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10/01/2026
Our latest journal post is all about embracing darkness. With the Fall Equinox in the rearview mirror, from here until December, darkness gains a few more minutes every day. The tendency is to treat this as a problem to solve: turn on more lights, keep the same schedule, maintain the same output… sound familiar? {Psst: You don’t have to!}
This time of year, it makes sense to slow down and become more intentional about when we seek light, and when we allow darkness.
Get outside in the morning. Open the curtains when you wake. Have coffee outside. Take the walk earlier. Morning light is one of the strongest signals for setting the body’s internal clock, so don’t save all your outdoor time for the end of the day when the light is already disappearing.
And when darkness comes, let some of it come. Turn off the overheads. Bring lamps down to eye level. Light the beeswax candles. The point isn’t to recreate life before electricity, just to give the body a clearer distinction between day and night.
Summer is very good at movement. Fall offers a chance to change the pace. Walk to the farmers market, choose fewer reps and more weight, try Yin yoga or Qi Gong, cook something that takes a little longer—and sit down (with candles!) to eat it. Longer, slower efforts suit the inward movement Fall invites.
The home can embrace stillness, too. Clear the crumbs from the pantry drawers and toss what’s expired. Wash the blankets, clean the humidifier, swap scented candles for the warm light of beeswax. Basically, take stock of what you have and what you need—there’s something both satisfying and clarifying about putting the house in order when the season changes.
Read more on The Journal: https://bokettowellness.com/blogs/journal/embracing-darkness
09/29/2026
SENOLYTIC BALM by MARIE VERONIQUE
Senescent cells, sometimes called “zombie cells,” are aging or stressed cells that have stopped dividing but haven’t cleared out, and can continue releasing signals associated with inflammation and visible signs of aging.
Senolytic Balm:
• Addresses cellular senescence to support healthier cell function
• Supports collagen production to help maintain firmness and resilience
• Defends against oxidative stress with a concentrated blend of antioxidants
• Replenishes essential lipids to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss
• Deeply nourishes dry, depleted skin for a plumper, more supple appearance
• The ingredient is fisetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid that acts as a senolytic compound, helps reduce the accumulation of aged, stressed cells.
• Resveratrol, CoQ10, and THD Vitamin C provide additional antioxidant and collagen support, while jojoba oil, shea butter, and squalane replenish the skin barrier and seal in moisture.
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 g
Suggested Use: As the final step in your regimen, massage a pea-sized amount onto face, neck, and chest after serums, oils, and emulsions. May be used AM and/or PM. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.
Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Resveratrol, Fisetin, Mixed Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Ethyl Ferulate, Humulus Lupulus (Hop) Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract.
Fragrance + Essential Oil free
About Marie Veronique: Marie Veronique was founded in 2002 by chemist Marie-Veronique Nadeau. A trained esthetician with a background in math and science, Nadeau develops microbiome-friendly skincare grounded in skin physiology and long-term skin health.
Shop in-store or online: https://bokettowellness.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/senolytic-balm
Happy Monday! What an absolutely delicious day in Richmond! Hope you’re able to get outside and enjoy some of this magical weather today.
Also ps. we’re making some more progress on our window reconstruction today, but the shop is fully open and running so please come by and say hi! We’ve got a lot of great new fall items in stock.
09/27/2026
New at the shop! Decadent chocolates from Loco Love! Swipe to discover our current flavors in stock…
HAZELNUT BUTTER PRALINE TRUFFLE
Spiked with Peruvian Maca Root – most famous for its adaptogenic and libido-enhancing effects, this ganache hits all the traditional praline notes without the cloying sweetness or dubious ingredients. Pierce the veil and you’ll find the crunch of a whole organic hazelnut nestled inside.
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Sustainably Sourced
No Refined Sugars
Size: 1.23 oz (35g)
Ingredients: Organic hazelnut, Organic cacao paste, Organic coconut blossom sugar, Organic cacao butter, Organic maca root powder (2%). Contains: hazelnuts. May be present: sesame, milk, *Organic. Contains: hazelnuts. May be present: sesame, milk, peanut, almond, pecan, macadamia, cashew, pistachio.
About Loco Love: Handcrafted in Byron Bay, Australia, Loco Love is artisan chocolate magic. Every piece is crafted from the finest organic ingredients including Peruvian cacao, superfoods, adaptogens and healing herbs.
