As the cold comes down and leaves a white blanket on the earth, I affirm that life is beautiful. The trees have shed what no longer serves them and are going bare. Releasing their outward extension of life and going within, getting quiet and still. With this sweet serene landscape, I become … [Read more...] about A meditation for the winter
Transition to fall and winter
As the weather cools off and the leaves start to change color, I am reminded of the natural changes we go through in the course of a day, a season, and a year. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a medicine that illuminates our body as organic parts of nature. Just as there is hot, cold, wind, … [Read more...] about Transition to fall and winter
What have I learned? Celebrating 10 years of insight in alternative medicine
As I reflect back upon my 10 years of being an acupuncturist, I am in awe of all that I have learned. I have learned from my patients, from my additional training since my graduate school in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and I've learned from my teachers and colleagues. The theories of TCM have … [Read more...] about What have I learned? Celebrating 10 years of insight in alternative medicine
Using Acupuncture and TCM Principles in everyday life!
Q: How do you use acupuncture & Chinese Medicine principles in your life? A: First off, I receive regular acupuncture treatments. As a caregiver, it is too easy for me to ignore myself and focus on healing others. In order for me to keep self care as a priority in my life, I schedule it. … [Read more...] about Using Acupuncture and TCM Principles in everyday life!
Pre- Birth Meditation
As women prepare to become mothers, those last few weeks can often feel like the most stressful. It’s common for women to have gotten to the point where they truly believe that they will have a baby on their due date. Women know rationally that it’s very unlikely, but they’ve said that date so … [Read more...] about Pre- Birth Meditation
Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Adolescent Mental Health
Q: My teenager suffers from depression and anxiety, are there natural medicine options to help her? A: While mood changes are normal in adolescence, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder and as many as one in three suffer from depression. Despite the high frequency, stigma … [Read more...] about Ask the Naturopathic Doctor: Adolescent Mental Health