The Yin energy of winter is a great time to pause, self reflect, and slow down. Yin energy represents rest and more inward energy. It’s important to take some time to rest and look inward during this time.

In Chinese Medicine, we pay close attention to the way the seasons impact our health, as our bodies and minds reflect the world around us. If you tend to feel down this time of year, we can help! Check out our top tips to beat the winter blues.

Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. Support your mind, body and spirit with these ideas for self-care this season.

Microneedling is performed using a handheld, drum- or pen-shaped device, electrically powered, with tiny needles that make precise, microscopic punctures in the skin. This treatment stimulates the production of collagen and addresses skin conditions such as wrinkles and fine lines, acne, enlarged pores, and dark spots.

Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. Check out the principles of a winter diet and some of our favorite foods to include this season.

Returning to normalcy after the holidays can seem almost impossible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s totally normal! Check out these 6 simple tips to help you reset and feel your best after the holidays

Thank you for an amazing year! Check out some of our favorite ways to welcome inspiration, tune into the magic of this season and bring in the New Year with beauty, light, awareness & ritual.

As 2023 comes to an end and you’re starting to think about intentions and goals for 2024, we encourage you to take some time with this simple ritual to reflect on all that you learned over the past year.

Chinese Medicine is rooted in nature. Winter, the most yin time of year, gives us the chance to slow down, turn inwards, be introspective, and heal ourselves by nourishing with deep rest, food and meditation.

In an acupuncture clinic, you may notice an earthy, smoky smell coming from the treatment rooms. This smell is produced by a process called moxibustion (often called Moxa), where an herb called mugwort (ai ye) is burned either directly or indirectly on the skin to provide warmth and other therapeutic benefits.

Fall and Winter are the perfect time of year to give your skin some extra love! Microneedling stimulates the production of collagen and addresses skin conditions such as wrinkles and fine lines, acne, enlarged pores, and dark spots. It can even help with hair restoration!

December Community Appreciation - Teachers + School Staff! As a way to support their health and well-being, we are so excited to offer half-off Initial Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Health Coaching appointments.

Pork and fennel spark Fall vibes - pork nourishes yin while fennel is aromatic, warming, and its unique taste arouses inspiration. This dish is cozy and nourishing for the Fall season and creates a great opportunity to use whatever veggies you have available.

Libby is back from Europe and will start seeing patients for NST on Saturday, December 2nd! Learn more about NST and find out how to have your mind and body to feeling their best.

Bieler’s broth is an effective, gentle cleanse for anytime of the year. Cooling vegetables reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and ease the workload on the liver. In contrast to a cleanse that focuses on raw foods and juices, the cooked nature of this broth makes it tonifying and grounding.

While the holidays can be a time filled with love and joy, for many people it can also be bittersweet, bringing up a host of emotions including a renewed sense of isolation, loneliness, longing and grief.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a moment to discuss gratitude. Writing in a gratitude journal is one of our favorite tools to keep track of all the reasons to be thankful.

If you are thinking that your child could benefit from some extra support, consider scheduling a children’s Chinese Medicine consultation with Dr. Rachel or Dr. Jenna. Children can greatly benefit from acupuncture and typically improve very quickly!

Microneedling is an alternative to other invasive cosmetic procedures. Learn more about these treatments, now being offered by Dr. Jenna and Dr. Rachel.

Chinese Medicine significantly increases your likelihood of becoming pregnant and sustaining a healthy pregnancy, whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with IVF and IUI. Not only do we work with you to help you achieve your fertility goals, we support you as a whole person.