Author Archives: Jenny

Why do I get indigestion when I’m stressed?  Why does taking deep breaths help me calm down?  What does it mean from a Chinese Medicine perspective to be “grounded”?

In this workshop, we’ll explore the properties and relationships of the 5 elements.  We’ll talk about how they relate to the organ systems, as well as to health and disease.

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Lecture: Stay Sharp: Mental Acuity and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Speaker: John Nieters, Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine; President, Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences; Licensed Acupuncturist

One of the major concerns voiced to physicians today is fear of dementia. Worldwide, nearly 36 million people are believed to be living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. By 2030, Continue reading

*This AcuBuddy is now full, we are taking reservations for the 3/23/13 AcuBuddy*
We are hosting a free Acupressure workshop for existing patients and their guests. We have found that the efficacy of our treatments can last longer if our patients are able to support the treatment with knowledge of acupressure points. We want to put the power to Continue reading

FEBRUARY 2013
★ 2/9 Chinese Medicine Lecture Series: Chinese Energetic Organ Systems
★ 2/12 Words & Wellbeing book club. Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind-Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being, is about creating a conscious relationship with eating and food.
★ 2/16 Chinese Medicine Lecture Series: Strengthen Your Immunity with Moxabustion
★ 2/19 Celebration Dinner and Raffle Continue reading

I’ve heard of something called “moxa”…..what is it and why should I use it? In this workshop we will introduce the herb known as “moxa” (Chinese Mugwort or Artemisia vulgaris (Aiye Chuan)) discuss its therapeutic properties, usage, and how we can use this powerful yet gentle herb to support the immune system. This will include a hands on demonstration and Continue reading