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,…
You are already a sophisticated user of acupuncture, so you know it will help you get through the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis by fortifying your body, mind and spirit. Staying healthy and as resilient as possible is even more important now. So I want to tell you about safety steps I’m taking in my…
I have depression to thank for my career change to acupuncture over 25 years ago. A romantic break-up led me to study yoga, and as my heart healed, my body became stronger and more flexible. My mind and conceptual framework became more inquisitive and open. I began to see more possibilities for myself, and had…
Do you associate a particular scent with this change of season? Is something fragrant outside your window that heralds Spring? Here are three scents that could help you optimize Spring: Bergamot (a bitter orange you might be familiar with from Earl Gray tea), chamomile and yarrow. These essential oils can help you stay “in the flow.” The…
A micro-system represents the entire body on an individual part of the body. A micro-system can be treated with acupuncture, acupressure or essential oils. It can be used as the primary mode of treatment, or in combination with other modalities. I use two primary micro-systems: the EAR and HAND. The face is another micro-system, and…