Stress is a physical, mental and emotional response to perceived threats or demands. While some stress can be motivating, chronic stress can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Managing stress is essential for overall well-being. Techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, exercise, and hobbies can help reduce stress levels. But what happens when […]

Dr. Michael here! I treat my fertility patients with a whole person/whole family approach, relying heavily on acupuncture as the mainstay of the treatment plan. I integrate special acupuncture fertility points with my Five Element acupuncture treatments, to balance the underlying root cause of each individual’s fertility issues. I also integrate lifestyle recommendations in my […]

Acupuncture has been used as a treatment for various sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome, among others, for a long time. Acupuncture offers many benefits for improving sleep quality, removing the root cause of the issue, and alleviating symptoms associated with sleep disturbances.  By regulating the hormones typically associated with sleep […]

We’ve all suffered a case of heavy, sorrowful emotion sometimes. The signs look a little different for all of us, ranging from a physical lethargy or feeling a little low, to a heightened and sensitive emotional state. Symptoms can come at us hand in hand like a one-two punch combo, making life hard to live […]

More than 22 million people in the US have asthma, about 1 in every 12 Americans. Whether we suffer from it or know someone who does, chronic asthma deep into adulthood can significantly impact our quality of life. Every year comes the suffering of allergy season and the swelling of our bronchial tubes, making breathing […]

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is one of the most common digestive illnesses in the US, and it affects everyone in different ways. Symptoms are varied and wide-spread, and can range in severity. Some of the most common symptoms include painful bloating that can have a duration of hours, sometimes entire days. Chronic constipation or […]

As one ages, the temptation to slow down and become less active becomes stronger as our energy depletes, our bones weaken, and our health starts to show signs of fatigue and stress. But when we fight that temptation, a whole host of opportunities for healthier, happier living opens up for us. When we begin the […]

We’ve all heard the benefits of working out and staying active, and we also typically flock to the gym in the early moments of the year when resolutions are still in the front of our heads and we know we should start making some healthy changes and choices. But when the flip side of working […]

If you’ve got a sports injury, give us a call! Acupuncture and massage can help sports injuries of all kinds by targeting inflammation and swelling, repairing anything that’s been damaged in the muscle or tissue, and regain strength and mobility! Any pain, bruising, inflammation, and swelling to the site of a sports injury can be […]

Happy Spring to all our dear patients! Happily, spring has arrived in North Florida.  Spring is an exciting season of the year. It is about the power of rebirth, renewal, and growth… not just our physical regeneration, but also a renewal of our spirit of hope.  In Five Element Acupuncture, spring is associated with the […]