What is emotional wellness? Is it feeling happy or joyful all of the time? or most of the time? This would be denying a natural and human part of ourselves… the full spectrum of our emotions. We tend to judge our emotions instead of embracing our humanity. When we shift towards allowing our emotional … Read more
What is emotional wellness? Is it feeling happy or joyful all of the time? or most of the time? This would be denying a natural and human part of ourselves… the full spectrum of our emotions. E-motion stands for energy in motion. Five element acupuncture explains the emotions through their connection with the seasons and … Read more
Well, after months of waiting, the warmer weather is upon us! Perhaps you too have been waiting for the “perfect time” to grow into the best version of yourself. The warmer months are a great time to commit to your health and wellbeing! Nature’s transformational powers are with you. Keep reading to see my new patient package deal! … Read more
What is wellness? Is it feeling happy or joyful all of the time? or most of the time? This would be denying a natural and human part of ourselves… the full spectrum of our emotions. E-motion stands for energy in motion. Five element acupuncture explains the emotions through their connection with the seasons and each … Read more
What is wellness? Is it feeling happy or joyful all of the time? or most of the time? This would be denying a natural and human part of ourselves… the full spectrum of our emotions. E-motion stands for energy in motion. Five element acupuncture explains the emotions through their connection with the seasons and each … Read more
Are you wondering how to gracefully enter the winter months? There are plenty of people who look forward to winter and the colder months. However, if this is not your particular constitution, I want to invite you to use gratitude as a tool to smoothly undergo this inevitable time of year in this part of … Read more
Let’s keep this simple. Like any season, this is a miraculously beautiful time of year. Even more so when we allow ourselves to experience it fully with our senses and without judgements. So take a few moments to GO OUTSIDE, put aside your likes and dislikes and your past experiences, look away from your screen, … Read more
Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine and one of it’s tools is the acupuncture needle or “taps” as i call them with the kids. There are plenty of non-needle techniques to move the qi or energy in the body. Today I’d like to share with you about Shonishin, a little known acupuncture tool that is used specifically for … Read more
People often ask me if acupuncture can help with a certain ailment. It occurred to me that this is like asking if pharmaceuticals can help with what ails you. The answer is yes. Various pharmaceuticals are designed to treat almost any symptom. The more accurate question is to ask the doctor which drug will be … Read more
By Rachel Kriger, Licensed Acupuncturist Derived from the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements 10) Have Fun! Join with others to manifest spring’s plans, and make it joyous. 9) Play in your garden- this can be an actual garden and/or the metaphorical garden of anything you are cultivating. Invite a sense of playfulness to the work … Read more