One of the most common things patients tell us when they walk into our clinic is, “I’m exhausted.” Low energy can show up in many ways—brain fog, poor sleep, stress, pain, or simply feeling run down. In acupuncture, we look closely at your energy levels to understand why your body feels the way it does. […]
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- Feb
- 2026
Dr Michael here! It boggles my mind how underused acupuncture is for mental and emotional health, especially as the Chinese discovered thousands of years ago that acupuncture works wonders on the mind-body connection. Connecting Acu-Points and Meridians Each part of the body is linked to an acu-point on a meridian of energy. Each meridian of […]
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When you come into our acupuncture clinic here in Jacksonville, Florida, your treatment plan starts long before the needles. Acupuncture is deeply personalized, and our goal is always to understand you—not just your symptoms. To do that, we use several time-tested assessment tools that help us see the bigger picture of what’s happening in your […]
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- Jan
- 2026
Hi Dr. Michael here! As people are noticing the benefits of complementary medicines, they are now turning to detoxifying their bodies. One of the most popular is a liver detox. Acupuncture has been used for centuries for the detoxification of the body and its different organs. As an acupuncturist, I have witnessed firsthand the power […]
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If you’ve ever visited our acupuncture health center and caught the soothing scent of something gently burning, you may have been encountering something called Moxibustion! A traditional healing technique that’s been used for thousands of years to nourish, warm, and invigorate the body – as well as help enhance your acupuncture treatments. Moxibustion, often called […]
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Dr. Michael here! Did you know your tongue can offer powerful insight into what’s happening inside your body? In acupuncture and East Asian medicine, the tongue acts like a map—giving us clues about your overall health, balance, and areas that may need support. A healthy tongue is typically soft pink in color with a light, […]
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Dr. Michael here, If you’re looking for a gentle, time-honored way to support your body through seasonal changes, you may hear us mention Jade Windscreen—a classic herbal blend used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help keep your system strong and resilient. Jade Windscreen (known as Yu Ping Feng San) has been used for centuries […]
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Hi, Dr Michael here!I have had several people ask me what you should feel after you have an acupuncture treatment, and if what you were feeling was normal. First of all, everyone is a unique individual so each person’s experience can be different.Having said that, what is typically normal? A person typically has a mixture […]
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Dr. Michael here! Do you often find yourself short of breath especially when you are not exerting much effort? Do short walks leave you so winded that you feel like you need to sit down before you get where you need to go? Anyone, any size can feel like this. So how can we help […]
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- Oct
- 2025
Dr Michael here! As the seasons change, many people experience fluctuations in their mental health. Seasonal depression, a clinically recognized condition, typically emerges during the fall and winter months when shorter days and reduced sunlight begin to affect the body’s natural rhythms. While holiday festivities like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s bring joy for some, […]
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