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The recent article in the New York Times has sparked interest and a growing curiosity regarding Acupuncture from a Western view. This is not the first, nor the only, Western scientific explanation of the mechanism of acupuncture needles. It has been long studied and clincially proven with statistically significant evidence that acupuncture can work via the Nervous System. Specifically, by the needles affecting neurovascular bundles, nerve trunks and peripheral nerves. It

Guest House wellness is named after my favorite point, KI9 Guest House. This points strengthens, and balances, the connection between Fire and Water. Providing our heart and mind a place of stability and comfort. KI9 offers a place of rest when we are so tired and spent, but are not able to let go. It references the Heart as the Guest and the Kidney/Water/Yin as the House. Just as when you visit friends or family, here your are treated with special care, as an honored spi

This time of year is full of change. Everyone wants to know what your New Year's Resolution is. Are you doing Dry January? What are...

A trigger point is a group of sarcomeres (smallest unit of tissue that can contract) that gets stuck in constant contraction and causes...

I have had some patients ask about cupping. Cupping is done primarily to move stagnation. Very often this relates to pain or a blocked...

Within the scope of practice of an acupuncturist, I am able to advise patients on various Qi Gong exercises and nutrition based on...

Moxa is a popular healing technique that has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years. It is made out of a dried herb called...

In the past year I have seen a number of patients suffering from long haul covid symptoms. I say suffering, because they can't take a...

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to address all sorts of colds and viruses. The research on this and related symptoms is...

The most common cause of TMJ discomfort is from grinding and clenching the teeth. This is most commonly done at night while we sleep, but...

Studies in acupuncture compare correct needling at a point with what is called sham acupuncture. This is when the practitioner places the...

Check out my most recent newsletter containing information on how to support the Metal element and support your immune system according...

Recently I fell while doing box jumps. I fell backwards on my lumbar vertebrae, then it rippled up and I hit my cervical vertebrae on the...

There has been enough research on weight gain over the last 2 years to now have systematic reviews. They have been analyzed from all...

Several studies have been done the effects of Acupuncture on the symptoms following a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). While a few common...

As with many studies on acupuncture, it is a challenge to place these treatments in an easy peg hole that can be evaluated. In a review...

There has been interesting research on the efficacy of and the mechanism behind how acupuncture can be integrated into standard care with...

My kids are currently almost 12 and 8 years old, and they are very different when it comes to being cared for. Over the years I have...

In a evidence review of 31 studies conducted on the Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture in Children, they found significant results. ...

These 2 phrases have very different meanings. I practice Integrative Medicine, meaning I work with your Western medical team. In acute...