I keep coming back to this: what is the gift in this moment? As a small business owner it could be a scary moment. But for me personally it doesn’t feel right to scramble for a way to stay afloat or get creative with new…
Workshop: Activate Your Vision for 2020
Part of the Good Life Toolkit Workshop SeriesA Workshop Series for Self-Healing, Everyday Magic and Transformation On Monday March 16th, I'll be offering a FREE hands-on workshop to get clear on a goal you have been working towards, remove obstacles to that goal, and supercharge…
How We Heal
The healing process is different for everyone, and it depends on your starting point and your goals. When you begin treatment, I invite you to notice any shifts in either physical or emotional wellbeing. Sometimes healing is steady progress towards feeling better. Sometimes changes are very…
Stages of Treatment
One of the most important things to know about acupuncture is that it works very well — but you must get the "proper dosage." Sometimes people say they want to try acupuncture, and I think that's a great open-minded attitude for beginning treatment. It's also…
Acupuncture for Pain
Pain is the number one reason patients come to see me. As an idealistic student, I thought acupuncture could treat every kind of pain. I still think it is miraculous medicine. But the reality in the clinic is that I need to understand clearly what I…
Fall: the Season of Letting Go
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I may be" – Lao Tzu We are coming into Autumn, the season of the Metal element. One gift (and perhaps challenge) of the Metal element is letting go. Every time this season comes…
Why Work with a Trained Herbalist?
The wonderful thing about herbal medicine is that it is affordable and accessible. Herbs are easy to find at health stores. And many people are able to choose herbs based on their symptoms and try them out. I love this! It puts self-care within reach…
Workers Compensation Accepted
Are you receiving Workers Compensation (Workman's Comp) for an injury on the job? Acupuncture is an excellent therapy for pain relief and pain management. Through the Florida Workers' Compensation program, acupuncture is a covered form of treatment. I accept your benefits here at Red Sage…
What Causes Fatigue?
Ah, fatigue, that feeling that you just don't have the energy to do the things you need to do. We all know that feeling. It's different than feeling tired, it's like a whole body and mind feeling that has you dragging through the day. You…
Spring is Action Time
My grandmother keeps a postcard on her refrigerator that always catches my eye. It's a picture of tulips, with a quote from Leo Tolstoy: "Spring is the time of plans and projects." She doesn't know it, and Tolstoy probably didn't know it either, but this…