How Many Acupuncture Treatments Will I Need?
Transparency, trust, and clear communication are three (of many) things I prioritize establishing in the relationships I build with my patients. In this blog, I share everything you need to know about the logistical side to starting care and what goes into creating a treatment plan for the most successful outcomes.
The 5 Spirits: Supporting The Soul in Chinese Medicine
The Spirit in TCM is made up of five “spirit-minds” that are stored in each of the five Yin organs. You can think of them like facets to your personality: they each have unique roles and characteristics that assert themselves when content or afflicted. Discover how the Five Spirits influence your health and ability to pursue your potential.
What Does Your Tongue Say About Your Health?
Believe me, I get it. “Go ahead and stick out your tongue” is not something you’re used to being asked at the doctors. But in Chinese Medicine, Tongue Diagnosis is an essential part of our evaluation. It’s like a road map and mirror of what’s taking place inside the body. Read on to see what your tongue says about your health!
Acupuncture for Anxiety
Anxiety is a symptom. It’s a normal reaction to abnormally stressful situations yet it’s exploded as the diagnosis of our nation. Find out how Acupuncture treats the root causes to anxiety plus the science behind why this ancient medical practice is so naturally effective.
Can Beauty Hurt? How Chemicals in Skincare + Cosmetics Can Impact Your Health
Switching to cleaner beauty goes beyond skin deep. Learn how chemicals in your skincare items can be harming your hormones, mood, and physical health—plus what you can do about it with these easy-to-implement tips.
"Mental Illness" or A Slippery Slope to Disempowerment?
What if instead of labeling mental health conditions as “illnesses” that need to be managed, we viewed them as symptoms that can be healed? Learn how this new branch of science is reframing the narrative around mental health in a way that empowers you to heal on a deeper level.
Zombies, Liver Toxicity, and Leaky Gut: Why Painkillers Should Have New Warning Labels
As popular as Tylenol, Advil, and other common pain killers are, they are not as harmless as our culture has lead us to believe. Learn about the lesser-known, surprising, and severe ways these these tiny pills affect our bodies and brains.
Can Your Joints Predict The Weather?
Joint pain? Achey muscles? Arthritis? Learn what it means when your pain flares up with the specific weather patterns in Chinese Medicine and how Acupuncture can manage your pain naturally.