Rose City Acupuncture

New website for work! RoseCityAcupuncture.com: It looks pretty much identical to the old one. I don't have a location yet, so that info is still pending. Waiting on my OR licensing, but please spread the word that I'll be open soon!

PS - for those who don't know, Portland is the City of Roses!

Upcoming book?

I've been thinking about writing a book. It's been percolating in my head for years, actually, but now I'm getting fired up to make it happen. It would contain basic information on how acupuncture works, and how you can use acupressure at home to help yourself and your family. I have a few questions about the content and format, so I'd really appreciate it if you took this 2-minute poll - even if you aren't interested in the book - I need to know that, too!

Your answers will reach me anonymously.

(Sorry about the enormous logo - I can't figure out how to shrink it with the survey software.)

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What have I been up to?

Well... Working, a LOT. I get home about 7:30 most nights and my newsletters seem to be a huge hit. Which is awesome. And reading. About elephants, and more elephants*, and various British monarchs of yore, and fairy tales, and ...

We've been hitting art museums, and I'm finding myself discovering new favorites and swooning in front of masterpieces I've seen a hundred times in books and on TV. I know it's been said ad nauseum but they are so different in person.

I've been antiquing with Matt, where we found a great bunny print that's an old Purina Rabbit Chow ad. He found an old glass bottle. I discovered a silver artist I like.

The cats and kids are doing well. Mom has had a rough time. She's dealing with missing Dad, getting laid off, and her dog's cancer. Send her some love, please.

Oh! Matt ordered me a WooLee Winder! Here's my rave on Ravelry. So yes, I've been spinning, too. The "misty forest" colorway I did with Rachel last month came out a lovely soft grey.

* Elephants are incredibly smart, social, and playful. There are two sanctuaries for them in the US where they simply get to be elephants. I've talked about this issue before here. Poor depressed & anxious Bamboo is still at the Woodland Park Zoo, despite the Tennessee sanctuary's offer to take her on their dime.

Catching Up

Seems like every time I've had a second, Blogger has been feeling ill. Let's try this again:

1) Matt graduated from his internship and is now officially a resident. This means he does call from home now, instead of working 36 hr shifts, so he might actually stay awake for our dates! He and Amy (the other intern in the pic) have been gone all week on a medical mission to Honduras. It was organized by a church and the religious stuff is pretty heavy-handed (his technique to avoid surgery with a little boy was labeled "divine intervention") but they did great work there. I get him back tonight!

2) I'm really feeling like a sole proprietor these days. The calls are coming in and the book is filling up. I even bought Yellow Pages advertising (my clients say they use it - who knew? I haven't opened one in nearly 10 years).

3) We went to Longwood Gardens. Impressive... how I imagine Versailles, both indoors and out.

4) We went to a car show on Memorial Day in Gettysburg. You declared your allegiance with either the North or the South and parked in the appropriate lot. Seriously, those people are still fighting the war! The hot rods were killer: Check out the bowling trophy & bottle opener on the RatRod, and the flames that begin inside the engine compartment on the sleek one.

5) Blackberry's been getting superfriendly. If we're on the phone and I say "I gotta go, my bunny is demanding a massage," it's not a euphemism for anything. :)

And now... a mailing list!

I'm building a mailing list for the Rose Family Clinic. Sign up to receive monthly updates about news, events, and occasional health tips. Your privacy is important to me: Your information will never be sold or distributed.

I'm on TV!

Well, not really, but I bought some advertising from a company that puts flatscreens in businesses. I get 15 seconds every 10 minutes. Mine is going into a gym a mile from my clinic. All the treadmillers and bicylists will be staring at it along with the regular TVs. What do you think?

Such a crazy week...

... and it's only Tuesday!

1) Skor! is an awesome car. Dad put a lot more work into him than I expected, and boy do we appreciate it.
2) I have moths. My art room has changed from a pretty yarn store to a cedar-scented, plastic-encased warehouse. :(
3) I launched my website!! It still needs some tweaking, but I'm very happy. Feedback appreciated.
4) Check this out!
5) I really need some sleep.

Lili Von Schtup in the house

I'm so tired...

But it's a really good tired.

I had a long day, lots of appointments and door-to-dooring at doctor's offices. This is actually kind of fun, since I tend to make new friends, but it does take its toll.

I was on my way home when a desperate voice called me. Back pain... needed an acupuncturist... now? So I turned around and went back to the clinic. The session brought his pain from 5 out of 10 down to zero. Yeah, baby. That's awesome. That's why I do this.

*smile*

Logo-tastic!

Eons ago in acupuncture school I dreamed up a logo for the Rose Family Clinic. Many extended begging and threatening sessions later, my superior-in- (nearly) -every-way husband finally did the Illustrator work. I just ordered a huge stack of new cards. Just in time - With all my aggressive marketing I am literally down to 10, aside from that box with the horrid typo.

Avoiding temptation

So, I finally got into Ravelry, and I can already see how it could be a major challege to my time management. Yes, I've gotten my art room organized, but if I take the time to upload my stash, my planned projects, my UFOs (unfinished objects, for you non-fiber types)... plus get sucked into the forums and posts and looking at other people's stuff... I'll never knit another stitch! Thus, regrettably, I must forego most of Ravelry's opportunities.

I am slowly but surely building my acupuncture practice, and it's starting to take off, now that I'm home for a bit (I just got back from Seattle's Gender Odyssey. My suitcase is getting a bit ragged about the edges!) and can book some appointments. Don't forget to tell your afflicted friends. Nothing makes me happier than moments like this morning: I labored over a torn rotator cuff, then asked the owner to get up and move it around. His face lit up as he put his arm through its range of motion. "There's no recoil pain!" He was surprised (why is it we never expect pain to actually go away?), we were both happy, and of course hugs ensued. :) I love my life.

Speaking of temptation, my weight loss program is going beautifully. My butt is noticably smaller. Yay!

Men can be really stupid

Here's my Craigslist ad:

Extraordinary ACUPUNCTURE and THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK

I'm an acupuncturist that has recently moved here from the Seattle area. While waiting for my Pennsylvania licensing paperwork, I'm offering my acupressure and osteopathic-style bodywork sessions at a reduced introductory rate: $60/ hour

I can ease tight muscles and relieve pain with a gentle, intelligent touch. I have great success treating migraines, sleep disorders, back / neck / joint pain, TMJ, and anxiety. My specialty is musucloskeletal complaints. I have experience working on everyone from Olympic athletes to fibromyalgia patients. Techniques include Trager, percussion, Still, myofascial, counterstrain, muscle energy, and Tuina. FREE smoking cessation treatments available.

My new office is inside the Spirit of Yoga Wellness Center in Downingtown. Home visits are also available with an additional fee depending on your location. I live near Paoli. Appointments are available 8am to 6pm.

Please note that I *DO NOT* provide contact of a sexual nature: I am a professional healthcare provider. The keywords below are only to help people find me who may be uncomfortable seeking medical treatment from a more conservative office.
Please call 484-238-8127
Sharon Rose

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Still, I get mail from guys listing their height / weight, asking what I wear, asking for a pic. WTF? These people need help that I cannot provide. Unfortunately I can't actually post that picture.

FYI: This is completely legal - there's no licensure requirement for "massage" in PA.