An Integrative Approach
to Acupuncture at
S.B. Family Wellness
Jetta Harris Also Offers Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, and Lifestyle Counseling
By Rebecca Horrigan
Read all of the entries in our “Self-Care in Santa Barbara, 2023 Edition” cover here.
As a believer in the powers of yoga, meditation, and breathwork, I’ve toyed with the idea of acupuncture. However, there’s a tiny problem — I’ve struggled with a vasovagal reflex, i.e., I’ve often fainted after shots, so using needles in order to relax had seemed like a contradiction. However, thanks to those handy-dandy practices listed above, I’ve mostly gotten it under control and was cautiously excited for my visit to Santa Barbara Family Wellness. It also didn’t hurt that acupuncturist Jetta Harris specializes in treating those who are nervous around needles.
Walking in, I expected to have a consultation and to be poked. I did not expect such a thorough interview about my sleep habits, menstrual cycle, nutrition, emotions, family history, etc. Thankfully, Harris approached each question in a nonjudgmental way that made it easy to open up, and I was delighted to receive a full spectrum of individualized advice on everything from the importance of eating a warm breakfast to winding down at night with a mint tea.
“I provide an integrative approach to acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through a lens of compassion and empathy,” she said. “While I specialize in reproductive health, fertility, and perinatal care, I am happy to care for all members of a family. My services include a consultation, acupuncture, cupping, gua, sha, moxibustion, and lifestyle and nutritional counseling depending, on what the goals of the session are.”
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