I love the LIVER meridian! I mean who doesn't? As so many acupuncturists do, I use LV 2, LV 3, and LV 8 quite often in my daily protocols. In this new series on acupuncture points, I cover the locations & functions of each channel. Today I look at the Liver channel and its 14 acupuncture points. My [...]
In the intricate orchestra that is the human body, the thyroid gland plays a crucial role as the conductor of metabolism. Yet, despite its importance, thyroid disorders remain prevalent, affecting millions of individuals, particularly females, across North America and the world. The Stats Speak Volumes 📢 According to recent statistics cited in the transcript, approximately 18% of [...]
I thought it'd be fun to write an ode to acupuncture! A short poem to convey the beauty of acupuncture, its benefits, and how it has changed lives for centuries. I'm NOT a poet by any means, I just wanted to pay tribute to my craft with this ode, and the video which I had fun recording. [...]
Back when I was in Acupuncture college, we were told: "to practice as an acupuncturist, you only need 5 tools: needles, cotton balls, forceps, alcohol, and a sharp container!" If only (ahahaha 🤣) My main acupuncture supplies are needles, cotton balls, alcohol, forceps (just in case!), a tray, sharp container, moxa tools, gua sha, cups, 7 star/plum [...]
In the quest for aging gracefully, there's a growing movement towards holistic approaches that honours the body's innate wisdom and vitality. Among these, Cosmetic Acupuncture ( also called Facial rejuvenation) stands out as a transformative practice. It harmonizes ancient traditions with modern science to reveal the true essence of beauty from within. Cosmetic Acupuncture is a highly [...]
I love the Heart meridian! In clinical practice, I use HT 5, HT 6 and HT 7 acupuncture points quite often in my daily protocols. In this new series on acupuncture points I cover the locations & functions of each channel. My aim is to make each point easy to locate, as well as differentiating all acupuncture [...]
