As we focus on the very real physical health concerns during the COVID-19 crisis, now more than ever we must access deep reservoirs of vitality and wisdom within ourselves. In acupuncture language these deep reservoirs are the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. Beyond the daily vitality of...
Much of what I see in my acupuncture clinic are people “coming apart.” To an acupuncturist this means losing access to our energy, vitality and internal resources. Not because of lack, but due to inability to access them. We become scattered. Our acupuncture channels which...
The "Water Element," comprised of the systems of the Kidney and Bladder organs and channels, is of primary interest in Chinese Medicine. It is the battery pack of the body. It supports and regulates all other organs in the body. It also manages the willpower:...
Muscular-skeletal issues are some of the most common ailments treated by acupuncture. However issues involving the muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments and joints can be much more complex and deeply rooted than they seem. Recently I was presented with an interesting case. The chief complaint of...
I noticed the last time I wrote a blog article was six months ago. During that time, my daily meditation practice had been spotty too. I’m always thinking with my Chinese medical mind. So I asked myself, why? The acupuncturist in me consulted by pulses....