Chinese medicine is very serious about keeping warm. Like, seriously obsessed. No cold is allowed into the body: food should be cooked and warm, and beverages must be warm for good digestion. The body must be kept cozy: socks must be worn, and neck must be protected from drafts at all costs! Definitely no...
Author: MaryBeth
The No-Guilt Acu Plan
Deciding on the number and frequency of treatments is tricky, there are just so many factors to consider. I weigh them out and come up with my best recommendation based on years of experience and hands-on knowledge, then collaborate with clients to come up with a plan that fits with their bodies, schedules and...
Acupuncture as Regular Self-Care
I have been a massage therapist for over twenty years now (how did that happen?!) and much of my work is doing monthly treatments for people who find that regular massage therapy is an excellent stress management tool, and a great way to keep everyday aches and pains from becoming troublesome. People come every...
Yin and Yang
What are yin and yang? You’ve probably heard the terms, and seen the symbol, but do you know that when you come for acupuncture, yin and yang are fundamental to how I will treat you? Yin and yang represent balancing opposites: light/dark, rising/sinking, hot/cold, noise/quiet, activity/rest. We need both in our lives to function....