Anne Woods is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in San Francisco. Her approach to modern medicine is gentle and empowering. Rooted in ancient healing modalities such as acupuncture and Eastern medicine, therapeutic movement, nutrition counseling, and herbal medicine, she believes we can teach the physical, emotional, and spiritual body to achieve balance. Anne has a passion for helping people with acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances, natural skincare, and stress. Her intention is to help people feel vibrant and alive in their bodies so they can live fully, with peace in their heart and mind. She has been teaching yoga for over 14 years in a variety of styles. When she is not in the clinic, Anne enjoys spending time in the ocean, tending her garden, ceramics, and cooking up nourishing dinners with friends and family. ? We cover :Seasons living according to Chinese MedicineThe Lunar calendar vs. the traditional Gregorian calendar + how it affects the seasonsSpring rituals & lifestyle tips + how to recognize if you’re out of balanceWhat foods to bring into your life this Spring to find healthMovement rituals to ease your body, seasonallyThe spiritual elements of the spring seasonTips for dressing for the Spring for utmost health according to TCMUnderstanding the energetics behind shifts in seasonThe power behind “flow” and how to tap into it from a health AND creativity POV“Spring cleaning” energetically from a East Asian LensHow to balance that wild “energy” of spring (and tend to any emotional outbursts!) SO MUCH MORE?  Mentioned on today’s podcast:Episode 1 on seasonal livingThe Garden's Wellness shop? To connect with Anne Woods LAc, MSTCM:@thegardensf on Instagramwww.thegardensf.coSupport the showTo connect with Kasia @Nourish_Podcast (​​​​Instagram) www.nourishpodcast.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests