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 […]

Living with disabilities can make day to day life a little slower, a little harder, and a little less manageable during moments when the disability flares up or you’re working through harder times. There are all sorts of disabilities, from the silent and invisible ones to the more readily visible ones, but they all impact […]

Plantar fasciitis is a condition where the connective tissue around the ligament on the underside of your foot which connects your heel to the front of your foot becomes inflamed. This can cause intense muscle spasms and pain in the bottom of the foot, making even simple things like walking and standing incredibly painful and […]

Pregnant women can receive acupuncture throughout their pregnancy to relieve, combat, and eradicate some of the worst pregnancy symptoms, as well as to help ensure an easier labor process when it comes time to deliver your baby! How can it get rid of those pesky symptoms, and why should you consider acupuncture before labor?  Pregnancy […]

Your words mean a lot, Ivy! Thank you so much!  Our trained acupuncturists are constantly seeking to work with you and for you to make sure that your treatment plan is optimized for your healing and your best life moving forward! As Ivy mentions, we work tirelessly to make sure that we exhaust every measure […]

Are you carrying a lot of tension in your neck and back? Do you wake up with muscle pain? Sometimes, even sleeping at odd angles is enough to make our muscles protest in agony and lock up with tension and pain. Whether you slept on your neck wrong or have an illness that causes fatigue, […]