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I love learning and was born with insatiable curiosity. I've personally done a lot of reading, research, therapy, continuing education and, what's best is I get to crowd-source a lot of information from my patients, friends, and family. Check out some of the topics below for tips and tricks and general life hacks!
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Playing on the Beach in October > The Common Cold
I’m a terrible patient. First, I reject all signs of illness. Then, when I can no longer deny my symptoms, I admit to having “allergies.”...
Feeling over-whelmed by self-care?
Just say no...to adding more to your calendar. We've all been there. Someone asks you to go to an event or out to a party. Part of you...
Let's Celebrate You!
I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you…so let's celebrate that! My dad took me to my first acupuncture treatment when I was 14 years...
Question Me! I'll Give You a Gold Star!
Tips on how to become your own healthcare advocate It's not lost on me... that I'm living my "dream life." I get to raise my daughter...
Dad flex: how fast you can shop at Costco 😂
Happy Father’s Day to all the many forms that “Fathers” come in! Earlier this month, I got to host my very own barbecue to celebrate...
Pet Moms May Have It Harder 🐶🐱: Most Of Them Will Never Help with the Dishes
Happy Mother’s Day to all the many forms that “Mothers” come in! Yesterday, Maya asked if she’ll be getting a Mother’s Day present. To...
Again about the Ears? Squeeze them to relieve Stress!
I'm sorry but it seems that I’ve always given special attention to the ears! As a student, I took every opportunity to learn so most...
April Showers…Bring The Soothing Sound of Rain?
Last month's "love letter" was about big Spring energy and how we can release pent up anxiety. This month, you'll get one easy tip that...
Get Free from Springtime Sadness!
Before the recent sunshine (yay!), I was having a tough time getting motivated. A big tell? I had to push myself to start my beloved...
Happy Valentine's Day! XOXO Be Kind to Your Brain for Stress Relief
Last weekend, I was treated to a "romantic date" with my good friend Mei Mei...Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight! Bonus: classical...
Happy Dry January?
It’s my birthday month and I’m doing dry January. Yep. It’s come to that. Actually, it’s not super hard for me not to drink. I just can’t...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
Maya and I love you and we wish you the very best of 2023!
Celebrate You And Our 12 Years Together!
THIS. IS. FOR. YOU! We. Are. Doing. It. Stop by anytime starting at 5pm to sip some bubbly while you meet our new practitioners, take...
Baby Crazy: 5 Wardrobe Essentials for New Moms
In the first few months of motherhood, you will be doing a lot of things for the first time, especially if you are a new mom. You will...
What is Aromatherapy? And why you need it in your life!
Aromatherapy has been utilized for centuries, particularly in the ancient cultures of China, India and Egypt. In the west, it has been...
The Chinese Method for Maintaining Your Skin Over Winter…
With Winter upon us, it can be hard to keep your skin looking its best… but I have some ancient Chinese Medicine tips to make it easy....
Book Review! The Happiest Toddler on the Block
It’s November and we’ve officially made it to Thanksgiving! This is when family time is ramped up and we may be asked to bring a side...
Tips for Staying Healthy with Chinese Medicine
In Chinese medicine, if we harmonize our behavior with the transitions in the seasons we will experience optimum health. But in our...
Beat the Heat this Summer With Cooling Fruits!
Did you know that some of the most ancient and respected healing modalities place an importance on the heating or cooling qualities of...
I had a “gut feeling.”
We can all relate to how emotions affect our bodies. Just think about the last job interview you had and the pit you felt in the bottom...
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