After 20 years in practice, I’ve seen firsthand how acupuncture can truly change lives. I regularly work with patients dealing with chronic pain, stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and digestive concerns. Again and again, patients walk into my office feeling frustrated or exhausted and leave … [Read more...] about What does the research say about acupuncture?
Managing Stress, Mood, and Anxiety with Acupuncture
With over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in mental health, I have seen firsthand how chronic stress and anxiety can impact every system in the body. Patients often arrive feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and disconnected—seeking relief beyond conventional approaches alone. Acupuncture … [Read more...] about Managing Stress, Mood, and Anxiety with Acupuncture
Spring Salads and Herbs
Spring Salads in Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on supporting the Liver Functions and boosting energy. TCM views spring as a time for “upward moving” energy (like the growth of plants at this time of year). Greens during the springtime help to provide a natural cleanse and detox support after a … [Read more...] about Spring Salads and Herbs
What is Cupping?!
Cupping therapy, easily recognized by the circular marks it leaves on the skin, is an auxiliary technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for a variety of therapeutic purposes. The practice involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create suction, which is maintained for a short … [Read more...] about What is Cupping?!
American Society of Acupuncturists yearly conference update
(Picture of myself & Stephen Durell) As the Vice President of the Michigan Society of Acupuncturists, I was able to attend the yearly conference of the American Society of Acupuncturists this month in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Durell (MiSA President) & I had an amazing weekend … [Read more...] about American Society of Acupuncturists yearly conference update
How Wind, Cold, Damp, and Heat Affect Health
In Chinese Medicine, wind, cold, damp, and heat describe patterns in the body, not just weather conditions. These patterns help explain many symptoms we see at our West Bloomfield acupuncture clinic. Understanding wind, cold, damp, and heat in patients can help guide more personalized treatment and … [Read more...] about How Wind, Cold, Damp, and Heat Affect Health
