Welcome to April! A new month and another opportunity to grow in health and wellness…..I’m often asked *why* I made the decision to study acupuncture and obtain my master’s degree after nearly 4 years of intensive study while working full-time as a certified diabetes nurse educator. While I’ve shared my story individually many times, I […]
Welcome to March! Though it roared in like a lion, a kinder, gentler season is on the way. Are you ready to welcome Spring? Spring cleaning is a familiar concept, but what are you doing to prepare your body, mind and spirit for a season of growth and new possibilities? Think Acupuncture! If you already […]
Happy February! It’s American Heart month and Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching, emphasizing the importance of caring for your own heart and the hearts of those you hold dear. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has crowned the heart as the emperor of the body, as it houses the spirit also known as “shen”. The “shen” is translated […]
Happy New Year! This year we celebrate 1 year of blog posts here and almost 1 1/2 years at our current space in Moorestown. I want to thank each of you for making our practice a happy, peaceful and comforting space–a place where health and wellness goals are planned and actualized on a regular basis. […]
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” ~John Milton As another month draws to a close, and a new one approaches, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for each of you. I am grateful […]
As October breezes by with Halloween just a week or so away, it’s a good time to chat about preventing colds and flu. The number one method to preventing the spread of many viruses and infections is very simple: hand washing. This is an easy one, yet something that people often choose to eliminate from […]
Please join us on Tuesday, September 26 at 6 PM for a peaceful evening of discussion and the practical application of techniques to manage stress via the practice of mindfulness. The relationship of pain, inflammation and stress will be discussed as will useful tips to break the cycle. We’ll explore the meaning of mindfulness and […]
It is difficult to believe that it is nearly mid-August already, and back-to-school sales have popped up everywhere. I’ve even seen Halloween and various harvest decorations in several stores. This, combined with our national and political situation may be causing some (or many) or you some angst and perhaps even anxiety. Anxiety is a very […]
Happy July, All! I hope that you enjoyed the recent celebration of our nation’s independence and enjoyed some rest, relaxation and time with those you love. Here on the East coast, we have recently experienced quite a few hot and humid days. Aside from staying out of full sun between 12 and 3 PM, […]
The Fire Element of Summer Happy June! I hope this month finds you and those you love happy and well. As summer approaches, I wanted to share some tips on staying healthy during the warmer months when yang energy is at its peak, after being nurtured throughout the Spring. In terms of Chinese Medicine, we […]