Why TULIPS?

We have 12 main Acupuncture meridians and 7 of them cross in the chest and torso area. When we connect these meridians together it makes the shape of a tulip stem, leaf and flower. When we tap (using our index,middle and ring fingers) this tulip shape around each breast and down the stem on both sides of our body we move the lymph, energy and blood flow in our body, vital to maintaining health.

Why Tuesday?

Since Breast (lung and heart) health is so vital, promoting it once a week is a good place to start. We also love things that rhyme. Since we are promoting Tulips; Tuesday’s became the perfect day! Tap your tulips Tuesdays!

Lara Koljonen - Founder

Lara Koljonen is a licensed Acupuncturist and Owner of the Herbin Acupuncture and Wellness center in Hillcrest, San Diego. She started Essentially Pink in 2006 while finishing her Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Philosophy-Ethics from San Diego State University, San Diego and massage technician certificate from Mueller Massage school, San Diego. Lara is passionate about promoting public health, specifically Breast health and simply just wants everyone to feel great in their body.

About Essentially Pink

Essentially Pink is a grass roots SELF LOVE movement and paradigm shift. We are shifting from our fear based breast cancer model to one filled with self love and breast health. The cure for breast cancer is HEALING the body and supporting a lifestyle that supports PREVENTION.

Essentially Pink’s model for breast health is “sexy”- an acronym that stands for “S”- Self breast massage & Tulip Tap “E”- emotional & environmental connections to breast health “X”- out stress and “Y”- the breast health yes foods. Tuesday is breast health day, Tap your Tulips Tuesdays!

Our History

2006

Essentially Pink Created

2007

May – Breast Cancer Network of Strength Walk

2007

October 27th, 2007 Womyn’s Wonder – Feminist Art Collective – Fundraiser Dedicated to Women’s Health – Cream Coffee Bar

2008

October 2007 - Essentially Pink partnered with Keep-A-Breast at their event at Swift Tackle Circus in Oceanside, CA

2009

July 15th - Essentially Pink’s Art Into Action Project presents: Tulip Tuesday at Bar Basic

2009

October 15th - Essentially Pink “Bust a Move” – An Event to Move the Bust at Voyeur Night Club

2010

June 8th - Tulip Tuesday a Breast health event at the W Hotel