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Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion- Powerful Pain Relief

How Acupuncture, Cupping & Moxibustion Help Relieve Pain Naturally Pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see me — whether it’s low back pain that won’t settle, sciatica running down the leg, tight shoulders from long hours at a computer, knee injuries, or migraines that keep coming back. What I love […]

The Bad News Winter Blues

February and March exist in that quiet in-between space: the motivation of January has faded, the promise of spring hasn’t arrived, and the days are still shaped by cold temperatures, and limited sunlight. The ongoing uncertainty reflected in global headlines, paired with infrequent sunshine, frigid temperatures, and oppressive snow showers, has resulted in a low-grade […]

Is It A Cold, Or Is It Allergies?

Is It A Cold, Or Is It Allergies? – How Knowing The Difference Can Speed Recovery The change in season has finally arrived and our bodies have already begun adjusting to the drier air and cooler temperatures. It is at this time that I see an increase in patients coming in complaining of headache, nasal […]

Menopause & Traditional Chinese Medicine

It’s no secret that menopause is a game changer. From low sex drive, hot flashes, irritability, anxiety, and joint pain—this time in a woman’s life brings on drastic changes. Thankfully, there is more support than ever as channels of communication open, prompting an exchange of insights and information, and strengthening the bonds of sisterhood as […]

A Walk On The Dark Side

Happy Samhain (sow-in)!  Samhain is the Celtic tradition from which our present day Halloween originates.  Over 2,000 years ago the Celts prepared for the hard winter ahead with a festival where they would gather around sacred bonfires dressed in costumes of various animals, offering sacrifices to ward off the danger of illness, invasion, and the […]