There is a term used within acupuncture treatment known as “the healing crisis”: a rather dramatic name for a common occurrence. This “crisis” is perhaps more palatable when called a “detox period.” Many conditions that afflict the body-mind-spirit are the result of stagnation and accumulation. Some...
I am very excited to share my experience treating patients with so-called “serious” conditions, such as autoimmune, cancer and degenerative diseases. My excitement comes from the positive healing experiences I’ve witnessed treating these conditions with acupuncture. The power of acupuncture lies in its ability to fortify...
As I continue to experience the power and wisdom of Chinese Medicine, I myself gain illumination into my own healing process. A large part of my acupuncture practice is the treatment of mental-emotional issues. It is very common for people to come to me for...
Commitment is key to success within any endeavor. “The Tao Te Ching” chapter 10, entitled “What Can Be Done?” teaches, “by concentrating his vitality and inducing tenderness, he can become like a little child. By purifying, cleansing and profound intuition, he can be free from...
Healing can be a fascinating process when we surrender to it. At times it can become the center of our lives: requesting our time, our energy and focus. We all lead busy lives: especially those of us who live in New York City. It can be...