I have been slowly ramping up my obsession for photon led light therapy and it’s basically at full throttle now. The device I’m most obsessed about has red, yellow, and blue light options or a combo of these PLUS infrared. It can be used on the face or wrapped around most body parts to facilitate healing.
Read moreBraking & Boundaries & Bliss
As we hopped on our beach cruiser bike rentals he advised us all to check our brakes and made an offhand comment about how we should, “get to know your brakes before you need your brakes.” Well, I got to know that my brakes were finicky, squeaked and worked mostly when they wanted to, but more importantly than that. . . I couldn’t stop thinking about how important this concept was in terms of boundaries. We should all be advised to “get to know your boundaries before you need your boundaries.”
In this new age-y world of boundaries and consent and self care and honoring your own needs and finding what serves you, we don’t often talk about the elephant sized assumption in the room: that you actually know the boundaries you are so vehemently defending.
Read moreBeen There for Self Care: Cryo Therapy
Soooooo, cryotherapy - where you immerse most of your body into a frigid standing tank/booth type structure - was already something I was skeptical about. BUT, in the name of science, I had to give it a go.
Read moreBeen There for Self Care: Colonic
I’ve been super curious about the whole colonic thing for several years now, but just couldn’t bring myself to try it. BUT, as always, when my clients began asking me about my thoughts on this type of treatment, I decided to take one for the team and bring back my knowledge for you.
Read moreDry Brushing & Magnesium Spray: Ouch In A Good Way
A friend and I recently went to Deer Lake Lodge on a wellness retreat/girls’ getaway trip and had an incredible time. One of the spa services we booked was a dry brushing appointment followed by a magnesium wrap.
I had tried a dry brushing experience over a decade ago
I remember thinking, “Ouch, why am I paying to do this?” Then my skin felt so soft that I happy handed over my money. I did not, however, incorporate this into my (mostly nonexistent) skin care routine.
Read moreIonic Detox Foot Bath
I recently went to a wellness retreat and will be posting more from that experience soon, but one of the spa offerrings was an ionic detox foot bath. Neither my friend nor I was able to try it, but it piqued my curiosity. I am constantly recommending foot soaks to my clients
Read moreKeeping It Juicy
Vegetable juice is such an awesome way to get nutrients on the go.
And, it doesn’t have to taste terrible. I recently learned a new term “quaffable” which means ‘easy to drink’ and, while it is normally reserved for alcoholic beverages, I’m going to use it to describe the yummy juice I’ve been making.
Read moreHealthy AND Cute: Microneedling & Acupuncture Dreamteam
Acupuncture. Facial Care. Herbs. Health & Beauty.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a natural alternative to aggressive beauty treatments. Microneedling helps with: wrinkles, fine lines, acne, skin discolorations, scarring and other skin issues.
Read moreMiss--> Mrs. --> Ms. --> Dr.
When I was younger, I lived behind the Junior High School.
My house was almost always filled with friends who’d gotten injured during an after-school athletic event. I cleaned and patched countless scrapes, I assessed strained joints and massaged tight muscles. I gave water and made snacks and advised rest. During these times I also cut hair and endlessly discussed romantic and friend dramas; offering advice when warranted, but usually simply being a safe witness to the pain.
I was told I was a great friend.
I was told I’d be a great wife someday.
I was told I’d make an amazing mother.
What I never heard was that I’d be an incredible doctor.
My greatness was reduced to how I could be of service socially, never how I could make a profession out of my skills. I’ve often wondered if it would have been different had I been a boy...
It turns out that I am a great friend. I like to think I was a great wife (although my ex-husband may disagree) and I am an amazing mom.
I’m now also a pretty darn great doctor.
Choosing to pursue my doctorate degree in Chinese Medicine after a grueling 4 year masters program was arguably masochistic. Especially since this additional degree does not broaden my scope of practice in Texas.
What it does do, however, is give me additional knowledge and skill sets to better serve my clients. It gives me a title that commands more respect when coordinating patient care with Western medical providers. It shows my clients that I care enough to sacrifice more time and money for additional degrees to make sure that they are getting the best me possible.
Also, Dr. Valentine sounds way too good to pass up. . .
I’ll always “just be Jenna” to my clients, friends and family.
I’ll always "just be Mama” to my incredible daughter.
I’m sure some others will have other names for me - some endearing, some not- but…
To the rest of the world: I’ll be checking the Dr. box when it asks for title and that feels worth the effort.
love,
Dr. Jenna Valentine
Laying Down is SOOOO Basic. . .
Laying Down is SOOOO Basic. . . But, laying down on an infrared, negative ion, crystal filled mat that has the option to heat up is sooooo. . . uh, opposite of basic.
Honestly, the biomat I have in my South Austin location gives my North Austin location jealous vibes and I will most likely be getting a second mat so both locations can be ridiculously luxurious and extra af.
The mat is filled with rows of 5 alternating types of crystals: amethyst, obsidian, quartz, turquoise, and orange jade which each have a plethora of energetic healing potentials. It can be warmed up to your level of comfort and, when combined with a heat lamp, can feel like a cozy wellness nest (well-nest?)
Far infrared technology claims to help with pain relief and blood circulation and promote relaxation. Side benefit is that you feel like royalty laying on this gorgeous mat.
Come see me. Lay down in a non-basic way.
love,
Jenna