Why is it important to understand the meridian layers of all acupuncture meridians? Because they truly help us choose the right acupuncture points for each patients. The more we know about the 12 main meridians and the 8 extra vessels pathways, the divergents, the collaterals, the muscular regions, and the dermatomes, the easier it is to diagnose [...]
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! [...]
When teaching about the TCM bladder, I always tell my students this story: My mother had a friend for over 40 years. A few years ago, she ask her to come over to put rolls in her hair. My mom had a routine appointment with her GP the next day and wanted her hair to look good. [...]
When my TCM Liver gets stressed, my LV Yang rises easily! Yoga, and exercising outdoors makes me feel better, and having acupuncture weekly keeps me in check. After all, my main personality in the 5 Element is the Liver type: achiever, goal oriented, stubborn and always wanting to be right! You'll find everything you wanted to know [...]
