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!
Mood Swings and Blood Sugar Chaos: A Commonly Overlooked Connection
Did you know that behind a “bad case” of anxiety or depression, a blood sugar rollercoaster might be to blame? It’s true, yet this underlying cause is overlooked too often. Learn why it’s problematic, how it masquerades as psychiatric symptoms, plus how to take small steps to re-balance your blood sugar and reclaim your mental 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.
Why Do I Wake At the Same Time Every Night?
Trouble staying asleep? Ever wonder why you wake up like clockwork each night? It’s not random. Learn what The Chinese Medicine Body Clock has to say about what yours is trying to tell you.
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.
Burnout: How To Recover Naturally
Burnout isn’t something you “bounce back” from. Find out the toll it takes, what to watch out for, plus how Acupuncture can help you regain your balance and boundaries.
Your First Acupuncture Treatment
Wondering what to expect? I’m sharing the ins-and-outs of what takes place during your initial visit, plus a look into my approach so you can see if we would be a good fit to work together.