How do we choose the acupuncture points for acute injuries, such as ankle sprains and wrist strains? The Chinese medicine diagnosis is simple: - Stabbing pain (Blood stasis) - Swelling (dampness) - Hot to the touch (Heat) 🤕 The treatment for sprains and strains should always address the TCM pattern of diagnosis and the acupuncture treatment should [...]
So many of my patients are experiencing chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue and COVID fatigue. This is becoming the norm unfortunately. So in this YouTube Live (replay), I look at the TCM tools to help patients gain their energy back! ?? We talked about acupuncture points, Chinese herbal formulas and food to help restore low energy. I truly [...]
Many people know about cupping and moxibustion, but one of the most fascinating therapies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is Gua Sha. In recent years, Gua Sha has become a popular beauty treatment found in spas and skincare routines. However, its roots go far deeper—it’s an ancient healing therapy designed to move Qi and Blood for improved [...]
I love the Large Intestine Channel! In clinical practice, I use a lot of its acupuncture points. Li 4, Li 11 and Li 20 are a very big part of my practice. In this new series on acupuncture points locations & functions of each channel. My aim is to make each point easy to locate, as well [...]
This was my 2nd YouTube LIVE class! I am teaching basic acupuncture protocols for common digestive symptoms, addressing easy ways to use acupuncture for general digestion, upper digestive track symptoms, and lower track symptoms. I look at nausea, vomiting, gas, acid reflux, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and more. If you missed the LIVE session, you can watch [...]
Looking for an effective acupuncture treatment for acute pain? This was my very first YouTube LIVE class, where I shared how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners can approach acute pain using acupuncture principles. While the tech setup still needed a little work (as most first lives do!), it was amazing to connect with so many TCM rock [...]
