As I turn 50, I’ve decided to try new things: scary things, silly things, “weird” things, unusual things… here are a few of them and my experiences!

Acupuncture: As I prepared for surgery last year, I wanted to be mentally prepared, so I visited an acupuncturist. I found him through a neighbor who used his services after chemotherapy. His name is Austin and he runs his practice out of the back of his and his wife’s coffee shop: a funky, eclectic shop called Starfish and Coffee.

Way more hippie than hipster, he’s the kind of soul you expect to find in San Francisco or on a New Mexico commune. He’s got a really laid back vibe, but once he starts talking, you know he knows his stuff! He’s very intuitive, and very professional. I felt different after every session, and since high blood pressure and anxiety were things I wanted to tackle, I felt it was beneficial!

Would I recommend: YES