Check out this lovely, short video from Lisa Abernathy for some Chinese medicine tips for emotional wellness during Fall and Winter.

Here at Blue Heron, we have been reflecting on gratitude, mindfulness, community and grace. Fall is the season of the Metal element in Chinese Medicine - one of refinement, appreciation and letting go.

Studies have shown that people who live with a sense of gratitude tend to be happier, form healthier relationships, and maintain better mental and physical health overall.

Chinese Medicine significantly increases your likelihood of becoming pregnant and sustaining a healthy pregnancy, whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with IVF and IUI.

Time to pull out your scarf! Even though it’s been warm here in Charleston, we’re finally starting to see changes in the weather. With this seasonal transition comes greater susceptibility to the common cold.

Whether you have been receiving treatment for years or are just beginning to consider pregnancy, this is a great time to cover essential topics for your fertility and well-being.

Fall is the perfect time to focus on your fertility! We love working with women who are trying to conceive because we have seen such great success with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and fertility coaching.

Our favorite products to support your immune health this season. Visit our apothecary or ask your acupuncturist for recommendations that will best fit your unique needs.

✨ Welcoming in divine inspiration and connecting with the grounding energy of the Earth ✨

Cupping is one of our favorite forms of bodywork! It involves momentarily placing fire into glass cups so that the heat creates suction when they are subsequently placed on the skin.

Appropriate diet can also help to cultivate a healthy metal element, which is most active during the fall months, and support a strong immune system.

Pumpkin, the trendiest of Fall’s bounty, is so incredibly healing. It’s full of beta-carotene which converts to Vitamin A in our bodies. Enjoy this delicious pumpkin muffin recipe, best served warm with a hot cup of tea!

As you enjoy the cooler fall days and those chai lattes, keep in mind these 7 ways you can support the vitality of your Metal element and the wellbeing of your mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Rachel attended Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC where she obtained her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Autumn Equinox is upon us - with that and the kids back to school, cough season is also upon us. Check out our easy homemade cough medicine.

Our Earth oil blend supports your spleen and stomach and encourages feelings of compassion, nurturance, and grounding.

Late summer is the perfect time to boost your immune system for the upcoming barrage of bugs come fall and winter. Check out some of our favorite remedies.

Complementing your acupuncture treatment or used on its own, herbal medicine provides a way to improve your health on a daily basis.

Mindfulness and meditation can be very potent for a balanced earth element. The practice of focusing clear thoughts so as to wash away mental worry is key for a higher quality of life. 

We offer comprehensive wellness services including acupuncture, neuromuscular integration technique, fertility coaching, health + wellness coaching, herbal medicine and bodywork + massage.