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…
In my clinic every day, I see how much pain impacts peoples' lives. Most commonly I see back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and joint pain. Pain stops people from doing things they love, steals attention away from life and work, and drains energy. It can also…
Today, a patient came in with a block in her meridian system. This was a place in her body where her vital energy wasn't circulating properly. It is like a break in your computer's circuitry, or a big clog in your house's water pipes. Things just won't move the…
We have all heard that health is about balance. This means proper balance between the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. I was talking about mud with a patient today. And it occurred to me that this is exactly what happens when Earth and Water…
The originator of Five Element acupuncture, J.R. Worsley, always insisted that acupuncturists should not be treating symptoms. What?? Isn't that why patients come to us? To feel better and get rid of the symptoms that are making their lives more difficult? Acupuncture and many other forms of…