Dec 16, 2013 | Fertility, Stress
Stress & Infertility. There is a lot to say about stress and its impacts on our bodies. From causing headaches, to skin conditions, high blood pressure, anxiety, muscle aches, gastro-intestinal problems (just to mention a few), and in general decreasing the...
Oct 28, 2013 | Acupuncture, Selected Topics, TCM Information
Over the past month or so I’ve met quite a few people who are new to Chinese Medicine (TCM). Their first reaction to my profession has been a slight slinking back in their posture, a wary look in their eyes, and a worried look on their face. Their first...
Oct 20, 2013 | Acupuncture, Courses
This is Part II of a series on confident acupuncture needling. Please visit our previous post for the introduction and needling anatomy for the leg. Proper needling, including depth and manipulation depends on an understanding of the structures that are being...
Oct 14, 2013 | Acupuncture
Having just finished the CTCMPAO Practitioner exam, I’ve spent some time reflecting on what I found most helpful throughout my educational history – for the exam and in clinical practice. First has to be the amount of clinic hours required for my program, which...
Jul 1, 2013 | Selected Topics, varicose veins
Recently, I have come across clients who are on some heavy-duty drugs. The most common at the moment is Prednisone, and while it is a savior for many people with debilitating symptoms, it can have some devastating side effects. The biggest problem is that once...
