Summer is the perfect time to to experience joy Summer is a time of abundance, and it is a great time to be mindful of how you can feel more joy. We work so hard all year, and now is the perfect the time to harvest the fruits of our labor while we are at […]

The year of the horse The Chinese new year is based on the lunar calendar, and the date is determined by the second new moon after the winter solstice. This is why the date varies each year. 2026 brings in the year of the Yang Fire Horse. The horse is introduced on February 4th, the […]

Background on manual lymphatic drainage Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a form of bodywork done by a licensed therapist. It is a gentle technique that increases lymph flow, helps move stagnant lymph, reduces swelling (also known as edema), soothes pain and discomfort, and supports the immune system. Lymph a clear to pale-yellow fluid that is […]

Late summer – the fifth season Chinese medicine recognizes five seasons: spring, summer, late summer, fall, and winter. Late summer is important because it is the shift between the warm seasons to the cool seasons. It is the time when the hot yang energy of the summer starts to shift into the cool yin energy […]

Summer is the perfect time to feel more joy Summer is a time of abundance, and it is a great time to be mindful of how you can feel more joy. We work so hard all year, and now is the perfect the time to harvest the fruits of our labor while we are at […]