Tea Time With Jo|Acupuncture & Vaginal Steam Panel

Recently, Steamy Chick asked me to join a panel discussion on the use of Vaginal Steaming (Pelvic Hydrotherapy) in an Acupuncture practice. I was honored to be a part of this panel and to get to interact with Keli (Steamy Chick owner and educator) and Dr. Emily Siy (a fantastic college who practices in NY).

During our discussion, Dr. Emily and I shared why we became practitioners of Traditional East Asian Medicine,  how we discovered the practice of pelvic steams, how we integrate steams into our practices, some case studies and more. While there were some technical difficulties during the recording of this discussion; Keli did her best to edit the awkward parts out :) You can watch it here.

Getting to know Dr. Emily was fantastic! I had not connected with her before knowing we were going to be on the panel together, but I am so grateful we did. She practices in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. Her practice offers Acupuncture, Herbal Consultations, Vaginal Steaming, Vaginal Smoking, Private Yoga, Qi Gong and more. I think it is amazing that she offers the practice of Vaginal Smoking. This is also known as "Fumigation" or "Dry Steaming". It is rare to find a practitioner who offers this service in-office because the smoke it produces can be problematic inside enclosed treatment rooms. Vaginal Smoking can be very beneficial for those who cannot steam due to contraindications. It is especially useful for helping to manage excessive vaginal bleeding and for healing hemorrhoids and prolapse.

One of the distinguishing factors about Dr. Emily's practice is her emphasis on offering her services to, and promoting healing in, marginalized communities. She strives to make her practice a safe space for Women of Color and members of the LGBTQ+ community, including offering periodic virtual healing circles for these groups.

You can learn more about Dr. Emily and her practice by visiting her website or her Instagram page. I also suggest checking out her blog. She has very informative posts such as the one in which she shares 10 Ways to Make Your Acupuncture Treatment More Efficient.

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