Meet your acupuncturist: Liana Allen, LAc, MAcOM

Meet Liana Allen, LAc, MAcOM, who has been practicing at Turning Pointe for two years. She has expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and loves cupping therapy. Acupuncture has changed her life in many different ways, and she’s hoping it can do the same for you.

Q: What is your favorite inspirational quote/lyric and why?

I love the phrase "Wu Wei" which means to "do so effortlessly." It basically means "don't force it." This concept is a way of life that recognizes the ways of nature and flows WITH it as opposed to against it. It does not try to change it. We live in a busy society that is always trying to meet deadlines and get to place after place, and sometimes we try to force things into happening that just seem to not be working. If you're trying to park at a store and you're driving in circles trying to find a place to park, don't be mad about having to park far away, use it as an opportunity to get some exercise in, or you could even just go to the next store. A change to the normal routine can make things interesting. Don't force things to work. I try to apply that concept to my life in as many ways as I can.

Q: What do you do in your free time?

I love getting outdoors! My favorite activities include snowboarding and rock climbing (thank goodness I get regular acupuncture because these activities definitely come with the occasional strained muscle or two haha). I also love being creative and spending time drawing, watercoloring, playing guitar, and playing board games. My sister and I have even made our own board game and it is one of my favorites to play!

Q: What is your favorite self-care practice that you employ regularly?

I love doing what I call "therapeutic showers." I'm not a very big bath-gal, yet I love warm water and the concept of them, so I just do them standing up! I take my time and enjoy the heat and bring in essential oils, body scrubs, and a dang-good music playlist. Spend time focusing on each body part. Your nose alone, your ears alone, your left arm, etc. No rushing allowed. This is a good way to take care of your body and also to feel thankful for what each body part does for you!

Q: What advice do you have for living in health during the early spring season?

Allow yourself to take up space! Spring is about blooming and expanding. Give yourself the time and room that you need. If this means to take a few days to yourself, do it! Say no if you need to. Sing songs a little louder. Jump around in the kitchen. Go outside and scream a bit! Spring also comes with the nature of feeling "irritable," so if you catch yourself feeling frustrated, remember that it is natural this time of year. Feel it, let it go, and then grab a cup of lemonade (because the flavor of spring is sour)!

We hope you enjoyed reading a bit more about Liana. Stay tuned for the next post in our Meet Your Practitioner series! If you haven’t been in for a while, book a Spring tune up today at the link below.