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Dr Sonia Tan with Toronto Balance Method Acupuncture Class

Montreal Balance System Acupuncture class

First Langara Balance System Acupuncture Class

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😁 Happy to be representing and helping the athl

😁 Happy to be representing and helping the athletes reduce stress, muscle tension and pain as well as increase their energy at the @dragonboatbc Dragon Boat Festival once again this year! Yay for Acupuncture helping enchance performance at sports events! 🙌🏻 And we are doing it Balance System Acupuncture style - known for quick and effective results that doesn't "poke the bear". 💁🏻‍♀️

Check out the wrist band made from the acubase and eco-friendly @acufast needles! 👍🏻

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Weekend wisdom: Notice how the stiffest tree is ea

Weekend wisdom: Notice how the stiffest tree is easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind. -BruceLee @BruceLee

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Who likes sweets?!? Even if you don't, it is a tim

Who likes sweets?!? Even if you don't, it is a time to be thankful for the sweet things that life bestows on us. Today is the Mid-Autumn festival in Chinese culture aka the Moon festival or my fave - the Mooncake festival. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which this year lands today on September 21, 2021. It is the second most important holiday in Chinese culture, and is a time of reuniting with family and loved ones, and a time to pray for a good harvest. 🙏

You may have also heard of some other mythical stories of the Jade Rabbit and the lovers that were only able to reunite on this day every year. Other traditions include making lanterns and of course, eating those yummy mooncake pastries!

May you all have a beautiful and easy rest of fall, and enjoy celebrating the little things in life with those meaningful people to you. ❤️

#MidAutumnFestival #MooncakeFestival #ChineseMedicine #FengShui #Astrology

Weekend wisdom: Try and fail, but don't fail to tr

Weekend wisdom: Try and fail, but don't fail to try. -Stephen Kaggwa

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This is going to be great! Unique, thought-provoki

This is going to be great! Unique, thought-provoking, and insightful. How do you approach longevity in your life and in medicine?

I am honoured and grateful to be among the esteemed speakers! TY to my alma mater Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine @yosanuniversity and @chinesemeddoc for the invite!

Join us October 3, 2021! 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ysu-integrative-symposium-on-healthy-aging-and-longevity-medicine-tickets-160635463997

#LongevityMedicine #HealthyAging #AgeGracefully #Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #BalanceAcupuncture #ChineseHerbs

What the world needs is more celebration of our di

What the world needs is more celebration of our diversity and to see how that actually creates more opportunities, balance and strength in our world! I'd say we also need more people like Director Carol Lee and her team @chinatownfoundation for their outstanding organizing of the celebration of roots, culture, adaptabilty and resilience at #lightupchinatown!

I loved indulging in my favourite foods and shops such as @bamboovillageco @modernizetailormade New Town Bakery and @chinatownbbq with my family and friends. Yum!

As an Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner, it's my belief one needs to learn more, represent and defend the culture that gave you your profession, no matter the colour of one's skin. Come support and enjoy the community light up!

#lightupchinatown #ilovechinatown #ChineseMedicine

Weekend wisdom: As soon as you trust yourself, you

Weekend wisdom: As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to life. -Johnathan Wolfgang Von Goethe

Photo from the North Star Cottage hub for technicolour self-cultivation, and gracious hosts of @mjtakes @veru.72 @mrs.bright.side2021 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

#NothingBetterThanFamily #InspiringQuotes

At 7:01pm today, the 8th month of the Metal Ox yea

At 7:01pm today, the 8th month of the Metal Ox year begins. It is Bái Lù - White Dew 白露 where we begin to see white dew on the leaves.👀 We are in the 2nd month of the Fall + Metal season heading toward the midpoint of Autumn/Metal season on September 23, the Autumn Equinox 秋分 Qiū Fēn. There’s no denying it, the season of Autumn is clear this time of year, with the air more cool and sharp, just like Metal.💨 Get the socks and scarves out!

Astrologically, the Dīng 丁 Yǒu 酉 Fire Phoenix month begins. This is man-made (Yin) Fire, that can burn big yet if used well, it can also polish and refine to become something beautiful, like jewelry. So this could be a conflict - or honed to create beauty. Also the Phoenix and Ox are friends and like to create more Metal. That means, sharpness, details and near perfection are enhanced this month - good or bad. Careful of burning cutting words and exercise patience. Dig into your light, set a schedule, be persistent and refine.

Balance Acupuncturists, this month is a continuation of soothing the controlling Fire-Metal elements with the bridge of Earth. Alternatively, Seasonal Balance problems may come up with the amplified metal - Remember to balance the channel problem with the season we are in.

In Feng Shui, one of the easiest ways to conserve Qi in our own home is to put the toilet seat down! Yes you read right! Draining areas should be COVERED.✋ Keep the Qi flow in the home from sinking and constantly needing regeneration. Every flush is depleting the Qi, literally!. It is also unsightly and potentially hazardous. Change it to positive and safe energy, and in turn, protect the unseen Qi from being drained and harmed.

Remember it’s best to know your specific Astrological birth chart and Feng Shui. Beyond minor tips, Classical Feng Shui involves specific calculations of building energy, its age and direction to establish balance, not just aesthetics. To enhance your harmony of the Qi 氣 (气) in all things, become astute observers.

