Over the years I’ve been in conversation with patients about “this or that” health condition. I’m always surprised when I hear people say, “ "I’ve already seen my doctor for it.” Oftentimes people will follow this line up with something like, “There’s nothing else I can do.” I beg to differ. No, … [Read more...] about The Many Promises of Integrative Medicine: How your acupuncturist differs from your primary care physician
Supporting your Wife Through the Infertility Process
Calling all partners! The unrequited longing for a child brings many challenges to couples. It causes strain on the relationship -- emotional, physical, hormonal and financial. At our clinic, we find that women and men perceive the fertility struggle very differently. Although one can never … [Read more...] about Supporting your Wife Through the Infertility Process
Creating an intention for your fertility
Focus the mind to reduce anxiety Use this practice to focus the mind on what we desire, rather than letting anxiety and fear get the best of us. Step 1: Release the past. If our mind is cluttered with memories of yesterday or anxiety regarding tomorrow, we cannot truly create from a blank … [Read more...] about Creating an intention for your fertility
Need Instant Relaxation? Try Ear Massage!
Feeling stressed? A quick ear massage may be just the ticket. Hold your thumb on the back side of the ear and your fingers on the front of your ear. Then pull from the inside to the outside. Do it as strongly as you feel comfortable with. The sensation may feel a little irritable to your ears, … [Read more...] about Need Instant Relaxation? Try Ear Massage!
Acupuncture and pain relief – a patient testimonial
I had been suffering from an incredible amount of stress due to being a full-time mom, full-time student and avid ballet dancer, when my 2 year son decided to jump on my back when I was not expecting him to. I was rushed into urgent care having to be carried like a baby due to my inability to stand … [Read more...] about Acupuncture and pain relief – a patient testimonial
To Everything, There is a Season
During the fall, we are experiencing transition and change -- a strong shift in weather, the changing of the leaves and preparing for the upcoming winter. Chinese Medicine views autumn as a season of “letting go.” We encourage you to … [Read more...] about To Everything, There is a Season