SEPTEMBER 23rd : GUEST HEALER @ FLORAMYE, LARKSPUR
COME VISIT DR. MARA AT FLORAMYE IN DOWNTOWN LARKSPUR 10-5PM FRIDAY SEPT 23rd FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE WITH GUA SHA BOOK HERE
YIN & RESTORE + EAR SEEDS WITH JORDIN AND DR. MARA
Sunday, May 22, 2022
6:00 PM 7:15 PM
Metta Yoga Corte Madera8 Tamalpais DriveCorte Madera, CA, 94925
Join Jordin Rodondi and Dr. Mara Canizarro for a yin yoga + ear seeds experience.
Surrender in a slow, deep, and meditative practice while being bathed in candlelight. To unwind the body, we will linger in yin and restorative poses while flowing through gentle movement sequences in between to release and let go. Riding the wave of breath, the nervous system will unwind and you'll leave feeling spacious in body and mind. This mindful class is open to all levels of experience and modifications will be offered.
Licensed acupuncturist Dr. Mara will be offering optional ear seeds to rebalance the physical and energetic body during savasana.
Regular drop in, class packs, and memberships apply for this special class!
Book HERE
THE FERTILE LAND OF ACUPUNCTURE WITH MARA CANIZZARO as featured on Talisman Lifestyle www.talismanlifestyle.com
We are so delighted to share that Mara has recently been married to her new love in Bolinas and moved to Sausalito from the city. She is very fond of her new home and is embracing being around all the Marin redwoods, salty fog, and sweet town vibes. I love how Mara described Marin;
“In Marin the elements come together in a dramatic, sweeping, and vivid way. The glimmering waters and hiking trails that wind over Mount Tam remind me of qi, of vitality, of meridians coursing through our bodies. I am very tied to geography and this is the first time in my life I get to live AND practice in Marin.”
She was also excited to let Talisman subscribers know that she will be introducing an herbal pharmacy into her practice. She will include Chinese and North American herbal formulations in capsules, powders, tinctures, and tea pills. These services will be available with a full medical history intake as well as pulse and tongue diagnosis in order to personalize the formulation and customize the formulation to your exact needs.
I asked Mara to share some of her favorite herbal supplements and she responded with excitement. “I rotate three herbal formulas on the regular: xiao yao san, gui pi tang, and ma zi ren. xiao yao san translates as “free and easy wanderer,” and the name is very apt! I take it for stress relief and emotional stability, especially when I get home from work to transition into the evening. Gui pi tang is fondly known as “student pills” because it strengthens our digestive system so we can think more clearly. And ma zi ren I take with me whenever I travel because it prevents me from getting stopped up, if you know what I mean! I take these formulas in powder form or as tea pills. A singular herb that is my favorite is called he huan hua— mimosa flower. It “lifts the spirit” and alleviates irritability due to stuck emotions. Plus it tastes like nectar if you find it fresh.”
After her response I was ready to add huan hua to my daily routine. I personally have used acupuncture to help with fertility and found it really helpful. Mara will also carry herbs that she has had success using in the past for helping women conceive. There are many she uses, but some common recommendations and herbs she will include in her pharmacy are maca (for libido), ashwagandha (an adaptogen to combat stress), and chasteberry (to boost progesterone production). These herbs all have traditional use and an emerging evidence base supporting their inclusion in women's health.
Not only do Chinese herbs help with the fertility process, but the benefits are most optimal when paired with sessions. During acupuncture, your body returns to homeostasis and hormones are released, including estrogen and progesterone. Mara has the ability in her sessions to increase or decrease your hormone levels to help with conception. Fertility sessions also can reduce stress, increases blood flow to reproductive organs, and balances the endocrine system. It’s a rewarding therapy for women trying to get pregnant and also a wonderful way to support the body through pregnancy.
Helping her patients get pregnant gives Mara a “high qi” moment in her day’s work. A dear patient of Maras was trying to get pregnant for approximately six months when she decided to try acupuncture. Mara treated her once a week for three weeks, and then when the pandemic hit they lost touch for several months. Eight months after those sessions, her patient reached out and told Mara she was seven months pregnant. Mara was ecstatic by the news. She also had success treating this patient during the pregnancy. She was experiencing painful varicose veins so Mara treated her for pain alleviation and stress reduction each week for a month resulting in the pain minimizing. And then to complete the process, when the baby was a few days late from the projected due date, Mara was able to do a house call visit to help move things along. In less than a day after treatment, her healthy baby arrived. What an honor to be involved in all components throughout the pregnancy on the way to motherhood.
