(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
Acupuncture for an Emotional Reset
Acupuncture is a powerful way to re-calibrate the body’s energetic life force (qi). Qi can become blocked through everyday life and ongoing stress. When stress is stored in the body over time, it can disrupt the natural flow of energy. It can contribute to depression, anxiety, and even physical … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for an Emotional Reset
The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine was discovered in a time when we were living more in alignment with nature. Our bodies are a reflection of nature and we use elements to describe the qualities of how our bodies function. The five elements of chinese medicine are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. … [Read more...] about The Six Healing Sounds of Chinese Medicine
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) for Pain and Inflammation now available!
What is Light Therapy? Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) delivers light energy directly to your tissues to spark therapeutic benefits. Instead of just sitting on the surface, this energy improves cellular performance at a fundamental level. Medical professionals across many fields value LLLT for its … [Read more...] about Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) for Pain and Inflammation now available!
Combining Acupuncture with Western Medicine
I get asked all the time how acupuncture fits with conventional medical care. Should you do one or the other? Honestly, this question gets me excited because I've seen how much better my patients do when they get the best of both worlds. … [Read more...] about Combining Acupuncture with Western Medicine
