Simple habits from sleep science and Chinese medicine that can make sleep easier. One of the most common things I hear in clinic is some version of: “I know what I’m supposed to do. I just can’t seem to sleep.” Maybe you go to bed exhausted, only to find your mind suddenly wide awake. Maybe […]

Why we leave the needles in for thirty minutes, and what to do while you are lying there The Lists. A few months ago, I made two lists. The first one I called Things to do when I have time and energy: Fix that button on my dress I have meant to sew on for […]

Why I Built Root and Restore and How You Can Create the Conditions for Healing at Home “When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” This is a phrase that quite literally calms my spirit. Daily. I come from a family of tree people, and one person especially close to […]

As acupuncture becomes more and more visible in the West, we are recognizing just how many conditions it can successfully treat. Research has shown how effective acupuncture can be in treating various types of chronic pain, stress, and other issues. There is also an emerging body of evidence showing how helpful acupuncture can be for […]

The Hearts Wisdom ❤️ The heart is universally linked to love due to its physical response to emotion (think of heart racing when excited, pounding when nervous, or even the sensation of it breaking after a loss). In Chinese medical theory, it is said the heart governs all emotional states as that is where the […]

Every January, I watch the same pattern unfold, for myself and those I work with in clinic. We set ambitious resolutions, lose 30 pounds, go to the gym five days a week, completely overhaul their diet (Whole 30 anyone?), quit sugar. We attack these goals with a sincere, fierce determination, fueled by the cultural pressure […]

How does sticking a needle in my foot help my headache? It seems magical—and yet, acupuncture has been relieving pain and treating illness for thousands of years. So, what’s really happening? The answer has two parts: the traditional Chinese medicine explanation that has guided practice for millennia, and the modern scientific research that’s revealing the […]

We have a unique chance, right now, to shift out of our ruts, ruminations and patterns, that may have once been helpful but are now a heavy weight. Let them go to make way for the new year and the new cycle. I’ll give you a few super simple ideas of how to do this. […]

“I can feel it in my knees when rain is coming.” “My back always flares up when the temperature drops.” If you’ve ever said something like this, you’re not imagining things—and you’re definitely not alone. As we transition into fall with its fluctuating temperatures, increased humidity, and dropping barometric pressure, many people experience a noticeable […]

Feeling the Fall? Learn How to Find Your Rhythm with the Season Change. As September arrives, the long bright days of summer give way to crisp mornings and earlier sunsets. Many of us feel a natural pull to return to routine — cooking more at home, getting to bed earlier, and craving warm comfort foods. […]