Coreiki (2026)

22/05/2026

I finally started the YouTube channel I’ve been wanting to create since I was pregnant!

I recorded this entire Pregnancy Series and shared on here through all the phases of my pregnancy, documenting my experience in real time through each trimester, all the transitions, and everything that was on my heart along the way.

Due to the longer nature of these videos, I wanted to share them on a platform that allows for that. Getting these videos uploaded to YouTube became a postpartum project happening slowly between naps, family visiting, returning to work, and adjusting to life as a new mom 😅

But the full series is finally live. I’ve now uploaded my entire 9-part Pregnancy Series documenting my personal experience through:�• each trimester�• severe pregnancy sickness�• emotional and mental health during pregnancy�• preparation for labor & postpartum�• Chinese medicine support tools�• and the very real transitions into motherhood

I’ve also started my Postpartum Series, including:�• why I chose homebirth�• my full birth story�• ongoing postpartum reflections and all about baby life for me

The postpartum series is ongoing and I’ll continue sharing throughout the different phases of postpartum for as long as the experience continues unfolding for me and until it eventually feels complete 💗

Pregnancy was honestly one of the hardest experiences of my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Postpartum has surprisingly felt much more supported and grounded for me, and I deeply credit so many of the Chinese medicine tools and preparation practices I incorporated along the way.

My hope with sharing all of this is to create more honest, supportive, and real conversations around pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood — and hopefully help other women feel less alone in the process.

If you’re planning/trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is, I’d love for you to watch and share ✨

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Pregnancy Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZG2bDgiNt66F5c4mBXMviQhqH7fGvmu2

Postpartum Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZG2bDgiNt64IbeaQoz7f7tHLlFyYQs0y

Subscribe to my channel to follow along 🥰

14/05/2026

Postpartum Series Part 2 is finally up on YouTube!

This video was actually recorded on the exact same day as Part 1… during the very first 20 minutes I had home alone without my baby 😅

At the time, I thought I’d just upload it to Instagram like the first video, but it ended up being slightly over the IG time limit… which then sent me down the rabbit hole of finally creating the YouTube channel I’ve been wanting to make forever.

And between newborn life, baby distractions, family visiting, returning to work, and honestly just not having the bandwidth for another platform at the time… it somehow took me over a month to finally get this uploaded 😂

But we made it.

In Part 2 of my Postpartum Series, I share my full birth story and reflect on my homebirth experience — including why homebirth felt safe and aligned for me, what labor was like, and my perspective both as a mother and as an acupuncturist + Doctor of Chinese Medicine.

You can watch the full video now on YouTube ✨

Visit YouTube: dreliselasko

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZG2bDgiNt64IbeaQoz7f7tHLlFyYQs0y&si=c3pJeUGF7wEQg3kf

I’ll also be continuing the Postpartum Series there, and uploading the Pregnancy Series videos I created during my pregnancy as well.

If you’d like to follow along for more conversations on pregnancy, postpartum healing, motherhood, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and nervous system support, subscribe to my channel while you’re there. Thank you so much for following me on this wild adventure of transformation🫶

10/05/2026

In all the struggles it took to get me to this moment, I can truly say it was worth every single one of them. I just can’t imagine my life without you, sweet boy. Thank you for making me a mama 🥹💙

When I was deep in the struggle of pregnancy, my mom came to take care of me. I expressed all my doubts and fears of becoming a mom, and she shared how she just couldn’t imagine life without me. “My heart doesn’t beat without you,” she said.

And now I get it. All the things my own mom has worried about over the years, and all I’ve heard from other moms—I truly understand it now. Thank you to all the mamas who’ve helped me prepare for this moment. This is by far the greatest gift.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas, mama figures, mamas-to-be, and desiring mamas. I love you all and am so honored to be a part of motherhood with you ❤️

01/05/2026

Back in the office and moving through this season with softness…

And in case you were following along with my pregnancy journey and wondering…the smells have finally subsided!

For those newer here, I’m Dr. Elise Lasko, DACM, L.Ac. I found Chinese Medicine through my own healing journey with anxiety, and supporting women and children has always been at the heart of my work. Now that I’m a mama myself, that connection feels even deeper.

After experiencing a challenging pregnancy with borderline hyperemesis, extreme smell sensitivity, and now navigating postpartum firsthand, I have a much deeper understanding of the many layers of motherhood—the tenderness of watching your baby constantly change, breastfeeding challenges, hormonal fluctuations, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity woven through it all.

Whether you’re navigating cycle irregularities, planning for conception, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or simply feeling emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself, I’m here to support and guide you through it.

I’m currently in the office Tuesdays + Fridays while I adjust to working life with a baby.

You can find me at Fern Acupuncture & Family Wellness, 2210 E. Vista Way, Ste 2, Vista, CA 92084.
Book a session at www.fernacupuncture.com 🌿

15/04/2026

Postpartum Series Part I: Homebirth

To me, postpartum starts with birth. I share this video and will share my birth story in part 2!

