Hot Topic: Chinese Medicine for Menopause
Many patients come to us for relief from mild to ferocious menopausal symptoms. One such patient recently asked, "how does it work?" We thought you’d never ask. With Chinese medicine, there is always the potential for (super) deep dives when it comes to theory. However, the heart and soul of how Chinese medicine works for menopause can best be [...]
Benefits of Post-Mastectomy Massage
Recovery from a mastectomy, whether it be preventative, gender-affirming, or part of cancer treatment, can be a difficult and isolating process. Between the pain, the swelling, the drains, the compression garments, the movement restrictions, and everything else, it can be hard to feel at home in your body while recovering. So why not get a massage? The idea of [...]
Similarities of Fall Wisdom in Judaism and TCM
Judaism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are two distinct systems with different purposes and cultural backgrounds. However, they do share some conceptual similarities, especially when considering certain aspects of their teachings in the context of the fall season. In particular, the High Holidays and TCM concepts associated with fall have some interesting overlap. Both the High Holidays in Judaism [...]
The Organs of Fall
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of "organs" is somewhat different from that of Western medicine. TCM organs are more than just physical structures – they are functional systems with broader roles in the body's overall health. According to TCM, each season is associated with specific organs, as well as an element and emotion. The fall season is closely [...]
Upcoming Price Changes
Since the start of this year, operating costs have risen significantly. Despite all efforts to stay “lean,” for every $1 earned we’ve had to spend $1.06 to cover operating expenses. The increase in our costs have put us in an unsustainable position. To continue offering care to the community, we will increase our One on One Acupuncture* and Massage [...]
Finding Balance During the Fall Equinox
The autumn equinox, which typically occurs around September 21st-23rd in the Northern Hemisphere, represents a moment of balance. On this day, Earth is in balance, evenly split between north and south, warm and cold, light and dark. With the Earth, in effect, straight up and the sun not taking sides, we have an equinox. During this event, twice a [...]