Events at Encircle Acupuncture
We love creating spaces for learning, connection, and rest — both inside and beyond the treatment room.
Events at Encircle
Our events are designed for our patients and the wider Nashville community to explore health, healing, and self-care more deeply.
From free educational talks and hands-on workshops to restorative experiences like acupuncture sound baths, Encircle events offer opportunities to slow down, ask questions, and reconnect with your body in meaningful ways. Whether you’re curious about acupuncture, interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, or simply looking for nourishing ways to care for yourself, you’re welcome here.
Check back often to see what’s coming up — we’re always dreaming up new ways to support your well-being.
TCM, Perimenopause & the Power of Second Spring
A Free Community Talk with Licensed Acupuncturist Teri Cook
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6-7PM | Encircle Acupuncture East Nashville
Perimenopause and menopause are often framed as something to “get through” or endure. Traditional Chinese Medicine tells a very different story.
Join us at Encircle Acupuncture in East Nashville for a free, in-person community talk with Licensed Acupuncturist Teri Cook, exploring how TCM understands hormonal transitions in the late 30s through 50s—and how this phase of life can become a powerful turning point rather than a loss.
In Chinese medicine, menopause marks the transition into Second Spring. As menstruation ends, the qi and blood once devoted to fertility are redirected to nourish the Heart and Spirit (Shen). With the right support, this shift can open the door to greater clarity, creativity, courage, and wisdom.
What We’ll Cover
- How TCM understands perimenopause and menopause through the Kidney system, yin, qi, essence, and blood
- Common symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, brain fog, mood changes, weight gain, and shifts in libido—through both Eastern and Western lenses
- Why changes in hormones and brain chemistry are not a failure, but a reorganization toward wisdom and self-care
- How acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and simple self-care adjustments can support this transition
- Reframing menopause as an evolution—not an ending—and reclaiming the power of the Muse, Mentor, and Matriarch
Nourishment You’ll Take Home
All attendees will receive:
- A warming, nourishing soup recipe designed to support the Kidney, Spleen, and Blood
- A packet of Chinese herbs to take home and use in the recipe, including Dang Gui, Huang Qi, Bai Shao, and more
This Talk Is For You If:
- You’re navigating hormonal changes in your late 30s–50s
- You’re experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, or brain fog
- You want a more holistic, empowering understanding of menopause
- You’re ready to work with your body instead of fighting it
Event Details
📍 Location: Encircle Acupuncture – East Nashville: 805 Woodland St, Suite 340, Nashville, TN 37206
🕰 Date & Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6-7PM (includes Q&A)
💛 Cost: Free!
🎟 Registration: Required (space is limited) - Register on Eventbrite
Menopause is not the death of our cycles—it’s an evolution.
We’d love to welcome you.
👉 Register for free on Eventbrite
About Teri Cook, L.Ac.
A graduate of Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, California, Teri brings two decades of clinical experience to the Encircle team. She loves collaborating with her fellow acupuncturists at Encircle, and also sees patients at a private practice in Mount Juliet.
Teri is passionate about women's health and loves supporting women through all stages of life with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her favorite parts of the day at Encircle are hearing success stories, and seeing people float out the door after their treatments.
Acupuncture + Sound Bath
In celebration of Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5-6:30PM | Encircle Acupuncture East Nashville
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating journey at our Acupuncture + Sound Bath event, where the ancient healing arts of acupuncture and sound therapy come together for a deeply restorative experience.
Participants will be invited to lie down comfortably in a recliner as our acupuncturist gently places fine needles at key points to enhance relaxation and facilitate energy flow. Meanwhile, the enchanting sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, and nature-inspired instruments will envelop the room, creating a harmonious atmosphere that promotes deep meditation and inner peace.
Each Acupuncture + Sound Bath will correlate with the Season & Element according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Calendar. Sessions will also include a small stone for you to have with you during the session, and then to take home afterwards. These stones are connected with the Seasons & Elements as used in Daoist Stone Medicine.
This unique combination of acupuncture, sound therapy and Daoist stone medicine aims to release blockages, reduce stress, and elevate your spirit. Join us for this transformative experience, and leave feeling renewed, centered, and deeply connected to yourself.
Event Details
📍 Location: Encircle Acupuncture – East Nashville: 805 Woodland St, Suite 340, Nashville, TN 37206
🕰 Date & Time: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5-6:30PM
💛 Cost: $60 (due at the time of booking and non-refundable)
🎟 Registration: Required (space is limited) - Click here to register. To book your spot, select February 15 on the calendar and then follow the prompts.
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