Acupuncture in Addiction Recovery: Client Interview
People in the addictions community often begin acupuncture treatment while in recovery. Acupuncture can help with many of the physical and emotional components of the recovery process.
People in the addictions community often begin acupuncture treatment while in recovery. Acupuncture can help with many of the physical and emotional components of the recovery process.
Many symptoms are common, but that doesn’t mean they are normal. Premenstrual agitation, not being able to fall or stay asleep, or frequent headaches, for example, are conditions with which we learn to live. We really don’t have to have to.
Five-Element Acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic system which developed based on observations of the human body and nature. The theory behind it is that our bodies are a microcosm of larger world, and the five elements found outside – fire, earth, metal, water and wood…
As many of you know, while no acupuncture session is complete without me touting the benefits of drinking more water for every aspect of health, I always accompany this with the encouragement to dump the plastic water bottles and opt for re-usable containers that are…
One of the great gifts of Five Element Acupuncture is that it is based on the fundamental principal that we, as human beings, are a microcosm of the greater macrocosm of this planet. We are not separate from nature. We are not separate from other…
If you’ve had even one acupuncture appointment with me, you know how passionate I am about empowering clients to trust themselves to know what is best for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. I encourage everyone to take back responsibility for their choices – whatever…
According to a recent article in Medical News Today, the use of social media can harm our mental health. It is associated with depression, anxiety disorders, and low self-esteem. The article reports that social media may elicit feelings of inadequacy, and loneliness. As teenagers and…
If there was one message that I would like to get out en masse, it would be the importance of investing in your health. The message would be the understanding that caring for the parts of you that no one sees is just as important,…
This is one of the most common questions I am asked, especially within a few months of any new year. People spend their money and work hard for the health benefits they receive through work, and so it’s only natural to want to use these…
In this video I walk through a stress-relieving treatment with Reneé Johnson of Infinite Lotus Wellness. Please keep in mind that every treatment looks somewhat different as we all face different challenges in life and have different wounds to heal. Click on the video to…
Welcome to MindfulLIFE Acupuncture! My name is Lesley Johnsen, and I am a Doctor of Acupuncture. In this video, I discuss my approach to acupuncture and how I incorporate a trauma informed approach in my sessions. I also discuss Psych-K and what to expect in…
As many concerned couples already know, the stress around trying to get pregnant can be a circular whirlwind, causing more stress when it doesn’t happen, decreasing chances of conception, leading to more stress…you get the picture. And if you’re already caught in this whirl, sorry.…
Are you interested in being happier in your everyday life? Would you like to have more fulfilling relationships, and be more content at work? Every major philosophy points to gratitude as being a cornerstone to well-being. Run a gratitude experiment of your own and test…
Many people are beginning to turn to acupuncture and other alternative treatments for seasonal allergies that come along with the often hidden, seasonal changes here in Arizona. Many people in Phoenix are sensitive to the pollen in the mesquite and mulberry trees prevalent here in…