Anxiety, stress, depression, and the sense of worry in cancer survivors are more common than you think. Besides counseling, meditation, and medication - acupuncture has an emotional therapeutic benefit to our patients. Finding the right acupuncturist to work with you is critical and we believe we can help.

Got chronic neck pain? Get acupuncture and administer self acupressure to help mitigate your aches and pain. A quick guide on what you can do to reduce neck pain.

The cancer journey is deeply personal, and every patient deserves care that addresses their unique needs. Integrative oncology, with its emphasis on the whole person, offers a path to healing that goes beyond treating the disease. Acupuncture, as a cornerstone of integrative care, empowers patients to navigate their journey with greater comfort, resilience, and hope. Whether it’s easing side effects, managing stress, or fostering emotional well-being, acupuncture serves as a powerful ally in helping patients reclaim a sense of balance and control.

In a world that often demands our attention, energy, and approval, learning to love yourself and see your worth can feel like a radical act. But what does self-love actually look like, and how can you tell if you’re genuinely embracing it? Here’s a guide to understanding the signs of self-love and ways to nurture it in your daily life.

Self-love isn’t about perfection or selfishness—it’s about accepting yourself as you are, flaws and all, while striving for growth and well-being. It’s the belief that you are inherently worthy, deserving of kindness, care, and respect, no matter what.

Postpartum urination retention relief with moxa and acupuncture

PTSD, stress, trauma all have a direct impact in our health and wellbeing. Understand how your digestive health can be impacted due to your emotional imbalance and what you can do to help yourself through recovery

Public health is part of the health ecosystem and having insight on what it is and the various social determinants of health have a huge benefit in providing care. This is why this acupuncturist is in public health.

Tender points are specific points where you may experience pain. This is often times described as being sensitive to touch. It is not the “gross don’t touch me” sensitivity touch, but “Ouch! That hurts” type. Some areas are more sensitive than others and this is great insight and feedback to your acupuncturist so make sure to let your acupuncturist know.

Studies have shown acupuncture can help fibromyalgia patients in pain relief & sleep quality and be used as a complementary or stand alone management for patients with fibromyalgia both in short and long term care. To find out more about the common tender spots of fibromyalgia and common acupuncture points used to treat the pain, check out our other blog entry Trigger or Tender Points in Fibromyalgia.