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Hey, @kimchristensen.lac here, co-owner of Constellation! One of the most important values that we have here at the clinic is working to create and maintain an environment and a culture that honors the unique lived experiences, identities, and values of everyone we engage with. As a queer woman, I know that having pride in who one is, living one’s truth, and navigating this world is more than just a weekend, or a month - it's a daily experience, a daily celebration, and sometimes, a daily struggle. It's beautiful and dynamic, and sometimes, it's also often a question of safety, of opportunity, of inclusion. . . As the Twin Cities explodes with Pride events this weekend, remember - whether you go to the parade, attend one of a million events, or stay home, that choice is yours. You do you, honey - in whatever way feels most true to and affirms the gorgeous, amazing human that you are. While the experiences of each of us are different, we are all in a beautiful, radical lineage of freedom fighters, folx who have used their voices to speak up, act out, create change against all odds. In what can sometimes be a white, cis, homonormative, able-bodied, and frequently corporatized culture of Pride, may we center the voices queer, trans, non-binary, bisexual, asexual, and two spirit folx (and beyond!); folx who survive systemic economic and racial injustice; folx who live with mental health challenges, chronic illness, and disabilities; folx who are black, indigenous, and POC. May we stand together in creating a culture where everyone is seen, valued, celebrated, and given space to thrive. May we honor those who have lost their lives for simply living. 🖤🌈✨
Anyone else feeling a little extra on edge this past week? The solstice yesterday stirred up a lot of extreme yang (fiery) energy and collectively we’re all feeling it. A lot of excess heat signs in the clinic this week such as rashes, headaches, insomnia, irritability, and just plain anger. Good thing our new herbal goodies from @sarahmchappell just arrived! I know I sure could use a good dose of Calm the Fuck Down right now. Ask us about her beautiful blends next time you’re in the clinic.
This week's Ancestor of Liberation Acupuncture is Mutulu Shakur.⠀ ⠀ Mutulu was born in Baltimore, in 1950. Shakur became the assistant director of the Lincoln Detox, a community organized drug detoxification clinic in an occupied building at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx, which was founded in 1970 by the Black Panther Party, the Republic of New Afrika, and the Young Lords. After its closing Shakur went on to found the Black Acupuncture Advisory Association of North America (BAAANA) as well as the Harlem Institute of Acupuncture. He sought to utilize affordable acupuncture for oppressed, underserved communities. A member of the Black Liberation Army, Shakur has been incarcerated since 1986. There is an ongoing campaign for his clemency.⠀ ⠀ Thank you Mutulu Shakur for your selfless work in underserved communities and for your constant support of black acupuncturists.⠀ ⠀ Here at the clinic, we are huge believers in Liberation Acupuncture - the belief that acupuncture should be accessible to all, especially marginalized people. That's one of the reasons we passionately provide community acupuncture fundraisers monthly. (Though we wish our space allowed us to do them with more regularity!) We also think it's incredibly important to acknowledge and honor the teachers of this work that have come before us. Over the next month we'll be sharing some of the Ancestors of Liberation Acupunctures. The drawings we'll be sharing were all part of a project of the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA). Artwork is by Kate Kampmann and James Shelton.
Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️ Today is the point on the wheel of the year when the yang qi of the Earth is at its maximum potential. Yang is the the bright, fiery, active counterpoint to the cool, nourishing darkness of yin. When the yang in nature is at its utmost, it manifest in us in many different (and sometimes uncomfortable) ways. Irritability, overheating, headaches and migraines, excess sweating, heartburn and acid reflux, constipation or diarrhea, and insomnia or restless sleep are all signs of yang qi running rampant! Any of that sound familiar?⠀ ⠀ Luckily, acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and food therapy are all great tools to help clear excess heat from the body and promote internal harmony.⠀ ⠀ If you're interested in learning a delicious way to cool some of that summer 🔥FIRE🔥, sign up for Cooling Medicinal Drinks for Summer with our #cliniccoven food therapy expert Leah Fifield on Sunday, July 1st from 11-12:30! In this class we will learn about food therapy for the summer months. We'll make two medicinal cooling drinks with cucumber and watermelon, both of which are sure to please on even the sweatiest of days. Exchange is $20 and includes supplies. 🥒🍉 Click link in bio to sign up!