An early case for preventative medicine Regular acupuncture treatments are a great form of preventative medicine. This is the way medicine was practiced in ancient times as documented in the classics, which are ancient Chinese medical texts. “The sage does not treat those who are ill but those who are well.” This is a quote […]

Spring is a great time to balance your energy This is the time of year when many people are feeling a little off. They may experience allergy symptoms, headaches, irritability, or even problems with muscles, tendons and ligaments. Women might have menstrual or fertility issues, and people may find it more difficult to make decisions. […]

Hot or cold? Is hot or cold best while recovering from an injury? Typically, people choose cold. It’s instinctual. Remember when you were a child, and the school nurse gave you an ice pack when you got hurt? Many of us have been conditioned to reach for ice as soon as we have an injury. […]

The year of the dragon The Chinese Lunar New Year starts on the first day of the first moon of the lunar calendar. This is why the date varies each year. 2024 brings in the year of the Yang Green Dragon on February 10th. Celebrations continue through the first 15 days of the first month […]

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions   How does a new acupuncture patient appointment work? A new patient appointment is a two-hour appointment that is separated into two one-hour sessions. The first session is a phone call for the intake that lasts about an hour, and the second session is the actual acupuncture treatment in the […]