Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Why We Love Cupping

We love cupping, it is one of our favorite forms of bodywork! It involves momentarily placing fire into glass cups so that the heat creates suction when they are subsequently placed on the skin.

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Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

Self-Care for Women

In today’s society, women tend to fall into the role of caretaker and often put others first. However, in order to give to others, it is important to be the best version of yourself!

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Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

What is Thai Bodywork?

Originating from the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism, Thai massage is a common treatment in Asia and is slowly being accepted and integrated in Western culture.

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Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

Year of the Water Tiger

The year of the Yang Water Tiger begins February 1st. The tiger represents the Wood element, embodied by strength, power, confidence and decisive action. This year is an opportunity to see anew, to implement our new priorities and strategies. We begin to move out of the more yin elements of the past years and embrace wood dynamics.

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