Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique way of understanding health and disease. Rather than isolating one part of the body from another, TCM views the body as an interconnected whole and seeks to understand where and how balance has been disrupted. … [Read more...] about The Eight Parameters of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes a whole-body approach to understanding health. Instead of looking at a single symptom, a practitioner considers how different signs, patterns, and body systems connect. Two important assessment tools often used in acupuncture and TCM are tongue diagnosis and … [Read more...] about Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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
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
Supporting Our Liver During Spring
Spring is a good time for rejuvenation and change. It is a also good time to think about supporting the Liver. In TCM, the Liver Qi regulates the flow of qi as it travels throughout the body. Picture a highway system which flows freely with no traffic or congestion. The Liver Qi regulates this … [Read more...] about Supporting Our Liver During Spring
Becoming the MISA Vice President: A New Chapter in My Journey
After 19 years in practice, I have had the privilege of working closely with individuals, guiding them through profound transformations in their lives. However, recently, my aspirations have grown broader. I’ve been reflecting on how acupuncture can reach and benefit more people. How can this … [Read more...] about Becoming the MISA Vice President: A New Chapter in My Journey
