Summer is winding down and we are headed into Autumn. The lower temperatures are a sure sign of colder weather ahead. In Chinese medicine, Autumn is the season related to the Lungs and Colon, so we need to pay attention to our health. It’s no surprise there has already been an uptick in patients … [Read more...] about Self-Care Going into Autumn
Acupuncture for Allergies, Colds and Flu
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. Originating in China, acupuncture uses thin sterile needles that are slightly larger than a human hair and are inserted at various points throughout the body. The Chinese have identified hundreds of acupuncture points and it is thought that the … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Allergies, Colds and Flu
Shifting the Scales on Stress
The leading cause of disease in our modern day lives is undeniably stress. Occasionally stress is placed upon us; however, more commonly, we impose stress on our own selves. Whether stress is actual or perceived, our bodies process stress the exact same way that our ancestors did. When our ancestors … [Read more...] about Shifting the Scales on Stress
CranioSacral Therapy and Treatment of Scoliosis
I have often described myself as a biomechanical CranioSacral therapist. I am intrigued on how different structures and systems interrelate and create a well-oiled machine such as the human body. … [Read more...] about CranioSacral Therapy and Treatment of Scoliosis
The Benefits of Continued Acupuncture!
I have been in practice a long time – going on 23 years! It seems like my decision to start acupuncture school was yesterday. Fast forward to now! We have a busy practice with 4 acupuncturists and collectively see nearly 200 patients a week! Our practice continues to grow and I am extremely … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Continued Acupuncture!
Dietary Guidelines from Summer to Fall
It's mid-August and, undoubtedly, you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer. However, in the back of your mind you may be thinking about fall – kids back at school, shorter days, cooler nights. If you are like me – you are not looking forward to the weather ahead, yet are somewhat ready for a … [Read more...] about Dietary Guidelines from Summer to Fall