Megan Richardson Wellness

Hello April! I’m so excited for Spring. Come shed your dull winter skin! Nourish yourself from head to toe, inside and out. For the month of April all cosmetic services are 20% off. Includes: - facial cupping - facial gua sha - Celluma LED - NuFace microcurrent... - cosmetic acupuncture- includes all of the above plus acupuncture to the face & body! See more

Calling all dancers! Join me for Using Essential Oils to Support Self-Care through Gibney’s virtual class program this Thursday, March 18, at 1:00 PM EST. In this workshop, you will learn what essential oils are and different ways they can be incorporated into your daily routine to support your physical and emotional well being. We will then focus on several specific essential oils and applications to address common challenges for dancers, such as muscle/tendon/joint pain, ...inflammation, mental focus, overwhelm, motivation, and immunity. Participants are welcome (but not required) to bring essential oils of choice. Register here: https://gibneydance.org/class-schedule/ @gibneydance @harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

What a pain in the back! I’m using electric stimulation on acupuncture needles to target low back pain. This is a great way to release trigger points, unwind fascia, and activate weak muscles! Did you know low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide? - Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections. - ...50% of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. - Approximately 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives. - Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organicmeaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer. - Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain Good news? Acupuncture can help with acute or chronic back pain AND regular acupuncture sessions reduce flare ups and new cases of back pain!!

What’s an ear seed? It’s a little sticker with a beed (gold, silver, or crystal) that is constantly stimulating an acupuncture point. It works to give a low level stimulus to the area. Great for a gentle reminder to our nervous system. You can use for stress, anxiety, pain, digestion, sleep, etc. It’s like an at home treatment of the ear needles I use in the office. Add these pretty little secret weapons at your next visit or get your at home kit @earseeds . . #auricularacupuncture #auricularacupressure #earseeds #swarovskicrystals #stressrelief #calmyourmind #earbling #holisticwellness

Join me to put yourself first for a few hours. Up your self love game! Learn new techniques and share your favorite way to refill your cup. Experiences will include: facial massage, gua sha/cupping, essential oils, meditation, dance, acupressure, EFT tapping, breath work & more. $25, 15% will go to @15percentpledge to raise up black owned small businesses. RSVP by DM or comment below. .... . . #selflove #memoments #wellbeing #mindfulness #livefully #holisticwellness #acupuncture #chinesenewyear #naturalbeauty #guasha #efttapping #meditation #relaxandrecharge See more

Today was an extra special self love day!! Started with a coaching call with @fallonfitzpatrick then a stress melting hot stone massage with Amy @beloved.wellness.doula (psst she’s in my suite serving up massages every Tuesday!). Up next was a healing musical vibratory session @thetunelife (also at @wearetheparlor) Last but not least finished up with an eyebrow shaping with Saida and mini make up session with Christina @hourglasscosmetics Thank you all for the healing & love you shared with me today!!

Happy Friday! Here’s what my 1 minute of self love between clients looked like today. Drop a comment and let me know what act(s) of self love you did today. (Nothing is too big or too small, if you did it I want to know) Self love doesn’t have to be a big event. It can be as little as taking 3 deep breaths, or sitting down to drink your morning coffee/tea, or locking the bathroom door so you can have 2 minutes of privacy doing whatever you need to do in the bathroom! My definition of self love is taking a moment to do something that’s all about YOU and for YOU with the sole purpose to nourish YOU.

Loving this from @desireemangandog Eucalyptus is the dawn of a new day. She brings hope and joyful anticipation for what lies ahead. Eucalyptus embodies gratitude for not only the big things, but also the little things that often slip away from our conscious awareness. She gives us the deepest of breadths to take in cleansing oxygen to clear our mind and support our body. In many ways, she helps us to receive blessings and gifts that lift our spirit. She even helps us accept... and see that there still is some goodness in humanity, after all. After living through many disappointments over the years, it is understandable to have a cynical viewpoint towards humanity and proceed with caution. Those betrayals and shortcomings have a way of occupying space in the Lungs, which limit the intake of pure air qi and shallows the breath. The pessimism prevents taking full advantage of the Lungs’ capacity to not only receive pure air qi, but also receive divine inspiration and gratitude. When the Lungs are restricted, then the rest of the body is restricted as well. Do you walk into new situations with your arms crossed over your chest and a smirk on your face? Do you have an internal checklist of red flags that you are actively hunting for? Do you doubt first, and then trust way later? Are you automatically in defensive mode? There is merit to being cautious and performing due diligence before opening ourselves vulnerably. However, there is a qualitative difference between being responsible and having a grim and bleak outlook to life. Eucalyptus invites in greater amounts of pure air qi (presence), and gifts us with appreciating what is already in front of us. Relief overcomes the soul as she teaches us to gradually melt into the peace of the present. Connection to the infinite present reminds us that there is no lack. The body no longer needs to be on guard for danger, as comfort and ease fills the chest and body with each inhale of Eucalyptus. When peace floods our spirit, we notice the shimmer of beauty in the littlest of things. It doesn’t require much to experience happiness. Just a nice deep breath. Check out her new book for more gems!

