Acupuncture during Childbirth Philosophy The birth of a child is an opportunity for a unique & transformative experience. Ways a Birth Doula can assist families Support in preparing a birth plan & be an advocate during birth Providing emotional support and … [Read more...] about Acupuncture during Childbirth
Acupressure for Children
Acupressure can be a great way to help your child heal quickly from illness. Choose a time of day when your child is most calm, be it after a bath or just before bedtime. Kindly let them know that this will feel good and help them to get better. Gently put pressure on the acupuncture … [Read more...] about Acupressure for Children
Bottoms Up!
As most of our patients taking herbs know, herbs do not taste good. There is a reason for this. The Chinese materia media (all Chinese herbs) are classified by their tastes--different tastes have different functions. For example, sweet tonifies deficiencies and sour astringes fluids. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Bottoms Up!
Fertility Testimonial
Almost a year ago I walked into the Acupuncture Healthcare Office for the first time. After 1 ½ year of trying to get pregnant, a very frustrating time at an infertility practice, we decided not to go through with traditional medicine to reach our goal – having a baby. We came in contact with … [Read more...] about Fertility Testimonial
Intention
Acupuncture is, among other things, a transfer of energy. When we needle a point, we are using the needle to active the acupuncture point’s unique function. Each acupuncture treatment is a unique set of points that are used to treat each person's Chinese pathology. However, I have found that the … [Read more...] about Intention
It takes a village to raise a child
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that implies that a family needs outside support to nurture a baby and its family. Africa’s “villages” are well known for utilizing this principle by taking care of all of the children in the village as though they were their own. I … [Read more...] about It takes a village to raise a child
