There are many reasons why you’re not seeing that Positive month after month. Anything from hormone imbalances to a blocked tube can be inhibiting conception. Once we identify the underlying cause of the infertility, we can begin to rectify it. Having Trouble Conceiving? Things to consider when TTC with no luck: Fallopian tube blockage One…
Acupuncture for Back Pain When faced with back pain, acupuncture should be the first line of defense, not a last resort. Acupuncture works to dissolve trigger points that cause pain, reduce inflammation in the muscle, and block pain signals from the nerves. It also helps address emotional and energetic causes of back pain. Acupuncture has…
SPLEEN → EARTH → SINGING → INTELLECT → TRANSFORMING → DIGESTION Perhaps your acupuncturist mentioned something about spleen qi deficiency or weakness at your last appointment. The term isn’t a direct translation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, “spleen” refers to the functions of your spleen, pancreas, and the lymphatic system of the body. This encompasses metabolic…
Most people think of going to massage for pain relief and acupuncture for more chronic or internal conditions. This isn’t wrong, it’s just not the whole picture. Let’s take a deeper look into the training required for both scopes of healing as well as where each modality excels. Training required for Acupuncture License In order…
With dozens of clinics to choose from in Boulder, how do you know where you will receive the best care? Alternative healing can feel elusive, but it really doesn’t need to be. The mere fact that there are so many clinics to choose from speaks to alternative medicine’s efficacy. We researched some of the top…
The most profound thing I or anyone can do for your health is to help you experience a state of relaxation, care, and love, and then support you in recreating that experience more often in whatever ways work for your life. My chosen tool happens to be acupuncture, and it’s incredibly effective. There are…
Acupuncture meridians are pathways along which energy moves in the body. Acupuncture needles work to move qi (pronounced “chee”). Qi is another way to describe energy. If you’d like to learn more about stuck qi or qi stagnation, read Feeling Stuck? How to get your boogie back. I want to explain HOW acupuncture moves energy…
Feeling stuck is the pits. I started out January with all the good intentions and motivation in the world. I wrote out my goals for the year, I downloaded a habit tracking app, and I was ready to make changes. Then suddenly my motivation seemed to disappear and I felt weighed down. I knew what…
Talking about sensitive or uncomfortable topics like poop and sex are always going to be one of my favorite things to do. I think it’s hugely empowering to put into words and create dialogue around things many of us grow up feeling weird about. Shouldn’t your sex life be private and no business of your acupuncturist?…
These are 5 of the most commonly asked acupuncture questions by my patients, so I thought I would type out some answers to satisfy your curiosity (which I love!). 1. Do you give yourself acupuncture? Of all the acupuncture questions, I get asked this one the most. The answer is a big YES! I receive…