Here I share why I chose homebirth , why it was safe for me, and how I prepared for it.

Have questions ? Comment or DM

I’ll be returning to the office April 21 with my schedule now open for acupuncture sessions. Book with the link in my profile. Come see me at Fern Acupuncture & Family Wellness 🌿2210 E. Vista Way, Ste 2, Vista, CA 92084

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06/04/2026

Last day for early pricing for Awakening Energy, the mini half day retreat I’ll be hosting at my office as my welcome back from maternity leave!

I’m very excited to host and get to participate as my Reiki teacher, Erin Anderson from Communitas Movement facilitates this beautiful afternoon 💗

✨ Sunday, April 19th 1-5pm
✨ Reiki, meditation, women’s circle
✨ Food included
✨ No Reiki experience required
✨ $110 (price goes up to $225 tomorrow April 7)
✨ Just a few spots left!
✨ Location: 2210 E. Vista Way, Ste 2, Vista, CA 92084

Register with the link in my profile 💗

02/04/2026

I’m so excited to be hosting this women’s mini-retreat as I return from maternity leave at the end of this month. This gathering is an invitation to soften, reset, and reconnect as we move into the energy of spring—with a special focus on motherhood and this season of life.

Guided by my teacher and mentor, Erin Anderson, we’ll explore meditation, Reiki, and women’s circle—creating space for deep restoration, reflection, and connection.

✨ Just a few spots left ✨ Price increases after April 5 ✨ Nourishing food and drink will be provided

April 19 | 1–5pm No Reiki experience needed
Join us for an afternoon of intention, renewal, and community.
Link to register in my profile!

30/03/2026

37 years young and a first time mama…

So much wisdom comes with becoming a mama a little later. I’ve studied, partied, traveled, loved, lost, worked many jobs, and started over many times. Nothing compares to this. This is by far the best and most important version of myself.

As much as I had hoped for this at 30, I am even more grateful for this at 37. Thank you to all the life lessons that prepared me for this. And thank you Atlas for making me a mama this year . You are my greatest birthday gift. I love you sweet baby. Happy Birthday to us because we are one 💗

04/03/2026

At last, my Atlas Peter Schwartz was born at home on February 4th at 9:41 am, just as the morning sun started to peak through the windows. It was the most beautiful moment of my life. As I brought him to my chest, I’ve never felt more love or peace in my heart.

Atlas, you must know that we called you into existence after the Greek titan who holds up the world. I want you to know that although that seems like a very big responsibility, you will not be doing it alone. I too have always carried the weight of the world. Know we will be here to carry it with you. It gives me peace to know you are now here with me to help me carry it all.

Peter, after your great-grandfather—one of the sweetest and most wonderful men I’ve ever known.

Schwartz is your last name like your Daddy’s; may you carry it proudly.

You have beautiful blue eyes just like both of your grandfathers. You were born a true Aquarius at 42 weeks, making your mama sweat at the thought you’d never come! You arrived just two days before your daddy’s birthday and on the first day of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

We will raise you to be a good man. May you show love and respect to women. May you be sweet and loving like your daddy, and have the desire to love and see the world like your mommy. May you find your way through life in the way that feels most aligned to your purpose.

I share this announcement today, March 4th, which would have been my maternal grandmother’s 101st birthday. Her aquamarine ring is shared in these photos—a piece I inherited as we share a birth month. She, along with all my grandparents who have passed, was with me on this harrowing journey of becoming a mother. They sat at my bedside through the darkest nights of my pregnancy and the most difficult moments of labor.

My home birth was absolutely magical , and I have my midwives , doula and partner to thank. I have so much more to share of this experience as my pregnancy series transpires into birth and postpartum.

For now, please welcome our beautiful Atlas ❤️

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09/01/2026

I’m officially going off social media as I go inward in preparation for birth and postpartum 👼

My word for this year is love. It’s my year to love without hesitation.

In honor of this intention, I leave you with a love note 💕

As mentioned my partner with will be supporting all existing and new Fern Acupuncture & Family Wellness clients at the same location 2210 E. Vista Way, Ste 2, Vista, CA 92084.

You can visit www.fernacupuncture.com or the link in my profile to get more information on how to book with Dr. Daniel 🌿

Thank you a million times over for all your love and support ❤️

08/01/2026

Pregnancy Series Part IX: A Final Reflection

What’s been on my heart from maternity leave ❤️

I’ll be on maternity leave until April. If you are looking to for acupuncture or herbal medicine, my partner with is supporting my clients while I’m out. There is information on my website on how to book with Dr. Daniel ✨

You can find our office at…

2210 E. Vista Way, Ste 2, Vista, CA 92084

www.fernacupuncture.com

✨Link in profile ✨

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