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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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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Dr. Michael here!A question I hear all the time is, “How often should I get acupuncture?” And the answer depends on what you’re coming in for—but more importantly, what you want to maintain. Acupuncture isn’t just a short-term fix; it’s a tool to help you feel your best over time.At first, treatments are often scheduled […]
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Dr. Michael here! When we think about healing, it’s easy to focus only on symptoms—like pain, stress, or fatigue. But the truth is, your body is constantly working behind the scenes to restore balance. The real question isn’t whether your body can heal—it’s whether it’s getting the support it needs to do so. That’s where […]
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Dr. Michael here! Most people associate acupuncture with pain relief—and for good reason. It’s incredibly effective for back pain, neck tension, sciatica, and more. But what surprises many of our patients is how acupuncture also helps with so much beyond physical pain. In fact, we often see people find relief in areas they never expected. […]
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Dr Michael here! Take a moment after you read the next questions to close your eyes, breathe and think. Think about this: what relaxes you? Think of the sights,sounds, smells and how you feel when totally relaxed. And breathe. What did you think of? Did you think of the waves lapping on the beach, a […]
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