Restoring the Reserves
A Day Retreat for Replenishment, Stillness & Seasonal Alignment
Saturday, 11/16
10am-3pm
Multiple payment options available. More information coming soon.
As the brilliance of autumn fades and the stillness of winter draws near, we cross a seasonal threshold — when the clear, cutting energy of Metal begins to dissolve into the quiet depths of Water. This is a time to let go, draw inward, and focus on restoring the reserves that will carry us through the cold months ahead.
Rooted in Chinese medicine, this day retreat supports your transition from doing to being, from discernment to deep listening. Through grounding movement, hands-on care, nourishing seasonal foods, and time for reflection, we’ll tend body and spirit during this potent descent into winter.
Facilitated by Emily Morrison LAc, Erika Forsell LAc, and Chef SonyaJoy Key.
Emily Morrison, LAc, MAOM is the founder, lead practitioner, and instructor at Valley Spirit Acupuncture & Internal Arts in Beacon, NY. She began her career in holistic medicine with massage therapy, graduating from The Florida School of Massage in 2005. She completed her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2015 and is licensed to practice in New York.
From 2008 to 2023, Emily trained with the North American Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA), studying Chinese medicine and becoming a certified Instructor in Shenlong Xingyiquan and Li Ding Jingluo Qigong. In 2016, she became a Disciple of Dr. Vince Black, the founder of NATSTA, and served on the NATSTA Traditional Chinese Medicine Committee from 2019-2023. She is also a certified practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina™.
Emily's extensive training includes Classical Gongfu Medical Theory, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Herbalism, medical qigong, and Chinese Nutritional Therapy. She employs various modalities to create personalized treatment plans and aims to empower patients through education about their innate healing abilities.