Here I show how I treated the lovely Renée. 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 find out more!
Over the last year, I’ve been asked a lot about how acupuncture can be beneficial in treating Coronavirus. There have been a lot of studies done with herbs and acupuncture to both prevent and treat the symptoms of colds and flus, even the novel ones…
I believe that staying healthy keeps us healthy, and that regulating our emotions is a key component of this preventative medicine. Fear, and the stress response it creates, is one of the greatest inhibitors of positive health on all levels. I also believe that health…
Watch video below of Lesley Johnsen, Doctor of Acupuncture, talking about addiction recovery with a patient.
It is said that our subconscious mind controls approximately 95% of our thoughts and subsequent behaviors. Unfortunately, many of these belief patterns are self-limiting and self-sabotaging. Psych-K provides a simple tool, based on a blend of contemporary and ancient wisdom tools, neuroscience research, and the…
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), created over 50 years ago by psychologist, Marshall Rosenberg, is a unique and powerful process for inspiring compassionate connection and action. Based on the principles non-violence, it is intended to improve relationships through more empathic interrelation with ourselves and others, while increasing…
In light of the corona virus and its unknown impact, there is a lot of fear in the air. Besides washing your hands and keeping your sneezes/coughs self-contained, your best line of defense is to keep your immunity strong. However, repressed feelings have a…
Compassionate Inquiry is a powerful somatic-based approach for assisting clients to access deep healing and transformation. Created by Canadian Physician, Dr. Gabor Maté while doing pioneering field work in addictions recovery, Compassionate Inquiry is about finding real connection, authenticity, and truth within one’s self. See…
Here I talk about what acupuncture is, my philosophy, a bit more about a trauma informed approach and the Psych-K treatments I offer. Click on the video to find out more!
Kindness is one of the guiding principles in my life. I carry Kindness cards everywhere I go, and explain to people that I’m practicing guerrilla kindfare when I leave them in restaurant check binders, on checkout counters in the stores, in airplane seats and wherever…
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. This means that unmanaged feelings of stress are being connected to heart disease, cancer, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. Can acupuncture help counter the stress that seems to be…
I feel deeply grateful for the fact that I was exposed ot the benefits of acupuncture for addiction recovery at the beginning of my acupuncture training, over ten years ago. My school, the TAI iSophia Institute, had a long-standing relationship with the Penn North…
Ok. This article isn’t about acupuncture or Covid, improving our immunity or even health and wellness. But as a small business owner, I continue to advocate supporting other small business owners, and one of the ways I can do this is to share what I…
The title of this blog is a quote from Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, often considered the father of medicine. Many of us are familiar with his name, as medical doctors today still abide by the Hippocratic Oath as their ethical guide for conduct and…
This 35 minute documentary was done in 2016 and chronicles the current opioid epidemic facing our country. I urge you to watch this video with an open mind and an open heart so that all who are affected by this crisis may receive peace and…
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…
In my acupuncture practice, I often recommend a gluten-free diet for clients suffering from headaches, migraines, fatigue and various digestive issues. And while I know the health values of eliminating wheat products from one’s diet, I’m never really certain as to how to answer the…
One of the most frequent questions I receive as an acupuncturist is, “Can it help me lose weight?” My first response is “No, but…” No, because if someone tells you they have the magic dart to help you do anything., red flags should go up…
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…
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.…
Another common question is, “Does it hurt?” The answer is: sometimes. Your first acupuncture session will typically last up to 90 minutes. This will include an interview process, much like you would experience in the first visit with a medical provider. You may be…
Research shows that almost 65 million Americans suffer from serious digestive problems on a regular basis. These conditions often stem from poor diet, fatigue and high levels of stress experienced in day-to-day living. Too often, people just pray their symptoms will just go away without…
One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice- though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But…
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…