HAZELNUT BUTTER PRALINE TRUFFLE
Spiked with Peruvian Maca Root – most famous for its adaptogenic and libido-enhancing effects, this ganache hits all the traditional praline notes without the cloying sweetness or dubious ingredients. Pierce the veil and you’ll find the crunch of a whole organic hazelnut nestled inside.
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Sustainably Sourced
No Refined Sugars
Size: 1.23 oz (35g)
Ingredients: Organic hazelnut, Organic cacao paste, Organic coconut blossom sugar, Organic cacao butter, Organic maca root powder (2%). Contains: hazelnuts. May be present: sesame, milk, *Organic. Contains: hazelnuts. May be present: sesame, milk, peanut, almond, pecan, macadamia, cashew, pistachio.
About Loco Love: Handcrafted in Byron Bay, Australia, Loco Love is artisan chocolate magic. Every piece is crafted from the finest organic ingredients including Peruvian cacao, superfoods, adaptogens and healing herbs.
HAZELNUT BUTTER PRALINE TRUFFLE
Spiked with Peruvian Maca Root – most famous for its adaptogenic and libido-enhancing effects, this ganache hits all the traditional praline notes without the cloying sweetness or dubious ingredients. Pierce the veil and
09/25/2026
A gorgeous fall Friday here in The Fan. Come by and say hi!
Thanks Meredith Alise for this lovely pic ✨
🍎 Stewed Apples for Fall 🍎
As the seasons shift into fall, TCM encourages us to move away from an abundance of cold, raw foods and toward foods that are warm, cooked, and nourishing. Cooked fruit can be especially comforting for digestion as the weather cools.
Stewed apples are one of the simplest ways to embrace the season.
Why apples?
Apples are naturally rich in pectin, a type of soluble fiber that absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract. Soluble fiber supports healthy digestion, helps nourish the gut microbiome, and can help support healthy cholesterol and blood sugar regulation.
Add fresh ginger for its naturally warming quality. In TCM, ginger is traditionally used to warm the digestive system and support the movement of Qi, making it a beautiful addition as we transition into cooler, drier weather. Other warming spices you can use are cinnamon, cardamom, and clove.
How to make them:
1. Chop 2–4 apples and add them to a small pot.
2. Add fresh ginger, cinnamon, a little cardamom or clove.
3. Add a small amount of water—just enough to create steam and prevent sticking.
4. Cover and cook over low heat for about 10–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant.
5. Enjoy warm on their own, or add to oatmeal, yogurt, chia pudding, or alongside a nourishing breakfast.
Fall is a natural invitation to slow down, warm up, and shift toward more cooked, grounding foods—supporting digestion while working with the seasonal rhythm rather than against it.
A simple bowl of stewed apples is a delicious place to begin. 🍂
MICRONEEDLING — The Perfect Fall Skin Treatment
Microneedling works with your skin’s natural healing process to stimulate collagen and elastin production—helping smooth, firm, and tone the skin while improving overall texture.
Professional microneedling can reduce the appearance of:
• Acne & surgical scars
• Stretch marks
• Dark spots
• Fine lines & wrinkles
• Enlarged pores
• Uneven texture & tone
At Boketto, treatments use professional-grade needles and carefully selected serums to support skin regeneration, hydration, collagen production, and recovery.
THE PROFESSIONAL BOOST BEHIND BETTER SKIN:
Take your Exceed Microneedling treatment one step further with the Lira Clinical Smart Booster PDRN+ for an additional $50.
This next-generation regenerative booster is formulated with advanced actives designed to calm inflammation and support the skin’s natural pathways for regeneration, resilience, and recovery. Added to your microneedling treatment, it helps create an environment that supports the skin as it repairs and renews itself—enhancing hydration, recovery, and overall skin quality.
Expect some redness for up to 48 hours, followed by a more radiant appearance as the skin begins to heal. Because collagen remodeling happens over time, a series of treatments may be recommended based on your skin and goals.
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE MICRONEEDLING:
Our Biologique Recherche option pairs professional microneedling with advanced-formula serums selected to complement the treatment. The combination delivers targeted hydration, antioxidants, collagen-supporting ingredients, and pigment-reducing actives deeper into the skin for a more customized approach to tone, texture, and overall skin quality.
A consultation is required before your first treatment to determine whether microneedling is appropriate for your skin.
