Women’s health is a crucial and diverse field that encompasses a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional concerns unique to women. From reproductive health issues such as menstrual irregularities, fertility challenges, and menopause symptoms, to chronic pain conditions, mental health challenges, and preventative care, women’s health is a complex […]
Back pain is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can be caused by many factors, including poor posture, injury, muscle strain, and more. While there are many different treatments for back pain, including medication, physical therapy, and surgery, prevention is often the best strategy. […]
Ear acupuncture is the stimulation of the points on external ear, and it is often used in conjunction with body acupuncture. While the earliest uses of ear acupuncture points date back to ancient China, modern applications of auriculotherapy are based on the work of Dr. Paul Nogier of Lyon, France. […]
Moxibustion, known as “moxa” for short, is an ancient heat therapy that has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years. This therapy is a natural complement to an acupuncture treatment and involves burning the herb mugwort over specific acupuncture points. It is one of the tools I use in my practice […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses several methods designed to help patients achieve and maintain health. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, your body, mind, and spirit are pieces of an interdependent energetic whole. Optimal health comes when the parts are in balance. To enhance my patients ‘healing journey I may recommend […]
During acupuncture session stainless needles are placed into specific points on the skin to help activate the energy in the body, called Qi. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Qi is the lifeforce energy in the body that helps regulate and move things in the body to keep us well. Stress, […]