May the Qi be with you! 🤞🏄‍♀️

Photo by @thetickphotography.

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Weekend wisdom: If you re not willing to risk the

Weekend wisdom: If you re not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. -Jim Rohn

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Weekend wisdom: He who never made a mistake, never

Weekend wisdom: He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery. -Samuel Smiles

It was a thrill and pleasure to meet Director Caro

It was a thrill and pleasure to meet Director Carol Lee of the @ChinatownFoundation and hand over our donation from the 15 year celebrations of my clinic Red Tree Wellness! We are grateful and appreciative of they work they do for our community. 🙏 It is close to our hearts and a part of our culture and medicine. ❤️

Photo by @thetickphotography.

#SupportLocal #ChinatownYVR #MyChinatown
#VeryVancouver #NonProfits #NonProfitLife #TheCanadianCollective #ExploreVancouver #Chinatown

Weekend wisdom: Great things never came from comfo

Weekend wisdom: Great things never came from comfort zones. -Neil Strauss

Weekend wisdom: He who would learn to fly one day

Weekend wisdom: He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; One cannot fly into flying. -Friedrich Nietzsche.

Photo by @TheTickPhotography.

At 3:40 pm today, the 7th month of the Metal Ox ye

At 3:40 pm today, the 7th month of the Metal Ox year begins. It is Lì Qiū - Stand Fall 立秋. It’s Fall’s turn to Stand Up and the Metal season begins! It is the start of the Northern Hemisphere cooling trend and cooler air temperature. More specifically, when the wind blows, is the wind still warm or is it cool? Prepare to slowly help your body’s Qi stay warm and protected. Scarf or sock weather yet? Get ready. On August 23, Chǔshǔ - End of Heat 處暑 (处暑) begins and heat withdraws.

In Feng Shui, we observe how Wind blows and how Qi settles into Water. With cooler Wind, be mindful of where/how the Wind enters into your home. Is your front door in direct opposition to your back door or a window? This is a harmful + draining “Poison Arrow” Qi shooting through your home. Think of a Wind tunnel. Redirect this by putting something large enough in the way of the flow, such as a chest or plant. Remember beyond these minor tips, Classical Feng Shui involves calculations of energy to establish balance, not just design.

Astrologically, it is the Bǐng 丙 Shēn 申 Fire Monkey month. The energy melts down obstacles and thoughts, and redirects energy into action. The month takes control, breaks down barriers, and gets work done. Utilize this year's occurrence of Fire in this month by asking yourself, what is your passion and fire that drives you? Take advantage of the Metal energy of analysis, and look at what you can refine. Use the passion of Fire to get this Metal work done!

Balance Acupuncturists, look at soothing the controlling Fire-Metal elements with the bridge of Earth. Perhaps using Jueyin-Yangming CC and my favourite Shen balance flow combo on the crown of the head-you know which ones! 😉

Remember it’s best to know your specific Astrological birth chart and Feng Shui. To enhance your harmony of the Qi 氣 (气) in all things, become astute observers.

May the Qi be with you!

Photo by @thetickphotography.

#ThreeEssences #Astrology #FengShui #ChineseMedicine #Acupuncture #TanBalance #BalanceAcupuncture #BalanceSystemAcupuncture #5Elements #5Phases

Weekend wisdom: Pain is inevitable. Suffering is o

Weekend wisdom: Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -Haruki Murakami

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What do you do to reset? What are you choosing to

What do you do to reset? What are you choosing to do with the time that you have left here on Earth? Where do you derive your joy and passion from? 🤔

My most recent trip back to my birthplace province was one of the most meaningful family visits I have ever had. I am at a loss for the words to describe my gratefulness of the time and intentional connection with my family. This was especially relevant for me in our current world, and my every day consciousness of my graceful aging.

Much love to all my family and extended family. I think about Grandpa Cheng and what he created - regular family gatherings with intentions to "Make Happy". These in turn, transformed cousin relationships into closer connections more akin to brothers and sisters. I think about Grandpa Tan and his ability to stop and observe, then go with the flow. To my beloved partner and family - I love your hearts, souls, laughter and support. TY also to the North Star Cottage and it's reset button. I miss and love you all! ❤️

Reset done (for now), realignment done (until next needed), love and support never done, always flowing. 😊❤️

We had a blast at our annual Red Tree Wellness Inc

We had a blast at our annual Red Tree Wellness Inc - Team Summer Social, 2021 edition celebrating 15 years! We pushed our boundaries and encouraged each other to be fearless! TY @grousemountain for a thrilling Ropes course, delicious meal and serene experience. This one was one of the best in our books, and we will return!

Get out there and expand and flow with the summer everyone!

Weekend wisdom: People who say it cannot be done,

Weekend wisdom: People who say it cannot be done, should get out of the way of those doing it. -George Bernard Shaw

Photo by Alessio Lin on Unsplash.

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Weekend wisdom: I have just 3 things to teach: sim

Weekend wisdom: I have just 3 things to teach: simplicity, patience and compassion. These 3 are your greatest treasures. -Lao Tzu.

Photo by Dr. Sonia F. Tan Inc.

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Weekend wisdom: Surround yourself with only people

Weekend wisdom: Surround yourself with only people that will take you higher. -Oprah Winfrey @Oprah

Photo by @SoniaFTan.

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