Earlier this week a new patient asked me what it was about the way I worked that made me different as an acupuncturist. I guess she’d heard something about my reputation from someone else. At first I didn't know how to respond; I was as...
Chinese medicine, and acupuncture in particular, contain powerful treatments for alleviating joint pain. There are many types of joint pain according to WebMD: “Osteoarthritis, a “wear and tear” disease, is the most common type of arthritis.” Whereas Rheumatoid arthritis is seen as an autoimmune disorder. Other...
I have been doing healing sessions with several people remotely during the pandemic, to help stabilize the mood, alleviate fear and anxiety, restore motivation and enthusiasm, and improve sleep and general energy levels. I’ve also been working with patients dealing with serious autoimmune conditions that...
“The personal is political!” This is a famous quote from the feminist Carol Hanish. I recall hearing this when I was a college student at Brandeis University: in my Women’s Studies course! I was struck by its power, as I know many others have been....
The process of change or “evolution” requires several steps. It’s common to feel “stuck” or “lost” within this process. To change or evolve asks us to let go of the past, including relationships, behaviors, thought patterns, as well as aspects of ourselves we’ve become used...
