As 2023 comes to an end and you’re starting to think about intentions and goals for 2024, we encourage you to take some time with this simple ritual to reflect on all that you learned over the past year.

Chinese Medicine is rooted in nature. Winter, the most yin time of year, gives us the chance to slow down, turn inwards, be introspective, and heal ourselves by nourishing with deep rest, food and meditation.

In an acupuncture clinic, you may notice an earthy, smoky smell coming from the treatment rooms. This smell is produced by a process called moxibustion (often called Moxa), where an herb called mugwort (ai ye) is burned either directly or indirectly on the skin to provide warmth and other therapeutic benefits.

Fall and Winter are the perfect time of year to give your skin some extra love! Microneedling stimulates the production of collagen and addresses skin conditions such as wrinkles and fine lines, acne, enlarged pores, and dark spots. It can even help with hair restoration!

December Community Appreciation - Teachers + School Staff! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.

Pork and fennel spark Fall vibes - pork nourishes yin while fennel is aromatic, warming, and its unique taste arouses inspiration. This dish is cozy and nourishing for the Fall season and creates a great opportunity to use whatever veggies you have available.

Libby is back from Europe and will start seeing patients for NST on Saturday, December 2nd! Learn more about NST and find out how to have your mind and body to feeling their best.

Bieler’s broth is an effective, gentle cleanse for anytime of the year. Cooling vegetables reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and ease the workload on the liver. In contrast to a cleanse that focuses on raw foods and juices, the cooked nature of this broth makes it tonifying and grounding.

While the holidays can be a time filled with love and joy, for many people it can also be bittersweet, bringing up a host of emotions including a renewed sense of isolation, loneliness, longing and grief.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a moment to discuss gratitude. Writing in a gratitude journal is one of our favorite tools to keep track of all the reasons to be thankful.

If you are thinking that your child could benefit from some extra support, consider scheduling a children’s Chinese Medicine consultation with Dr. Rachel or Dr. Jenna. Children can greatly benefit from acupuncture and typically improve very quickly!

Microneedling is an alternative to other invasive cosmetic procedures. Learn more about these treatments, now being offered by Dr. Jenna and Dr. Rachel.

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. Not only do we work with you to help you achieve your fertility goals, we support you as a whole person.

November Community Appreciation - Nurses! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.

Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system which can be used on its own or in conjunction with your modern, allopathic medical care, treatments and medications.

Conveniently, many of Fall’s veggies + fruits help repair summer’s damage….damage caused by sun exposure and heat. 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.

Chinese Medicine proposes that we will feel our best if we live according to the seasons. In the Fall, it is our Metal that shines! With the appropriate diet and lifestyle adjustments, we can cultivate a healthy metal element, a strong immune system, and peace of mind.

October Community Appreciation - First Responders! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.

In today’s world, it can be difficult to make your mental health a priority, but it requires the same attention as other aspects of your life. With the everything that is going on in the world, it’s more important than ever!

The Metal blend supports your lungs and large intestine, and encourages inspiration, gratitude, letting go and transformation.