Aloha and welcome! My name is Giuliana, and I’m excited to share this space with you. As the founder of Dao del Mar, I created this blog to share insights from my experiences in acupuncture and East-Asian medicine, as well as my personal reflections on health, balance, and life’s journey.
My Path to Chinese Medicine
My journey into Chinese medicine began years ago when I studied massage and bodywork, where we learned Shiatsu and the basics of acupuncture and East-Asian medicine. I was immediately fascinated by how it explains natural phenomena in such a poetic and profound way. This fascination deepened after I moved to Hawaii and became part of an Acupuncture medicine school community, where I practiced tai chi, and assisted an acupuncturist while doing home visits. It was in that moment I knew I wanted to dive deeper into this art and I became a student of the school.
During the years of studying this practice, I was able to witness the miraculous ways people overcame many health challenges. At times, the healing wasn’t instant but instead planted a seed that set them on a journey of self-discovery. I had the opportunity to intern in both a hospital setting and with a private practitioner and martial arts master. He shared with me many incredible forms and meditations that guided me to become a better manual therapist and acupuncture practitioner. Even after school, I still feel this incredible curiosity and the certainty that there is always more to learn, staying open to evolving with the different perspectives and tools I discover along the way.
When I chose the name "Dao del Mar," I wanted to honor the roots of acupuncture and East-Asian medicine in Taoism. I believe that having a cultivation practice— through study, mindfulness, meditation, movement and being in service to others—is essential for staying connected to our life force. I invite each of you to find a practice that resonates most with you.
What I Hope to Share
Through this blog, I hope to share insights from my experience, including practical tips, case studies, and personal reflections on what it means to live a balanced and healthy life. I’ll also be highlighting different herbal medicinals and their role in supporting well-being.
Join the Journey
I invite you to follow along as we explore these topics together. Feel free to share your thoughts, questions, or areas you would like to learn more about. This space is as much for you as it is for me to share my passion for this practice.
Thank you for being here, and I look forward to embarking on this journey of health and discovery with you.
I am so looking forward to explore all the teachings and offerings from Dao del Mar.
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