Dr. Tenelle Wilson, a NCCAOM board-certified and licensed Florida acupuncture physician, owner of Chrysalis Acupuncture & Wellness, is leading one-hour acupuncture clinics starting at 6 p.m. every Monday evening this month at CasaShanti, in downtown Fort Myers. Up to 10 attendees at each session can realize the benefits of this natural method that promotes healing without the use of medications, and may feel immediate relief, as well as on a long-term basis.

Auricular acupuncture is effective for stress management and anxiety, which is of major importance at this time. It promotes healing, releases endorphins, decreases the sympathetic nervous system activity (fight-or-flight response), activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest response), relaxes overly tight musculature and assists with detoxification.

Wilson received a Bachelors of Science degree in Alternative Medicine from Everglades University, Sarasota, earned a master's in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Academy of Five Element Acupuncture, in Gainesville, and is also certified in acupuncture point injection therapy. 

Cost: $30 per session. Location: 2052 Cottage St. To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com/e/265198565047. For more information, call 239-560-5224, email [email protected] or visit CasaShanti.us. See ad on page 43.