In this episode, I sit down with my acupuncturist, Dr. Jonathan Pyndus, to talk about the incredible role acupuncture can play in supporting mind-body healing, energy flow, and physical health.

I began seeing Dr. Jon during one of the most emotionally and spiritually challenging seasons of my life. Despite continuing to exercise and eat well, I was gaining weight, struggling with sleep, and experiencing digestive issues. The only thing that had shifted was my emotional and energetic state. Our sessions became a place where I felt safe to soften, to reconnect. Acupuncture gave my body space to come back into alignment—to feel whole again.

In this episode, we explore:

✔️ What acupuncture actually is (both modern and traditional perspectives)

✔️ How acupuncture works with energy meridians and the flow of qi

✔️ Why stress, trauma, and stored emotion impact digestion, sleep, and weight

✔️ How physical symptoms are often signals from deeper layers of the body

✔️ Why movement and nutrition alone may not create lasting change without energetic alignment

✔️ How acupuncture complements functional nutrition, fitness, and coaching

✔️ What to expect if you're looking for acupuncture

This episode is for anyone feeling disconnected from their body, stuck in a healing plateau, or curious about how energy-based practices can support your overall well-being.

Connect with Dr. Jon:

pyndusacupuncture.com 

Stay Connected:

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DISCLAIMER: This show is for educational purposes only. Carissa and her guests are not, or are not acting as a doctor, therapist, or medical professional. The information in this show is not meant to diagnose or treat any health condition. It is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only.