ACUPUNCTURE FOR FIBROMYALGIA Dr Micheal here! More than 3 million Americans suffer with Fibromyalgia each year. Fibromyalgia symptoms can vary, ranging from annoying to severely debilitating muscle and joint pain. In addition to chronic aches and pains, people suffering with Fibromyalgia often have related symptoms, such as fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, or depression. Acupuncture treatment […]

Healthy HabitsDr. Michael here! Leading a healthy lifestyle can positively impact your health, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Let’s look at the most powerful tools you have to help yourself become healthier. Acupuncture First, acupuncture is a great way to support your healthy lifestyle. Acupuncture treatment balances your body, and at the […]

Acupuncture for Stress Dr. Michael here! Stress can cause your vital energy (called Qi, pronounced “chee”) to go out of balance, and ongoing chronic stress can lead to more severe Qi imbalance. Many of our patients at the Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center in Jacksonville are dealing with some level of chronic stress in their […]

Water, Your Spirit And You Dr. Michael here! Winter is the season corresponding with the Water Element. At this time of the year, it is interesting to reflect upon what qualities Water gives to you. Winter is the time of year when certain animals hibernate. When it’s cold outside you may stay indoors more. These […]

Dr Michael here! I love when my patients ask me for guidance on self-help techniques, because the best healing relationship is a true partnership between doctor and patient. When it comes to improving fatigue, there is a lot you can do to help yourself. The effects of fatigue can be devastating to your quality of […]

Winter and the Water Element in Chinese Medicine Dr. Michael here! As a Five Element acupuncture physician, I am aware of how the energy shifts with the change of seasons marks an energetic shift in myself and my patients. In Chinese medicine, the Water Element relates to cold climate. Lately here in Jacksonville, we have […]

Dr Michael here! As we start the new year and we create new resolutions, we may be willing to entertain the idea of a new approach of how we take care of ourselves. Acupuncture is the world’s oldest system of medicine. This form of treatment is documented as far back to 400 BC and was […]

Many people suffer from sciatica. It can be a huge hindrance from doing things you enjoy, and can even stop you from doing things that are necessary such as doing work or chores. You shouldn’t have to suffer through this pain faking it until you make it or trying to get everything done in the […]

We get it. You can’t always control your body’s reactions to stress. “Fight, flight, and freeze” has become so popular as a quip to use when your body is being flooded with stress hormones, sometimes we can’t even tell our bodies are actively undergoing those responses at that moment. They are also typically the body’s […]

Dr. Michael here! As we sit with family and friends this Christmas season, I am thinking of all my wonderful patients that have made our year truly special. From our practice to your home, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! May the magic of this season bring comfort, joy, warmth and hope for 2025!  […]