Many years ago, I was taking a yoga teacher training class from the renowned teacher BKS Iyengar, and he was not happy with the level of attention of our class. He accused us of being “monkeys who had been drinking beer and had just been bitten by a scorpion.” Even though we are finding ways […]
Introducing Classical Five Element Acupuncture!
Since opening my practice in 1997, I’ve studied with a variety of teachers and learned a variety of techniques to help relieve pain, improve digestion and sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and even reduce fine lines and wrinkles. And now I’m happy to offer Classical Five Element Acupuncture, which gives you profound access to vitality […]
The Pack Has Your Back: 2018 is the Yang Earth Dog Year!
We welcome the Yang Earth Dog year on 16 February, 2018! This article will explain how each year acquires its name and characteristics, and how it might play out in weather, society, relationships and health. And why it’s a good year for singing! Each year is governed by one of the 12 zodiac animals, according […]
Scents of Spring: Bergamot, Chamomile, Yarrow to Lift Your Spirit
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 […]
Stick out your tongue!
It may not be polite to stick out your tongue as an editorial comment, but it’s just one of the things your acupuncturist will ask you to do when you come in for an appointment. Your tongue corroborates your health history, and is part of important fact-finding before treatment begins. We “read” the tongue by […]