From the Practitioners: Mindfulness Meditation

โ€œStress in Modern Lifeโ€ Life is getting busier all the time. Never before in human history have we been so connected to one another, both personally and professionally. With that connectivity comes productivity. Tasks that took days to complete 50 years ago now take...

Acupuncture & Fertility: How It Helps

Science and technology are bringing new life into the world, literally making dreams happen.ย In 2012 the Society for Assisted Reproductive Therapy (SART) representing 90 percent of the Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART) clinics in the United States reported 165,172...

The Luxury of Wellness Is a Necessity!

Throughout my time as a wellness center patron and advocate, I have noticed that many people define the experiences offered in places like Element as luxuries.     NOT TRUE! I passionately believe thatย the services offered by mostย spas/wellness centers...

Treating Infertility: Getting Started

As an acupuncturist, I pose many questions to myย female fertility patients toย gain insight and knowledge into the complicated internal systems and situations that contribute to fertility issues. Asking detailed questions helps me treat a patientโ€™s specific concerns,...

Getting to Know: Kirstie Pendergrass

Q: What do you do at Element and how long have you been there? A: I am a licensed massage therapist at Element and have been practicing there since October 2011. Q: Tell us a little bit about your backgroundโ€ฆ and how you came to do what you do at Element. A: Prior to...

Yes, You Can… Break Bad Habits

Breaking habits is never easy. These patterns of behavior that we createโ€”nail biting, hair chewing, hair twisting, repetitive throat clearing, sniffling, procrastination, over-eating, checking iPhones and social mediaโ€”usually bring a sense of comfort or temporary...