Relaxation is key to reduce stress and improve immunity The world is experiencing an unprecedented increase in stress and anxiety lately. Since stress can weaken immunity, it is important now more than ever to find ways to manage stress. In this blog, I share some ways that people can work on managing stress and building […]

Acupuncture and important COVID-19 safety updates This blog post shares how our acupuncture office visits have been updated to best serve you and your safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these challenging times, we know that now more than ever people are needing help easing their body, mind, spirit back into balance. We’re here for […]

HAVEN Centered Wellness is now offering Telehealth in North Carolina People often ask me, “How can you practice acupuncture and Chinese medicine in North Carolina through Telehealth? What do you do when you can’t use needles?” People are surprised to learn that Chinese medicine covers much more than acupuncture. Telehealth is a great option for […]

PTSD treatment with acupuncture and ear seeds Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a condition that can occur after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Triggers can cause the event to be relived. This can create intense emotional and / or physical reactions that can be debilitating. Many people who have PTSD experience […]

COVID-19 from a Chinese medicine perspective COVID-19 is a virus, and viruses are characterized in Chinese medicine as an external wind-cold disease. That means that the virus travels from outside the body through the air, or wind, into the body through the nose or mouth. Viruses are cold in nature. This is often why after […]