Journey

For those who are curious, I wanted to share a few photos from this chapter of my healing process — from the hospital to home, and the many small steps in between.

Some of the images include medical details like X-rays and surgical healing, which may be a bit sensitive for some. If you'd prefer to skip those, feel free to scroll past or stop here. Otherwise, I invite you to witness the journey with me — not just the clinical details, but what it’s been like to navigate all of this from my couch, my kitchen, and everything in between.

Thank you for being part of my healing community.


🦴 The Beginning of the Journey

This was my initial X-ray — showing a distal radius fracture with ulnar styloid involvement. The bones had shifted significantly out of place, making surgery necessary to realign and stabilize the wrist. I remember feeling shock, pain, and a deep knowing that this would be a long road — but also a sacred one.


📸 Pre-Surgery Calm

Taking a deep breath and leaning into trust. This was taken just before being wheeled into surgery.

🖼️ The Hardware Holding Me Together

These are post-surgical X-rays of the titanium plate and screws stabilizing my distal radius and wrist bones. An incredible reminder of what modern medicine can do.

⚠️ Surgical Healing – Graphic Warning

The next image shows my surgical incision and stitches. If you’re sensitive to medical visuals, feel free to skip to the next section.

One week post-op. Swelling and bruising still present, but healing is underway.

🌿 Healing Tools: Body, Nature, and Nourishment Working Together

Recovery for me isn’t just about one approach — it’s a full-spectrum embrace of both natural and nutritional support.

Internal Support: I’m using a core lineup of supplements including Vitamin C, magnesium, D3/K2, and bone-building formulas to help with mineralization, inflammation, and nerve repair. Plus: Arnica montana and Symphytum officinale (comfrey) for trauma, bruising, and bone support — these tiny pellets carry big power.

Topical & Herbal Remedies: Arnica gel, handmade comfrey salve, and classic Chinese trauma liniments like Dit Da Jow and Bone Water are part of my daily care ritual to reduce swelling, support tissue regeneration, and bring in that plant-based magic.

Herbal Teas & Smoothies: I rotate between herbal infusions (like calendula, comfrey, horsetail, and du zhong) and collagen-rich smoothies made with bone broth protein and berries to feed my body from within.

These tools aren’t just medicine — they’re a reminder that I’m actively participating in my own healing, with the Earth as my ally.

💡 Light Therapy at Home

Using red and near-infrared light daily to reduce inflammation, support circulation, and promote bone and tissue regeneration.

🩹 Not My First Rodeo

These photos are from two previous arm/wrist injuries — one as a kid, feeding ducks with my arm in a cast, and one as an adult, bundled up in slings and scarves.

I’ve been through this kind of healing before, but never quite like this. This current injury has been more complex and demanding than anything prior — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

And yet… maybe the body breaks open just wide enough to let more light in.

🛋️ Deep Rest & Soft Companionship

This healing time has brought me something I didn’t know I needed so badly: real rest. Not just sleeping, but the kind of deep pause that lets your nervous system exhale.

I often tell my patients how important rest and balance are — but truthfully, I’ve had a hard time giving myself that same permission. This injury has brought me face to face with how much I’ve been holding, and how powerful it is to slow down and let myself be held instead.

Chicky has been by my side every step of the way, modeling rest like a little master teacher. 🐾

I’m remembering what it feels like to be still — and how vital that is for real healing.

✨ Final Words

Thank you for allowing me to share this part of my journey with you. I hope that in some small way it reminds you that healing is rarely linear, often uncomfortable, and always a sacred act of resilience.

I’m deeply grateful for your patience and your presence as I move through this process and slowly return to work — not quite the same, but maybe more whole.