Acupuncture for Veterans One of my passions is treating veterans. There are veterans in my family and I’m in awe of their bravery, while also knowing the hardships they face. Many come home with physical injuries, but many more come home with psychological and emotional injuries. Many people know that acupuncture can heal physical trauma, […]
Moxa and The Ancient Healing Art and Practice of Moxibustion
I often get asked the question, “what is that stuff you are burning?” and how does it help me? What is moxa? That amazing healing plant we are burning is called moxa and it has been used for thousands of years to promote healing, warmth, and as a longevity practice in ancient China. It is an […]
Microbiome Health Builds Resilience
Now I know you all keep hearing me talk about this very interesting concept called the Microbiome. But what the heck is it and what does it say about you, your health, and resilience? It is YOUR unique ecosystem made up of all of your microbes! I mean, I know you think you are an […]
The Truth About Probiotics and Your Gut Health
Want to know the truth about Probiotics? The gut is EVERYTHING. In fact, it’s been called the “Third Brain” and it’s the home to our very important and necessary immune system. It’s so important that the FDA is finally deciding to put some money into studying what is now called: the Microbiome. This is a […]
Biopuncture – Injection Therapy
Biopuncture i.e. Injection Therapy While it may sound new to us here in the US, Biopuncture/Injection therapy has been around for decades. And in Colorado, licensed acupuncturists with extra training and certification (which yours truly has!) can offer this incredible medicine to their patients. Now I know what you are thinking! WHY do we need this? […]
The Detox Bath
Whether you simply want to support your body’s natural detoxification process or have recently made some big changes in your diet or substance use, The Detox Bath is a great place to begin setting your body free. Not only is it superbly relaxing, but it also provides all the necessary minerals and herbs to help your kidneys, […]
Building Immune Strength
We are transitioning now here in Colorado at the end of Fall and beginning the dance of Winter. Following a few inches of snow, we find ourselves approaching another weekend with nearly 70 degree temperatures! Because of this dance, we often try to keep up our summer pace (which is fast, way too fast if […]
Cancer, The Great Teacher
(My dad “Chip” with his Chow Chows and my mom, just before his accident in 1985) I’ve had several new clients call this summer with similar diagnosis: Stage (2-4) Metastatic Breast Cancer and they are reaching out because they are all but one receiving western treatment (radiation and chemotherapy) and having terrible side effects. We […]
Acupuncture and Weight Loss
Weight is a hot topic these days and being skinny is what everyone seems to be striving for! Just open any magazine on the shelf and you are likely going to find a promotion for a magic pill that claims to help you lose weight! Unfortunately, mainstream media has set a nearly impossible standard for […]
Stress and Your Health
Work, deadlines, finances, family, death/loss, medical problems, you name it – it creates stress. Nearly everyone who enters my office is dealing with some degree of stress. In fact, “toxic stress” is becoming a more common Western diagnosis than ever before. This term began getting used by psychologists who were working with children growing up […]