Feeling grateful to receive the covid vaccine today. This was not an easy decision but after research and much discussion it’s the right choice for me. The vaccine allows me to give my patients and family peace of mind and to start the return to normalcy. It gives me confidence that I can help my patients without jeopardizing my health or theirs. I hope it can be an invitation for us all to put our physical & mental health & wellbeing at the top of our to do lists in 2021. I will still follow all my safety procedures, both myself and patients will continue to wear masks, sanitizing between each client, and spreading out appointment times. Here’s to reclaiming our lives! . #grateful #covidvacccine #socialresponsibility #vaccine #acupuncture #healthy #science #healthcareworkers #dancemedicine #nyuloh #harknesscenterfordanceinjuries

#Repost @wearetheparlor Hosted our first, of many, private corporate events today! The day consisted of ... Rapid COVID Tests, IV Therapy, Cryotherapy and Booster Shots with @next_health Acupuncture with @meganrichardsonwellness Custom Facials and Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatments with @pietrosimoneofficial and @liliwayofficial Haircut and styling by @georgerylanderhair Massage with @hnd_tmpl Tune sessions with @thetunelife Talk about the ultimate pampered day of beauty and wellness! #happyholidays . . . . . #selfcare #holidayseason #holidayparty #beauty #wellness #gorgeous #worklife #lovewhatyoudo #holistichealth #spaday #luxurylifestyle #nyc #spa #acupuncture #facial #glowingskin #glow #weekendvibes #fridaymood #takecareofyourself #positiveenergy #corporatewellness @get_repost

The combo of acupuncture and infrared LED light therapy speeds up healing and feels so so good for painful joints. Have you tried this for any of these conditions: Knee osteoarthritis, patellar tendinitis, Achilles tendonosis, low back pain, cervical stenosis, carpal tunnel?? What did you think? If you haven’t tried it yet, come see me!!!

Take a trip to the forest with me

You can call me a witch anytime! When I was in acupuncture school I had to learn to be ok with not knowing exactly how or why things work. Our body, our life force, our universal energies are all very powerful and intelligent and if guided & nurtured in the right direction they will bring us into balance & health. Here’s to all my fellow witches, warlocks & wizards, may you keep sharing your healing magic.

Let’s face it it’s been rough this year and November might be the most anxiety provoking month yet. We need to make sure we’re putting on our oxygen masks before helping others. I’m finding taking time for my self care is the only way to get through my day. Because of this I’m offering 2 specials this month to help you prioritize you! 1) Election week special - 30 minute melt your stress away session. $60 2) Schedule any 2 regular services in November and receive 20% off each session. (self pay only)

Feeling all the feels Loving my new #glossgenius scheduling system that automatically captures client reviews.

Ahh cupping therapy Cupping helps reduce muscle tension & pain, boosts immunity, increases circulation, removes toxins, and helps with overall relaxation.

What’s better than a nap on a rainy day? An acu nap!!! That floaty, refreshed, non-stressed, slightly high feeling :@acu_prints

#repost Thank you @boundlessbykara for highlighting The Parlor’s @meganrichardsonwellness as one of the best providers in NYC for holistic bodywork! As an Acupuncturist who specializes in multi-modality holistic therapies, Megan Richardson’s treatments are customized and patient specific. Megan combines acupuncture, essential oils, cupping, Gua Sha, massage therapy, micro current and LED within her sessions, based on her patients needs. .... . . . . #boundlessbykara #TheParlorMember #wellnesswednesday #selfcare #healthylifestyle #holistichealth #holistichealing #acupuncture #takecareofyourself #wellbeing #nyc #entrepreneur #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #heal #fitfam #cupping #massage #guasha See more

I love my clients! There should never be a one size fits all approach to life, especially in healing.

How tight are your abs? Strong abs help support your back and provide a stable base for all movement. BUT short, tight abdominal muscles can contribute to back, neck & hip pain, as well as digestive and reproductive system issues. It’s all about yin & yang -aka balance! Don’t forget to stretch and myofascially release your abs. And of course hit up your acupuncturist if you’re having any digestive, breathing, menstrual, or musculoskeletal issues- it just might be those bad ass abs of yours!

This pumpkin cookie recipe is the perfect thing to welcome in fall! Follow the link to get instructions for the recipe: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipes-pumpkin-cookies.

Our course for the @_iadms_ iConference is now posted! Anyone who is an IADMS member can watch it now on their website or app. Also, don’t forget to join the Q&A on Thursday night 8:30pm EST, where we will be answering your questions and discussing the information discussed in the conference.

Self care is always necessary but you definitely earned it this year.... because you’ve been: 1. locked in a nyc apartment for 5 months 2. exercising/dancing non-stop free online classes 3. working from a temporary makeshift home office which is now your reality for the next 5 months. 4. wearing a hole in your couch streaming every entertainment platform... 5. home schooling your children for the indefinite future Come see me at my new location Book online, link in bio. . #acupuncture #essentialoils #manualtherapy #exerciserehab #athletictraining #selfcare #mentalhealth #stressrelief #feelgood See more

I’m loving meeting so many badass lady entrepreneurs whether they’re clients, affiliates or the amazing professionals working alongside me @wearetheparlor #Repost @theskoop.inc We spent the day touring the hottest new spot in town @wearetheparlor, a chic and luxurious destination for all things beauty and wellness. After an acupuncture session with @meganrichardsonwellness, a lymphatic drainage body treatment with @liliwayofficial, and a haircut with @jillthehairexpert, we’re heading into the weekend feeling relaxed and refreshed #acupuncture #wellness #selfcare #beautyinsideandout #feelgoodlookgood #womensupportingwomen #entrepreneur #womenownedbusiness

Impress your guests with a delicious homemade pesto dip that packs an extra punch of flavor with help from Lemon and Basil essential oils. A perfect companion for crackers, chips, bread, noodles, and more, this recipe is bound to be a favorite: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-spinach-pesto-dip.

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