How are you feeling? I mean, really, how are you feeling? If you’re like 65% of Americans, you’re feeling an increased sense of free-floating anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about your future. As a result of stressors in your life, it’s likely that you’re drinking more,…
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.
The first acupuncture treatments I ever gave were to address anxiety in an addictions setting. These sessions were done in a group setting and utilized a specific auricular (ear) protocol to address various symptoms of anxiety related to depression, insomnia, racing mind and more. The…
Acupuncture has been used as a natural adjunct to traditional the addiction recovery model for over 40 years. Beginning with a simple auricular (ear) treatment protocol in the 70s, it is currently being used in many rehab facilities to support people at all stages of…
Join Lesley in a discussion with Ryan Hardesty, owner of New Life Balance Center in Phoenix. In this video they discuss emotional regulation, trauma, addiction and how listening to our bodies can lead to better physical and emotional health. Enjoy!
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…
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…
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…
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,…