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Essential Oils

Essential Oils

Essential Oils can be used as a stand-alone therapy (inhalation, baths or massage) or in place of needles, by being massaged into acupoints. I apply Chinese medical theory to essential oil therapy. Medical uses of essential oils are referred to in the legendary writings of Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor of China, dating from approximately…

hyssop flower essential oil is associated with fall

Another Fall essential oil option: Hyssop

Fall and the Metal element has many associations in acupuncture theory. In recent posts, I’ve explored the body, mind and spirit aspects of Fall, as well as essential oils.  Here’s one more essential oil for fall:  Hyssop is classified in herbal theory as hot, dry, and stimulating; therefore, it should be used in moderation. This…

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I am pleased to introduce my two shopping portals: FullScript and Wellevate. These are two trusted sources for professional-level products. This gives you the opportunity to shop and choose products online, at your convenience: the same high quality products that I make available to you in my practice, at a special private discount. Why shop…

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Adapting acupuncture treatments during pandemic times

I am happy to announce several new treatment options to reflect safety and budget considerations to help you get through these pandemic times.  We are all needing to adapt to the current circumstances, and I hope these offerings will help you get the help you want and need. REDUCED CONTACT TIMES: Even though I am…

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Wash your mask! Wash your face! The how and why of mask hygiene.

As a health care professional, I have triple-layer disposable masks for when I see patients, and re-usable cloth masks with filters for trips to the grocery store, post office, outdoor exercise and other short errands.  But as the months have worn on, with cases increasing daily, masks will continue to be an indispensable accessory, so…