The TCM of BBQ
Now that summer is here people are taking to their grills and cooking food outdoors over fire. It’s such a fun, communal and primal thing
2024 Year of the Wood Dragon
Year of the Wood Dragon You don’t need to know much about Chinese culture to understand the importance of the dragon. It’s such a
What’s In A Diagnosis
Not knowing what’s going on with our bodies when health challenges arise can be scary and disorienting. An over-reliance on the established authority of our
Sauna Therapeutics Examined
It’s interesting to take a look at widely held cultural beliefs about medicine and examine them.
Making the Most of your Acupuncture Experience
I will be presenting information that you may not know about regarding acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and how I can help you make the
How to Integrate Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be so effective for such a wide variety of health concerns, yet it’s still looked upon as a mysterious and
Physiology of Emotions
I’ve learned so much, and indeed have so much more to learn, as one who seeks to plumb the depths of the human experience. Whether
Why Are Acupuncturists Always Talking About Cherry Blossoms?
Back when I was considering going to acupuncture school I would look around on the internet for different resources that would help me with my
Treatment Comes in All Forms
My acupuncture treatments are designed to call on certain energies within the patient that correspond to different facets of the natural world. After all, Chinese
Valentine’s Day & The Heart Meridian
This month many of us will observe Valentine’s Day, a holiday created to appreciate and celebrate the presence of love in our lives. It’s an
Sa’am Acupuncture
Since Autumn 2019 I have been learning and practicing a method of acupuncture called Sa’am. It has transformed how I think about Chinese medicine and
Nicaragua: My Time with Natural Doctors International
In the Spring of 2012 I began a year long intro-intensive course on Western herbalism taught by the great Jim McDonald. From some of the
November 2021 Newsletter
Dear Friends & Family: It is with great pleasure that I invite you to check out my newly launched website for my Chinese Medicine practice,
Purpose & Vision
Modern life can create a rift between ourselves and nature, between our true selves and our true nature. The challenging times we live in offer
My Journey
When I was 21, my father passed away from a heart attack at age 52. He was seeing his doctor regularly since he had a
Welcome to My Blog
Thank you for making your way to my website and blog. If you’re reading this you probably have an interest in Chinese medicine and what
