Are you or someone you know currently struggling with a cold or flu virus? This time of year, we see a big increase in the exchange of viruses moving through our communities. Getting a cold isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In Chinese Medicine, it’s understood as...
As we creep closer to the end of the year, there’s a juxtaposition between slowing down and speeding up. Moving through the Autumn season into Winter, nature calls us to start winding down and tying up loose ends before cocooning during the darkest months of...
As we reach the midpoint of the Lunar Snake Year, it’s a ripe time to pause—honoring the path behind you and turning with intention toward the road ahead This year continues to carry an undercurrent of change and transformation, where clarity may feel elusive. Like the...
Have you heard of the Tong Shu Almanac? It originates more than 2,000 years ago evolving from ancient Chinese astronomy & metaphysics and continues to be consulted for its practical guidance on auspicious timing. Through this wise handbook, I have become more fascinated with how to align...
You often hear about conservation when it comes to electricity, water or wildlife; but have you considered your own energy conservation? In nature, bears know just what to do in winter to conserve their energy - they hibernate! How I too wish I could hibernate this...
Early in my practice, I was given the advice: “Give yourself a long road.” Now more than ever, I feel this advice resonating both personally and in our collective community. If you find yourself craving connection and needing support during this seasonal shift, you’re not...
As the leaves fall and temperatures drop your body naturally shifts to adapt to the new season. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Autumn is connected with the lungs, representing the body’s ability to take in fresh energy and release what no longer serves you. The lungs...
There’s no hiding the fact that the world feels a little frenzied right now. Whether it’s politics, back-to-school, last-minute summer getaways, kids heading off to college, or your daily routine, it’s easy to get lost in the tailspin of it all. When coming in for a...
As a health provider, you may assume that I always “walk the talk” or “practice what I preach,” but make no mistake, tuning in to what my body (or a body I’m responsible for) needs most is not always accessible or easy for me to...
Before closing the chapter on another year, I'd like to thank you for being a very important part of my community. Whatever type of relationship (patient, colleague, and friend) we have, your presence in my life serves as a mirror to help me see myself. Through hearing your stories,...