A Heartfelt Season’s Greeting

A Heartfelt Season’s Greeting

Giving thanks to all those who have given me support and love along the way. Feeling grateful for my life, my family, and my friends. May this season be full of remembrance, thanks, and peace. Contributor Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and...
Holiday Eating Strategies

Holiday Eating Strategies

Eat, drink, and be merry. Right? Well, yes and no. The holiday season is full of delicious, comforting food and drinks, but it can also become a time of stress, overeating, and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result an...
Winter’s Penetrating Cold

Winter’s Penetrating Cold

It’s that time of the year when the cold wind takes your breath away and the cold air creeps insidiously into our homes. In response to the invasion of cold, we tend to tense and tighten the muscles in our neck, shoulders, and back resulting in pain and limited...
So Many Points, So Much Potential for Healing!

So Many Points, So Much Potential for Healing!

There are over 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body. Each one has its own unique function and effect on the body and many are used in particular combinations to create the perfect recipe for health and healing. Lung 7 is an important point located just above the...
Transitioning to Winter

Transitioning to Winter

I am not a winter person and I struggle to remain buoyant in the long NYC winter. Its extra hard as my family and friends in New Zealand are literally in the middle of summer at this time of year, with everyone posting pictures of summer life! My January...