When I first started my practice, acupuncture was perceived mainly as a pain reliever. So I treated a lot of patients who suffered with chronic pain or those who just injured themselves. I saw a lot of women with Fibromyalgia. For years, they were told it was all in their head and nothing was wrong with them! [...]
Every year, I teach brand new group of students on the first day of class. To begin, I start by telling them what they will be learning. Everyone knows they are there to learn Chinese medicine. Afterwards, when I've named all therapies that will be covered, I always get asked the same 2 questions: "What is Tui Na?" [...]
What if I told you there’s a way to take your practice even further by focusing on something as important as mental health? If you’re an acupuncturist or TCM practitioner, I know you’re already passionate about using Traditional Chinese Medicine to help your patients feel their best. That’s exactly why I created my free mental health course [...]
I love how Chinese medicine is often controversial within itself! I mean look at the Wen Bing Xue (warm diseases theory) and the Shang Han Lun (cold damage theory) books! 2 different schools of thoughts, one thinking all diseases arise from cold invasion and can transform through 6 stages, and the other adamant about heat creating issues [...]
The Acupuncture Ghost points have little to do with Halloween and everything to do with healing the mind! The human psyche has always fascinated me. Over the years in my practice, when patients seek my help in treating their chronic physical ailments, 80% of the time the root cause is long standing emotional issues. One of my [...]
What's with the Yin Qiao & Yang Qiao (same for the Yin Wei & Yang Wei for that matter) anyway? Seriously! I know they carry Essence (Jing) like all the extraordinary vessels, but how are we suppose to use them in clinical practice? Until recently I had no clue. Then I spent 2 full weekends with Dr. [...]
