So, who knew opening a business could be so exhausting? Last week was a literal sweat storm of manic madness…but the new Abundant Health Acupuncture location in Tacoma opened on Monday, May 5th.
Many thanks to all who participated to help get the space up and running - and if you couldn’t be there…thanks for your good vibes!
At Dim Sum a few weekends ago, someone pointed out that the new location was opening on Cinco de Mayo, and I’m sure I looked rather stupefied as I don’t even think the thought had really crossed my mind.
Honestly, the "stars" were consulted for when the best time to open a business would be, and it turns out that new moons are excellent "energetic" times to open a new business…so far so good is all I have to say. 3 new clients for my massage practice in the two days we’ve been open.
One particular person, who shall remain nameless, had the humor to say he wished we had plenty of flan for the grand opening day, as he was sure it was the perfect TCM treat…I now have him to thank for the Rice a Roni jingle being stuck in my head. But at least I have a smile on my face. Alas, no margaritas were to be had on Monday, exhaustion alone sufficed for a drunken state of mind.
So - here is perhaps the most current picture of my massage room. It’s hard to get a good "overall" picture of the room with my camera, and if that happens, I’ll be sure to post it.
Landscape style so you can see the door trim. More fine work from Carlos Taylor-Swanson of Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings and Gallery (if you haven’t read previous posts, he also did all of the AMAZING free-standing cabinets in each of the 5 rooms at the practice).
My room (early on in the setup process -it looks a little different now) but you get the idea, at least of my coppery orange "metal" wall.
More detail of that wonderful cabinetry!
IF I remember correctly (and that’s a big IF right now) my cabinet was made from whorled maple and trimmed/cased out with cherry…super sweet!
Word on the street is that these cabinets go for a nice round, healthy amount…so if you’re interested, start saving, and give Carlos a call for an estimate. Size, type of wood, and finish will all add to the cost. Carlos does plenty of other excellent work, and has a gallery in the front of his shop with new work constantly being displayed by various artists!
The next two pictures are from last week. I haven’t had a chance yet to get good pics of the reception area and other treatment rooms, but will post some soon, I hope.
This is the view of reception from the front door. Yep - you guessed it - Carlos made the desk too! Pictures have been hung now, and the space has been cleaned up - so forgive the clutter, please!
View of reception from the front desk - again from a week ago, so it’s changed since then.

That’s the bulk of all I have right now…hopefully in the next week the remaining baseboard trim and other small, fine touches will be completed. I know we will all be laughing in a few weeks when the wheels are churning and it’s business as usual. But oh, what I wouldn’t give for a few days off, a massage, some acupuncture…