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!
Beyond the Needles
As an acupuncturist, I understand that many people view acupuncture with a sense of mystery—or even skepticism. The idea that it’s based on “energy” can feel abstract, and for some, that alone is enough to dismiss it altogether. … [Read more...] about Beyond the Needles
MAAIM Celebrates 25 years!
On March 1st, 2025, Michigan Associates of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine proudly celebrated 25 years in practice. We sat down with founder Julie Silver to learn how it all began—and what has kept her inspired over the past two and a half decades. Hi Julie! Wow... 25 years. That’s quite an … [Read more...] about MAAIM Celebrates 25 years!
Why I Always Recommend a Doula — And How Acupuncture Can Help in Early Labor
Why I Always Recommend a Doula — And How Acupuncture Can Help in Early Labor I always recommend a doula to my patients. These amazing women offer non-medical support during labor — a time when you deeply need the steady presence and guidance of someone experienced. Birth is a threshold moment, a … [Read more...] about Why I Always Recommend a Doula — And How Acupuncture Can Help in Early Labor
Spring is here!
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic healing system that has been practiced for thousands of years, focusing on balancing the body’s energy, or "qi," to maintain health. One of the key principles in TCM is the connection between the body and the seasons, with each season corresponding to … [Read more...] about Spring is here!