Book your consultation at Boketto Wellness, Anne, Heather, and Jelena are all available for microneedling.
09/19/2026
Warming, Energizing & Protective. Preventative & Restorative Immune Support
Fat of the Land’s Elderberry Syrup is a potent antiviral, adaptogen, antioxidant & immunomodulating syrup to energize and support your body’s natural defenses, helping prevent or recover from cold, fever & flu. This blend is a warming, aromatic, and slightly spicy powerhouse of energy and well-being.
Ingredients: mountain spring water, Hudson Valley honey, fresh & dry elderberry, fresh ginger root, schisandra berry, siberian ginseng root, rhodiola root, Hudson Valley apple c***r vinegar & cinnamon. All ingredients are organic or wild.
Suggested Use: Take 1-2 tsp daily as a preventive measure or 1-2 tsp every couple of hours for acute situations. Try as a sweetener in foods and beverages. Refrigerate after opening, use within 3-4 months of opening
Size: 8.4 oz
About Fat of the Land: Anja Schwartz Rothe is a community herbalist, gardener, and human who believes in the transformative power of ecological intimacy. Her work is guided by her relationship with nature, and Fat of the Land’s herbal provisions are imbued with a deep belief that healing with plants can be profoundly pleasurable. Anja has studied herbalism for more than a decade, formally with teachers who center land stewardship and informally under the mentorship of her local bioregion.
Fat of the Land creates herbalist-formulated, seasonally-inspired provisions to support our bodies, our ecosystems, and our communities. They believe everyday healing can and should be pleasurable. Seasonal, small-batch, and fully natural. Grown and gathered in the mountains, forests, and waterways of New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains.
Shop: https://bokettowellness.com/products/elderberry-syrup-with-siberian-ginseng-ginger
09/18/2026
Enjoy our free downloadable PDF “Honoringf Fall: A TCM APPROACH” by the Boketto Wellness team.
Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is associated with the element Metal. The two organs in the Metal element, work together to eliminate what is unnecessary from our bodies while taking in the pure. The large intestine functions on the mental and spirit level— enabling us to let go of waste. The lung grants us the inspiration of a breath of fresh air, a new crispness. During this transitional season, we want to slow down, focus on what we have accomplished, and unburden ourselves by letting go of that which no longer serves us is recommended. Yin within Yang.
This ebook is a compilation of Boketto Founder & Acupuncturist, Jelena Nikolajevic’s TCM know-how, practices, and product suggestions.
Simply add to your cart to download the free PDF and enjoy at your convenience whenever needed.
Find the download link in our bio and below:
https://bokettowellness.com/products/honoring-fall-a-tcm-approach-free-e-book
Boketto After Hours Presents: MEDITATION AS A LIVING PRACTICE
Join Ellie Burke at Boketto Wellness for a bi-weekly, 6-session Practice & Integration Group. A practical yet profound introduction to meditation as an integrated, living practice.
Sundays: 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22, 12/6
4:30 - 5:30pm at Boketto 106 N Vine Street
Meditation can feel out-of-reach and inaccessible, if not impossible. It can also introduce us to an experience of ourselves that we can’t then find in our day-to-day lives, creating disconnect and dissonance with the life we have. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Over the course of six every-other-week sessions, you will learn an approach to practicing—whether on the cushion or in life—that is simple and sustainable, accessible and insightful.
You will come away with a practice that creates connection, clarity, and meaning within the life you have.
Sessions include:
• short guided meditation
• guidance on experiences
• intentional practices for integration
Space is limited to 12
Cost is “sliding-scale“ $150 / $180 / $210
Pay what you can, how you can
NOTES:
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before each session so you can get comfortable and settle in.
We’ll have metal folding chairs for you, and… if you have a cushion or something else you’d prefer to sit on, by all means, bring!
While attending the entire series is most beneficial, missing 1-2 sessions is fine.
MEET ELLIE
M.Ed, Experienced Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Certified Life Coach
Ellie has been a teacher, guide, and coach in consciousness-based practices for over 25 years. Her work integrates her background in education, knowledge of learning methodologies and human development, life coaching techniques, and extensive experience as both a teacher and practitioner of yoga and meditation.
Follow the link below or in our bio to learn more or register for the session: https://bokettowellness.com/products/meditation-as-a-living-practice
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