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.
Three of the things about which I’m most passionate in terms of the Pillars of Health are the amount of water a person drinks, the amount of sleep a client drinks and whether or not they are supporting a well-balanced diet and exercise routine with…
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,…
“As I often tell my students, the two most important phrases in therapy, as in yoga, are “Notice that” and “What happens next?” Once you start approaching your body with curiosity rather than with fear, everything shifts.” – Bessel A. van der Kolk It’s time…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…