When a client comes to our office for an emotional condition, I ask a lot of questions. For all new patients, we always do a thorough intake. But as far as emotions, I find there is a wide range of experiences and feelings that go into any diagnosis – including depression. For example, some … [Read more...] about Acupuncture & Depression; Diagnosis is paramount to success
Chinese Medicine & Infertility: 5 tips that apply to everyone
I was so honored to partner with Detroit Moms Blog for National Infertility Awareness Week! Please check out the blog and ofcourse, comment with questions! I'd love to hear about you and your journey. ~ Monica Mae Leibson, Dipl. … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine & Infertility: 5 tips that apply to everyone
Misconceptions of healthcare: What people don’t know and have to find out the hard way
I am so excited to share a PODCAST with you! I was invited by Stephanie Lopez Gillmore, hormonal health and weight loss expert. We found each other through mutual health related interests and ended up being passionate about so many similar things, namely women's health. I wanted to talk on this … [Read more...] about Misconceptions of healthcare: What people don’t know and have to find out the hard way
Honoring the season of winter in body, mind, and spirit
Here in Michigan we are awaiting a winter storm. It will be cold, with a dark sky & a blanket of ivory over everything. In Chinese Medicine, this time of year reflects the Kidney energy, which is the body's deepest and most vital energy source. The Kidney energy is literally in our DNA and … [Read more...] about Honoring the season of winter in body, mind, and spirit
New Years Meditation by Monica Mae
As the cold comes down and leaves a white blanket on the earth, I affirm that life is beautiful. The trees have shed what no longer serves them and are going bare. Releasing their outward extension of life and going within, getting quiet and still. With this sweet serene landscape, I … [Read more...] about New Years Meditation by Monica Mae
“So…..how did YOU get into acupuncture?”
This is a question I get ALL THE TIME. So here's what happened: I was young, 18 or 19 at the time, and I started having asthma attacks that were seemingly out of the blue. Because I didn’t know what they were or how to cope, I ended up in the ER one night. Thankfully, they gave me a shot and … [Read more...] about “So…..how did YOU get into acupuncture?”