My First Acupuncture Session: What Our Bodies Carry Before Our Minds Are Ready to Admit It
Last Thursday, I had an acupuncture session with Dr. Michiko Yoshifuji. From the moment I entered the office, I noticed the calming atmosphere—the subtle medicinal scent, soft music, low lighting, and beautiful décor. It immediately felt like a place of peace and sanctuary.
Dr. Michiko greeted me warmly, and after I took off my shoes, I followed her into the treatment room. She asked thoughtful questions about my health and really listened.
During the acupuncture session, she told me, “Try not to think. Focus on your body.”
Of course, as soon as I tried not to think, I noticed just how much my mind was racing—business, my practice, family, responsibilities, and all the things that constantly need my attention. Each time my thoughts wandered, I gently brought myself back to my body, the music, the darkness, and the sensations I was experiencing.
After the acupuncture, Dr. Michiko also did a gentle massage. When I walked out of the office, I felt almost reborn. My body felt so good and deeply relaxed.
She said that I carry a lot of tension in my back, and it made me think about how much tension many immigrant women carry in our bodies. We organize, juggle, take care of others, manage families and careers, and wear so many different hats every day. We may not always be aware of how much we are carrying, but our bodies often are. They hold the stress, responsibility, and constant movement that we have learned to simply keep going through.
This session was so needed.
I highly recommend Dr. Michiko Yoshifuji at ROOTS Mindful Acupuncture. Her office is conveniently located near Bryant Park and easily accessible by multiple subway lines.
