Upcoming Events
Takoma Park Street Festival
Join us for the 45th year of the Takoma Park Street Festival. You can find us at booth 5 near the corner of Carroll and Tulip.
Date
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, MD
Price
Free
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Bring acupuncture and sound healing to your space.
We have led sessions at yoga studios, community festivals, corporate events, and private gatherings, shaping each one for your group. Whether you're planning a staff wellness day, retreat, birthday, or a quiet session for yourself, tell us what you have in mind.
What we offer:
Community acupuncture, seated in a shared room, for groups of any size
Sound healing with crystal bowls and chimes, on its own or paired with acupuncture
Yin yoga and acupuncture workshops, co-taught with a partner instructor
Qi gong, cupping, and seasonal Chinese medicine talks for teams and staff days
Private sessions for one or two, at home or in a garden
We travel throughout the DMV. Cost follows group size, length, and location, so start with a free consultation and we'll shape the rest together.
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Past Events
Free Community Acupuncture In The Park!
Join us for an outdoor gathering that invites you to soften, release, and reconnect through free community auricular (on the ear) acupuncture in zero-gravity chairs set against the backdrop of rustling leaves and cicada songs!
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol will be used on the ears. Research shows that this protocol is great for detoxing, managing substance abuse, relieving stress and anxiety, and improving behavioral health. Everyone receives the same protocol to maintain privacy and a quiet healing space.
Benefits include:
+ Relaxation and regulation of the nervous system.
+ Resilience through collective healing—we regulate more deeply when we heal together and in nature.
+ Restoration of rhythm to the body and spirit.
+ Release of tension to balance your energy.
+ Replenishment of your sense of presence.
Date
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Time
6:00 & 6:30 PM (weather permitting)
Location
Thomas-Siegler House & Garden Park
Price
Free
Late Summer Acupuncture Sound Healing in the Garden
As the season ripens and the air turns golden, join us in the garden for a restorative evening of acupuncture and sound healing. Live tones of crystal bowls and chimes ripple through the body while acupuncture harmonizes digestion, relieves stress, and grounds you. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. The garden sits at a private address in Silver Spring, shared with you after you register.
Date
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location
A private garden in Silver Spring, MD
Price
$65 per person
Reset & Restore: A Vagus Nerve Workshop
Explore the healing power of your nervous system through yin yoga, acupuncture, and mindfulness. This immersive workshop activates the vagus nerve—your body’s pathway to rest, connection, and resilience. Experience slow, breath-focused yoga poses, a guided acupuncture session targeting parasympathetic regulation, and sound healing for integration. Learn how vagal tone affects digestion, sleep, and emotional balance, and discover lifestyle shifts rooted in both neuroscience and Chinese medicine. Ideal for anyone seeking stress relief, trauma recovery, or deeper embodiment. No yoga experience required—just a willingness to restore your inner calm and vitality.
Facilitated by Angelique Raptakis (E-RYT500) and Dr. Marie Najjar (DAc, LAc).
Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location
Grace Studios (Silver Spring, MD)
Price
$75 per person
Free Community Acupuncture In The Park!
Join us for an outdoor gathering that invites you to soften, release, and reconnect through free community auricular (on the ear) acupuncture in zero-gravity chairs set against the backdrop of rustling leaves and cicada songs!
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol will be used on the ears. Research shows that this protocol is great for detoxing, managing substance abuse, relieving stress and anxiety, and improving behavioral health. Everyone receives the same protocol to maintain privacy and a quiet healing space.
Benefits include:
+ Relaxation and regulation of the nervous system.
+ Resilience through collective healing—we regulate more deeply when we heal together and in nature.
+ Restoration of rhythm to the body and spirit.
+ Release of tension to balance your energy.
+ Replenishment of your sense of presence.
Date
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Time
6:00 & 6:30 PM (weather permitting)
Location
Thomas-Siegler House & Garden Park
Price
Free
The Fragrant Flow: Sufism & Daoism Healing Series
Immerse yourself in a sensory journey of stillness and subtle energy with The Fragrant Flow, a unique healing workshop weaving together the philosophies of Sufism and Daoism.
Facilitated by Yasemin Kasim Luebke, Aromatherapist, Author, Founder, Sufi Aromatherapy and Dr. Marie Najjar, DAc, LAc, Doctor of Acupuncture.
Date
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location
Willow Street Yoga (Takoma Park, MD)
Price
$60
Healing and Resilience: Navigating Trauma from war, genocide, oppression, & chaos
Featuring a discussion of the psychological consequences of war and violence by research psychologist Dr. Nanmathi Manian, PhD.
Followed by guided acupuncture and sound healing to support well-being and renewal, facilitated by Catherine Belleza, MAc, Master of Acupuncture, and Dr. Marie Najjar, DAc, LAc, Doctor of Acupuncture.
Sponsored by Peace Action.
Date
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Time
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location
Willow Street Yoga (Takoma Park, MD)
Price
Free
Unity of the Soul: Sufism & Daoism Healing Series
This workshop explores the profound truth shared by the teachings of Sufism and Daoism: that separation is an illusion, and unity is our original nature.
This immersive experience includes acupuncture to attune the body to the current of unity within and around us, sound healing to soften mental chatter and reconnect with the frequency of the soul, and group healing to co-regulate, release, and remember ourselves through the presence of community.
Facilitated by Dr. Marie Najjar, DAc, LAc.
Date
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location
Willow Street Yoga (Takoma Park, MD)
Price
$60
Affirmations of the Heart: Sufism & Daoism Healing Series
In this session, we will explore the philosophical similarities between the heart and the tongue in Sufi and Daoist philosophies.
Exploration followed by group acupuncture and sound healing.
Date
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time
2:30 - 5:30 PM
Location
Willow Street Yoga (Takoma Park, MD)
Price
$65
Yin Yoga & Acupuncture Workshop: Summer Abundance
A summer workshop blending yin yoga and acupuncture with Angelique Raptakis and Dr. Marie Najjar, aligning body, mind, and spirit with the Fire element and the energy of summer.
Date
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Time
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Price
$55
Community Acupuncture
Did you know that community acupuncture can help with pain relief, stress reduction, and improved sleep quality? It’s also an affordable way to experience the benefits of acupuncture. Join us for our next community acupuncture session and experience the healing power of acupuncture in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
Time
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location
Columbia, MD
Price
$35