Emotional Release Sessions With Monica Mae Leibson, L. Ac. Over the 16 years I’ve been in clinical practice, I’ve seen people for a variety of physical medicine issues. The initial intake includes a lengthy review of medical history and at the end, I always check in with how people are … [Read more...] about Emotional Release Sessions – Getting support moving through stuck emotions
Balancing Qi Gong Exercise
Acupuncture is one prong under the umbrella of Chinese medicine. Qi gong is another, which uses breathwork to move energy. Here is the Inner Smile qi gong exercise, that is used to support the body and “thank” the organs for all of their hard work. … [Read more...] about Balancing Qi Gong Exercise
What to Say to Someone Going through Health Challenges (And What to Avoid) Part Two of How to Navigate Difficult Times
When hearing tough news regarding your health, your first impulse may be to reach out to your close family and friends for support. You want a shoulder to cry on, or someone to acknowledge and empathize with the difficult news you just received. Instead, they tell you that “everything is going to be … [Read more...] about What to Say to Someone Going through Health Challenges (And What to Avoid) Part Two of How to Navigate Difficult Times
Managing the Unmanageable – Balancing our Emotions with Traditional Chinese Medicine
It would be remiss of me to not address what we are all trying to manage – our feelings and the impact of so many unmanageable events in our lives right now. Although it is normal to distract ourselves by: Working too much, staying too busy Eating or drinking too much Looking at the … [Read more...] about Managing the Unmanageable – Balancing our Emotions with Traditional Chinese Medicine
A Word of Gratitude
In American culture, we tend to consciously think about gratitude and “giving thanks” around Thanksgiving and other designated occasions. However, multiple studies show the benefit for mental health by having daily gratitude practice. This can be very difficult, especially for those of us undergoing … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude
What Does Your Heart Desire? TCM and the Heart Organ System
The heart as emperor lives well protected at the center of the nation. No injury must come to the heart and as long as the heart’s function is intact, there is always hope of healing. Nei Jing Su Wen In Traditional Chinese medicine, the Heart organ system is likened to a benevolent, … [Read more...] about What Does Your Heart Desire? TCM and the Heart Organ System