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I’m sure we all know someone who has a herniated disc or perhaps you have herniated a disc yourself. Unfortunately, in our society with...
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- Nov 15, 2016
What is the Meridian System?
If you have been in my treatment room, you have seen my model on the counter with the meridians all over it. A lot of the time people...
- Aug 29, 2016
Acupuncture, it is part of me.
I recently had a patient who has decided to enroll in the Acupuncture Diploma program- at Grant MacEwan – after experiencing the effects...
- Jul 1, 2016
Excuses stopping you from getting Acupuncture
Some people are so interested in acupuncture, but can’t quite bring themselves to try it. Despite being curious about something they...
- Jun 9, 2016
PMS…
“Premenstrual syndrome” (PMS) is the cyclic recurrence of a group of symptoms that peak 7 to 10 days before menstruation and disappear a...
- May 17, 2016
The Wisdom of Your Tongue
When you have an acupuncture treatment – no matter what part of the world – it is quite common for the practitioner to ask to see your...
- May 1, 2016
A Tale of Work-Life Balance
This is not a typical post for me, it’s not about Acupuncture or Chinese Medicine modalities. It’s not about eating properly or...
- Apr 6, 2016
Why a scarf is a necessity in Spring!
As you have probably already noticed, most people hunch their shoulders when it is windy. Now, the second reason I preach “protect your...
- Feb 16, 2016
Cupping Therapy
I absolutely love cupping – for so many different reasons! I will tell you why I love it so much in a bit, but first… what exactly is...
- Jan 31, 2016
Exciting News!
After careful consideration and great excitement, I have decided to pursue my acupuncture career full time at Goodsense Healthcare &...
- Dec 17, 2015
Do you want to heal?
As we enter into the new year, it tends to be a time for setting resolutions and reflecting on the past. With this in mind, it might be a...
- Dec 3, 2015
Gua Sha, what is it?
For those of you who have came in for a treatment with me, you have likely experienced gua sha already. For the rest of you, time to...
- Oct 7, 2015
“When the Liver is harmonious, there is never stress or tension” – Dealing with Li
When you hear Liver Qi ‘chee’ Stagnation, what do you think? Probably the first few thoughts that come to mind are “well I have no idea...
- Sep 16, 2015
Fall Equinox Cleanse
With the equinox approaching, it is a great time to do a cleanse! An autumn fast eliminates the residue from excess sweet and cooling...
- Sep 7, 2015
Acupuncture can improve athletic performance
If you know me at all, you will know that I am very passionate about sports and living an active, healthy lifestyle. I have experienced a...
- Aug 19, 2015
– Under the weather? This might just help! –
As Canadians we like to savour our summers. But as the weather starts to change and the temperature slowly starts to drop we need to be...
- Aug 9, 2015
– Difficulty conceiving + acupuncture –
Having a baby is such an exciting time in so many people’s lives; unfortunately the harsh truth is that there are growing numbers of...
- Jul 14, 2015
– Stomach trouble? This one is for you-
Who doesn’t love to eat?! I know I do, I love every aspect of it – food preparation, smell, taste! But its a lot less enjoyable when you...
- Jul 2, 2015
– What is acupuncture? –
Ah, yes. I remember the first time I went for acupuncture: You’re going to put needles where? What is it going to feel like? What exactly...
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