Wellness Blog
Fall is right around the corner: you can feel it in the air. And whether you are recovering from the state fair, looking ahead to (or dreading) the new school year, or just enjoying the last of the 8:00pm sunsets: know that we are here 7 days a week to help you make the most […]
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 […]
How can herbs support fertility? And how do I know the herbs I take are safe? Herbs are some of the most effective instruments in an acupuncturist’s tool kit for treating infertility. I prescribe them to the vast majority of people that I work with. Some of the most commonly asked questions I get are: […]
How Chinese Medicine Understands Pain Have you ever wondered why pain shows up where it does? Or why two people with low back pain might need completely different care? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we view pain not just as a symptom to quiet down, but as a direct message from your body. As the […]
Earlier this summer, many of you told us what you love about Selby and what you want us to change. Today we’re sharing what you said, and what we’re doing about it. Thank you so much for your feedback! First, here’s what you told us: You love your Selby providers and staff. You described Selby […]
What Did The Lancet Study Find? A study published in The Lancet last month evaluated the effectiveness of several common IVF “add-ons”, including acupuncture, on fertility outcomes. The study did not completely pan acupuncture, as it did some other IVF add-ons, but it rated the efficacy of acupuncture as “unclear”, due to the low level […]
Welcome to San Fu Tian, often celebrated as traditional medicine’s golden window for healing. Occurring during the hottest days of summer, this unique season offers us a rare opportunity to cultivate long-term vitality, clear deeply stored dampness, and dredge residual cold from the body. San Fu Tian this year is from July 15th – August […]
We love to be out in the community teaching and sharing the wonders of our work. Here are a few of the events we will be at in the upcoming weeks From Restless to Rested – A Chinese Medicine Approach to Sleep Join Julie and Gemma on August 17th for an informative class at […]
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 […]