Art of Acupuncture: Ancient System finding its way in Modern Medicine

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Cover Feature in Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017 Edition

An ancient medical system has found its place in modern healthcare.  Although acupuncture in the United States is still viewed as a relatively new, “alternative” form of medicine, it has repeatedly proven successful in treating a myriad of both acute and chronic conditions, earning its place in today’s medical community.  Acupuncturists now work side by side with physicians in hospitals, cancer centers and addiction recovery facilities across the country.  Many people are turning to this ancient practice to fill the gaps left by the conventional pharmaceutical model.  While acupuncture and Chinese Medicine are becoming more widely accepted and utilized, there is still much mystery and lack of understanding of the medicine.  Even those who receive acupuncture regularly often question its theories and how the medicine actually work. The confusion lies in cultural differences between the Western and Eastern mind, varying vocabulary to describe physiological phenomenon, and a different comprehension of the human body and how it interacts with the world around us. Read more

IBS and Acupuncture

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Most understand that there is a difference between Chinese medicine and Western medicine, though how they differ is not always clear.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) recognizes humans are a complex interplay of the mind, body, and emotions with the concept of yin and yang providing the theoretical framework to effectively diagnose this interplay. Structure (yin) is maintained by function (yang) within all anatomy, physiology, and psycho-emotional expressions. The TCM practitioner (acupuncturist) understands that yin and yang work cooperatively to determine the health and vitality of a person. How is this vitality reflected in a person’s health? Read more

Insights Into Autumn ~ Embracing Metal

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Insights Into Autumn:

With each year that passes new perspectives develop, new relations arise,  new ideas come forth, and new wisdoms are cultivated.  Along with this change and evolution, each year I recognize more deeply a strong constant in my life.  The Fall season remains my absolute favorite time of year, along with my most challenging.  Read more

We Live In A Toxic World

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Chronic fatigue, weight problems, sleeping disorders, mood swings, fuzzy thinking, recurrent headaches, body pains, skin conditions, asthma, allergies, hayfever….. Complaints not exclusive to the elderly or unfit, but now frequently experienced by almost everybody, even children! Read more

Orthopedic Acupuncture Program!

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With the season getting off to a slow start, there is no better time to start taking care of those aches, pains, and early season injuries before all the storms roll in.  It has become fairly common knowledge that Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been proven to be very beneficial for musculoskeletal conditions.

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De-Mystifying Acupuncture

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There’s not a day that goes by where I am not asked the questions,  “So, how does Acupuncture actually work?  How can sticking needles in my body make me feel better?”  There are a couple different ways to go about answering these important questions.  The first way is to explain the medicine with ancient Chinese philosophy, discussing the movement of Qi, your body’s complex meridian system, and how these meridians communicate as networks to connect your body and mind.  Read more