Happy Lunar New Year!
The Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and we’re entering the Year of the Fire Horse—one of the most dynamic and energetic combinations in the 60-year Chinese zodiac cycle!
What does the Fire Horse bring?
The Horse represents freedom, enthusiasm, and forward momentum. Horses are known for their animated, social nature and their drive to gallop toward their goals with passion and energy.
Fire adds even more intensity—think creativity, ambition, and transformation. When you combine Fire with the already-energetic Horse, you get a powerful year for bold action and big breakthroughs.
The Fire Horse energy is a double-edged sword:
- The upside: This is a fantastic year for starting ambitious projects, making decisive moves, and pursuing dreams that need serious horsepower behind them.
- The challenge: All that intensity can lead to restlessness or burnout if we’re not careful. The key is channeling the energy wisely.
Historically, Fire Horse years were viewed with a mix of excitement and caution—the energy was considered almost too powerful to manage! Today, we celebrate it as a time for dynamic leadership and meaningful change.
Waitlists Are Here!
We’re excited to announce a new feature in our patient portal! If your preferred provider is fully booked, you can now add yourself to a waitlist. When an appointment opens up, we’ll reach out right away to get you scheduled.
Here’s how it works:
When you’re scheduling an appointment and see that your provider is booked, you’ll notice a new option to “Create a Waitlist Entry.” Click on it, and a text box will appear where you can add your preferences—like specific dates, times, or any helpful notes. The provider you selected will automatically populate in the preference field.
This new feature makes it easier than ever to get the care you need, exactly when you need it!
When you click on it a text box will come up.

In the preference section it will populate the provider you selected.

Pro tip – Keep in mind that the “Preference” section is a free text field, this where you add the date(s) and time(s) you would like or applicable notes.
Kitchen Medicine for Colds & Coughs — Join Julie’s Class!
Julie is back at Mississippi Market in St. Paul with a hands-on class all about using simple kitchen ingredients to support your body during cold and flu season. Learn how to make warming teas, soothing soups, and other TCM-inspired remedies with foods you probably already have at home.
When: Monday, February 9th, 6pm
Where: West 7th location of Mississippi Market, St. Paul
Spots: Limited—just a few left!
We hope to see you there!


