Above all, staying healthy keeps us healthy, and regulating our emotions is a key component of this preventative medicine. Moreover, fear creates a stress response, one of the greatest inhibitors of positive health on all levels. Watch this video with Canadian physicians discuss a shift…
Here I show a 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 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…
Ryan Hardesty, owner of New Life Balance Center in Phoenix, speaks about emotional regulation. After that, he discusses addiction, trauma and how listening to our bodies can lead to better physical and emotional health.
Many people are seeking a Health Coach to assist them on their health and wellness journey. But what exactly is a Health Coach, and how do you know when you’ve found a good one? Please watch this interview with Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness…
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.
Our subconscious minds control approximately 95% of our thoughts and behaviors. However, many of these thoughts and behaviors are self-limiting and self-sabotaging. Therefore, in order to be healthier and happier, we need a tool to change these subconscious patterns. Psych-K is one of these tools. …
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is based on the principles non-violence. Therefore, it inspires compassionate connection and action. For instance, it can improve relationships through more empathic interrelation with ourselves and others. Watch this short video to better understand NVC for your own life.
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 helps us to connect with our authentic selves. For instance, we can discover the masks we have been wearing and hear our true voices. Watch this video from Dr. Maté for more information about this simple, yet profound therapeutic approach to a healing…
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.…
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 seeking help for headaches, back pain or digestive issues and wonder why…
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…
