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

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

Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun!

two children throwing beans at ogres for Japanese Bean Tossing Day

Throw beans at the Demon, banishing him outside! Welcome happiness in for the coming year!  Oni Wa Soto! Fuku Wa Ichi! Japanese Bean Tossing Day is typically celebrated between Feb 2 – 4 (depending on the lunar calendar) and heralds the coming of Spring.   It typically falls on Feb 3rd, but in 2021, it is […]

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November 17, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

November is National Skin Care Month: 10 reasons to give your skin some TLC

November is national skin care month, and winter skin care is important

Most of us think summer skin needs more care than winter skin, but it ain’t necessarily so. As long as you are still active, sweating, wearing a protective mask and exposed to weather, your skin needs TLC. Has “pandemic fatigue” hit your skin care routine?   So let’s hit re-start and see what, if anything, needs […]

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

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 16, 2020 By Kathleen Port, L.Ac.

The Gift of Losing My Office

a decorative key sits on tumbled stones

You’re kidding, right? Where is the gift of losing my office? In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic?! Well, when one office door closes, another office door opens! I’m here to tell you that the cliches are sometimes true. On March 13th, I closed my acupuncture office and waited for the all-clear to re-open, and […]

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  • Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits April 13, 2021
  • How often should you get acupuncture? April 12, 2021
  • Cupping + Acupuncture for the Change of Seasons March 18, 2021
  • Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Ox Year 2021! February 11, 2021
  • Jennifer Lopez’s wardrobe choice for her Inauguration performance reflected some the most auspicious colors for 2021! February 5, 2021
  • Lunar New Year: Don’t take a shower! Wear red! And one more thing… February 3, 2021
  • I choose to be vaccinated against Covid-19 February 1, 2021
  • Out with Demons! In with Happiness! Today is Setsubun! February 1, 2021
  • How comfortable are your patients in your treatment room? December 28, 2020
  • Your Winter Water Mind December 21, 2020

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Kathleen R. Port, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac & CH

2001 S. Barrington Ave., Ste 219
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  • Spring, flowers, a poem and songs to lift your spirits
  • How often should you get acupuncture?
  • Cupping + Acupuncture for the Change of Seasons
  • 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!

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