Greetings on this unique, once in a lifetime, day in creation! On this day, 11 years ago, I became a mother! Reflecting back on this journey is awe inspiring, and I feel grateful for the entirety of the experience. Raising children, like all of life, requires key gifts from the five elements: presence (fire), nourishment (earth), … Read more

Greetings on this unique, once in a lifetime, day in creation! “This weather is so crazy!” “why can’t it make up its mind?” I’ve been hearing this a lot this past month. Let’s consider these fluctuations from nature’s perspective. We just had many months of cold air, frozen ground and a good amount of snow. Compare that … Read more

Greetings on this unique, once in a lifetime, day in creation! What is rising up for you this spring? In my garden the Garlic is about 4 inches tall, some seeds are sprouting and the spring weeds have returned, though less than last year. This shows me the work I’m doing in the garden is … Read more

Greetings on this unique, once in a lifetime, day in creation! Have you noticed the increasing light? Do you feel lighter when you wake up in the morning? As we slowly shift into spring (and yes, spring has begun) I want to acknowledge that this has been a legit winter for many. Have you been with it differently this … Read more

Greetings all humans! I want to share how the five element framework that guides my acupuncture treatments has helped me stay grounded in this “unprecedented time.”  May I have your listening? Please read on… There is so much that is unknown, which can cause great fear (water element). Instead of being frozen water, I chose … Read more

As I write, my kids have been sick in bed for this whole week of Christmas. I’d like to shed some light to help you when you and your loved ones get sick. In this article, I will focus on short term illness such as common cold, flu, stomach bug, or bodily injury. The basic idea … Read more