Phoenix Rising Acupuncture

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling… unheard?

Like you tried to explain what’s going on in your body, but it got reduced to a quick diagnosis, a prescription, and a “let’s see how this goes”?

You’re not imagining it.
And you’re not alone.

So many people are living with symptoms that don’t quite “fit the box”:
fatigue, pain, hormone shifts, anxiety, digestive issues, sleep problems…

And instead of feeling supported, they feel dismissed, rushed, or misunderstood.

That’s something I want to help change.

In my practice, your story matters.
Your symptoms matter.
You matter.

I take the time to listen—to really understand what your body has been trying to communicate, sometimes for years.

Because healing doesn’t happen when we silence symptoms.
It happens when we understand them.

By combining the depth of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a background in Western medicine, my goal is to bridge that gap—so you feel seen, heard, and actively supported in your healing process.

You deserve care that looks at the whole picture, not just a snapshot.

If you’ve been feeling overlooked or frustrated with your health journey, let’s have a conversation.

📞 Call or text 813-867-2600
📅 Book via link in bio
💻 Free 15-minute consults (virtual + in-person)

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

✨ Food. Sleep. Water
The foundation of your inner glow really can be that simple. And yes… I know I sound like a broken record 😄 But when life gets busy and your bandwidth is low, start here. And if even that feels like too much, shift one thing:

💛 Practice loving-kindness toward yourself.
Stop beating yourself up.
You’re doing the best you can.
Right now — it’s enough.

Keep gently pointing yourself in the direction of health, and your body will follow. Healing doesn’t happen through pressure… it happens through consistency and compassion. If you need support building that foundation — physically, emotionally, and energetically — we can help.

Our goal is to reset your system, support each body system, and help you heal deeply over time (think ~3 months of consistent care).

✨ 15-minute consultations available

📞 Call or text 813-867-2600

📅 Book online at the link in bio

Many people are surprised to learn that the pelvic floor is just another group of muscles — and like any muscle group, it can develop tension, trigger points, and dysfunction.

In my last post I talked about pelvic floor dry needling, a technique used to release tight or dysfunctional muscles that contribute to pelvic pain and dysfunction.

But here’s something important:

Pelvic floor problems are not always caused by weakness.
In fact, many people have pelvic floor muscles that are too tight, overactive, or stuck in protective patterns.

This can contribute to symptoms like:

• Pelvic pain
• Pain with in*******se
• Urinary urgency or leakage
• Constipation
• Low back, hip, or tailbone pain
• Painful ovulation or menstrual discomfort

When we work with the pelvic floor, the goal isn’t just to “strengthen.”
The goal is balance, coordination, and healthy muscle function.

Techniques that may be used include:
• Dry needling
• Acupuncture
• Nervous system regulation
• Breath and diaphragm coordination
• Collaboration with pelvic floor physical therapy when appropriate

The pelvic floor is deeply connected to the nervous system, breathing, posture, and emotional stress. When we treat it from a whole-body perspective, we often see improvements well beyond the pelvis.

Pelvic health is not something you have to struggle with silently.

If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, urinary issues, or other pelvic floor symptoms, there are options for support.

✨ 15-minute consultations are available.

📞 Call or text 813-867-2600
📅 Book online at the link in bio