I recently went to a weekly session with Mara and she put my body into a deep relaxation of which she calls a needle nap. It was exactly what I needed for my body to reset.
“How is it possible that I feel a high level of euphoria every time I get on your table?” I asked.
She explained, “There is a rather scientific reason why patients report feeling ‘a little stoned’ or incredibly relaxed and peaceful after an acupuncture session. It is because I incorporate points that not only address a patient's physical concerns, but several that treat the underlying cause of their symptoms.”
Mara gave me this example, “If a patient carries a lot of stress in their nervous system, she will incorporate points on the top of the head, the ears, as well as on the feet that activate the sympathetic nervous system. When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, the body is able to "rest and digest." In contrast, when we are constantly stressed, the parasympathetic nervous system, known as our "fight or flight" response, is more active. If the body is sending messages to be on guard of imminent danger, we cannot possibly digest our salad or sleep deeply at the same time. In order for my patients to return to optimum health, I make sure to give them plenty of time with the needles so their bodies are able to switch into the sympathetic nervous system-- a state of cellular restoration. Endorphins and other hormones are released and regulated, giving patients that floaty yet calm and deeply grounded sensation.”
If you're looking to float away for a moment in your day, or to increase your vitality and fertility, we highly recommend a session with the talented Mara. Mara’s humble attitude, given her skill in this arena, is another beautiful quality that I admire. Her repertoire of impressive clients keeps her in demand. I’d recommend booking in advance to get an appointment. You will leave feeling in a state of balanced bliss.
https://www.habacupuncture.com/mara
March 28th 2022— Mara’s First Health and Wellness Social Club
Sausalito, CA
Hosted on a beautiful floating home, Mara’s wellness event included 15 minute mini-acupuncture sessions, facial cupping, gua sha, as well as acupressure with ear seeds. Over 25 people attended from every age and walk of life. The experience was a smashing success for all! Please reach out if you or someone you know would be interested in hosting a wellness event in Marin!
SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED ACUPUNCTURE as featured on Talisman Lifestyle January 22, 2022
Mara Canizzaro’s growing clientele and practice in Marin County is a true testament to her talent as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine. Tying together health and spirituality is at the core of her career. So when you have a session with Dr. Canizzaro, not only do you get a healing acupuncture session, but you receive the subtle energy that comes from her deep understanding of your spiritual path and healing needs.
While studying divinity at Harvard, Mara challenged herself to deeply understand spirituality. Cultures from around the world value health in different ways and those values influence their attitudes towards spirituality. She finds that acupuncture and Eastern Medicine teamed with western notions of health, blossom into an undeniably effective way of accessing natural human strength.
Whether a patient comes in for a facial rejuvenation treatment or to reduce pain in their body, Mara finds that her patients sit up from their treatment feeling deeply relaxed and restored in their bodies. Often there is an instant glow to their skin as if they had just slept for eight hours. Acupuncture is about the body remembering how to heal itself. Much of her role is reminding each patient how to return to homeostasis, and with her specialized understanding of points and their connectivity, patients experience highly localized healing in different areas of the body. Every treatment is tailored to the individual.
Hands down her favorite point is Stomach 36. Called "Shu San Li" this point translates to "Leg 3 Mile." It was given this name because when stimulated people were able to sprint three miles with newfound energy afterward. This point is located a hand's length beneath the kneecap in a tender depression close to the outer shin bone. This point is incredible for energizing the entire body. Mara uses this point on patients who are experiencing low energy or want to boost their immunity. Stomach 36 promotes metabolism while nourishing the body's capacity to build new blood cells. If she had to pick one point to treat every adult in our modern world with its stressful demands, she would give us all Stomach 36.
This month, Mara invites you to try to find Stomach 36 or allow her to find it for you. She is offering a free 15-minute consultation and 30% off your first session. Keep an eye out for the ear seed event that we will be announcing with Mara in the upcoming Talisman issue. We can’t wait to announce the dates and location for this soon. To contact Mara about her offerings, visit www.habacupuncture.com