Above all, staying healthy keeps us healthy, and regulating our emotions is a key component of this preventative medicine. The emotion of fear creates a stress response, which happens to be one of the greatest inhibitors of positive health on all levels. So how do…
Our subconscious minds control approximately 95% of our thoughts and behaviors. However, many of these thoughts and behaviors are self-limiting and self-sabotaging. Psych-K presents a blend of various tools for change from the use of ancient wisdom to contemporary neuroscience research to tap in to…
“The objective of Nonviolent Communication is not to change people and their behavior in order to get our way: it is to establish relationships based on honesty and empathy, which will eventually fulfill everyone’s needs.” – Marshall Rosenberg Watch this short video to better understand…
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…
Simply stated, the art of Compassionate Inquiry helps us to connect with our authentic selves. We get the opportunity to hear our true voice and discard (if even for a short time) the masks that we are wearing in our daily lives. With this tool,…
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…
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…
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…
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 to the benefits of acupuncture for addiction recovery at the beginning of my acupuncture training, over ten years ago. My school, the TAI Sophia Institute, had a long-standing relationship with the Penn North Recovery…
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…
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…
Does acupuncture really work? In other cultures, acupuncture is the primary health care system, and more of a last resort in the United States. But this is quickly changing here in Phoenix as more and more people look to alternative and complementary methods to gain…
Opioid use is at an all-time high in our nation, and as a result, opioid use remains high in Phoenix. This video explains how this problem evolved and sums up the reason they are calling this the worst epidemic in US History. Help is available,…
