People often ask me how I take care of myself. “You’re an acupuncturist; do you give yourself acupuncture?” The answer is yes and no. No, I do not usually needle myself because I cannot always perceive myself objectively, so I prefer to have another trusted acupuncturist treat me. It’s nice to be taken care of,…
The sound of your voice tells a lot about you, and provides insight as to how best to treat you with acupuncture. Even though there are variations in the sound a voice depending on emotion or circumstance, there is still an overall tone that is dominant. A theme, if you will. And that is one…
We function on many levels, and a great acupuncture treatment will attempt to meet you at your highest level of need, whatever that is at the moment. This is why your treatments change from appointment to appointment, even if you are coming for a series of treatment for a specific issue. The same song, if…
Doctors and scientists realized early on that the Covid-19 pandemic was rapidly expanding because we were experiencing “community spread.” That is what led to the current Safer-At-Home restrictions. People are still getting sick, the virus is still out there. So how do we emerge safely back into our communities, even in a limited way, without…
What does International Skinny Dipping Day (July 11th), the bikini and Nude Recreation Week have in common? They are all related to the month of July! And if you’re going to partake in any of them, you’ll need protection! The bikini had its debut in July 1945, and the week after the 4th of July…