A question I often hear as an acupuncturist is: “How does acupuncture help the body?” There are many ways to answer this. One explanation focuses on energy, or Qi, which flows through the body and influences all physical, emotional, and mental functions. Another emphasizes how disease often … [Read more...] about Acupuncture & Balance: More Than Just Needles
Cold & Flu Season Is Here: Boost Your Immunity Naturally with Chinese Medicine
It’s happening. The kids have barely been back in school for two months, and already the bugs are flying—stomach flu, the common cold, and more. And it’s only October! But don’t panic—there’s still time to strengthen your immune system and stay ahead of seasonal illnesses. In fact, by making a few … [Read more...] about Cold & Flu Season Is Here: Boost Your Immunity Naturally with Chinese Medicine
The Internet is NOT a Crystal Ball: IVF, Support, and the Illusion of Control
After many years working in reproductive medicine, I’ve had the privilege of supporting countless individuals through the journey of IVF. Patients that integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine into their fertility journey find that we become more than practitioners. We become guides, listeners, and … [Read more...] about The Internet is NOT a Crystal Ball: IVF, Support, and the Illusion of Control
In Pain? Try Acupuncture!
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body. It has been well documented in the Chinese medical literature as well as in Western medicine to be an effective modality for pain management. It’s believed to … [Read more...] about In Pain? Try Acupuncture!
Welcome Back: A Reflection on Healing and Staying Well
Recently, a couple of former patients reached out—people I hadn’t seen in years. They were facing new health challenges and wondered if acupuncture could help again. Their messages got me thinking. After 25 years in practice, we’ve seen thousands of people walk through our clinic … [Read more...] about Welcome Back: A Reflection on Healing and Staying Well
Everything You Wanted to Know about Acupuncture Needles!
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Acupuncture Needles Acupuncture needles are one of the key tools we use to stimulate the flow of qi (vital energy) throughout the body—and they're quite different from the needles you might associate with shots or blood draws. What Are They Made … [Read more...] about Everything You Wanted to Know about Acupuncture Needles!
