We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dr. Zelina Medina. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Zelina, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day are my favorite and the most powerful. I pray, I meditate, I have tea and then I start my mind-body-spirit practice. Usually some Yoga asanas and other intuitive and somatic movements. Then I have breakfast.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Z. I am a holistic doctor trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Curanderismo and more. My brand name is Acuvida, it means living a precise life. I created this brand in 2016 as a healing space, but also a reminder of self devotion and living with intention. I offer in person and virtual services for women and a variety of health concerns. I work with women beyond the physical and support with integrating mind, body and spirit. I specialize in women’s health, mental health, trauma and autoimmune, and more. I strive to be a mentor and inspiration to support growth and integration.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
From a very young age, I used to seek external validation disguised by offering my help and silencing my own needs. Through my healing journey, inner work and embodiment practices, I realized this was a core wound that needed tenderness and healing and now the truth has been revealed that I am here as an invitation and to live out my life’s purpose and share my gifts, as a doctor, artist and human.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There have been several times where I wanted to give up. I have had such complex trauma that suicidal thoughts have been a part of my life. Sometimes that pain has felt overwhelming.
My healing journey and my connection to Spirit has always saved me.
My guides continue to remind me of my resilience, my beauty and my gifts.
I pray that anyone feeling this way to overcome those thoughts as well.
It gets better on the other side.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
I am an open book. I have nothing to hide. My truth has been revealed.
When you do the inner work, when you integrate and meet the real you, you have no reason to hide.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What will you regret not doing?
With everything, I almost always say, I wish I had done this sooner.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://DrZelinaMedina.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/drzelina_acuvida
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/zelinamedina
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrZelinaAcuvida
- Yelp: https://yelp.com/biz/acuvida-acupuncture-south-pasadena
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DrZelina_Acuvida
- Other: https://acuvidaacupuncture.com
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Andrea Sixtos
