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February 1, 2021 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. 6 Comments

I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19

I just received my first dose of the SARS Covid-19 vaccine… and that puts me on “Team Moderna.” I believe the best medicine is what is appropriate under the circumstances. For me in this pandemic, the best medicine is to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.  I went to Dodger Stadium (along with thousands of […]

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December 28, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. Leave a Comment

How comfortable are your patients in your treatment room?

a friendly "welcome" sign, along with flowers and a tea pot

If you see patients or clients in person, you want them to feel welcome, and safe in your professional environment, and to be their authentic selves while with you.  I have a short course that will help you create a warm and inviting experience. This post addresses your physical space, and also your head space […]

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December 13, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. Leave a Comment

It’s Winter: acupuncture theory says take a conscious walk and wear wool socks

warm wool socks are perfect for winter and keeping your feet and Kidney channel warm

This is Winter: the season of cold in the morning and evening, and often warm at midday.  This is the season of “cold to the bone” and “damp chill”.  This is the season where some people find that the inside of their house is colder than outside – what the heck?!  This is the season […]

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October 20, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. 6 Comments

Adapting acupuncture treatments during pandemic times

this shows a model of a woman with the acupuncture meridians or channels diagrammed on her back and head

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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October 1, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac. 5 Comments

Everything Fall: Introducing The Metal Element

the change of seasons

In acupuncture theory, the 5 Elements and their many correspondences hold, explain and organize EVERYTHING. The Metal element associates with Fall, so let’s jump in! EVERYTHING FALL, THE METAL ELEMENT:  Classical Five Element Acupuncture is organized around the 5 Elements and their associations. Fall is associated with Metal, the Lungs and Large Intestines, our skin, […]

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  • How comfortable are your patients in your treatment room? December 28, 2020
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  • It’s Winter: acupuncture theory says take a conscious walk and wear wool socks December 13, 2020
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Kathleen R. Port, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac & CH

2001 S. Barrington Ave., Ste 219
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  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021!
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021!
  • Lunar New Year: Don’t take a shower! Wear red! And one more thing…
  • I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19
  • Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun!

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