Hydration’s Role in Healing
Water affects every system in the body. When we see muscle tissue that's slow to heal –or the healing mechanism doesn't spark in the body quite as well– often the culprit is dehydration. Water helps keep the the muscles pliable. The muscle has a more difficult...
The Master Tonic for Immune Support
The Master Tonic: Your Homemade Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse. Now is the time to make this simple but powerful antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory remedy for the coming cold and flu season. It is known most commonly by the name...
How We Prepare and Hold the Treatment Space
Entering the treatment space is similar to entering a martial arts dojo and an old growth forest. In a dojo, we enter with reverence and respect. We leave our prejudices and preconceived notions outside. When we are open to possibility, nothing is impossible. ...
Tune into Spring, the Wood Element, and Heal Anger
Spring is the element of WOOD and the color GREEN. The ancient Taoists (Prounounced "dao-ists") looked to nature to understand the human body, mind and spirit. They were philosophers and we need to be clear, Taoism is not a religion. When we tune into the movement of...
Four Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Get a Better Night’s Sleep
In the clinic we're seeing more and more people who are experiencing anxiety. Some have it during the day and others find they are waking during sleep. These times carry a great deal of stress for the body, mind, and spirit. Here are four ways to reduce anxiety and...
Three Essential Components to Staying Conscious, Mindful, and at Ease
We are living through stressful times. It's time we elevate our lifestyle to incorporate a foundation of health that will keep us healthy, grounded, and centered in our everyday lives. If we follow this three basic practices, we can come back to center as we navigate...
Holiday Gift Preview
Packaged Treatments with Products - Great for loved ones, someone new to acupuncture, or yourself! We've been working hard to create quality value-added gifts for you and your loved ones this holiday season. In the coming days we will be officially rolling these out....
Give Yourself a Break and Support Your Adrenals
It's been a rough few years and we have all been -to varying degrees- in fight or flight. This raises cortisol and puts extra strain on the Adrenal Glands. Here are some quick tips to support your healthy body and its myriad of functions: Get plenty of rest - 8-10...
Rawkos! A Fun and Healthy Travel Food.
Here’s a healthy, tasty recipe that will bring into you in the summer mode. This is a popular favorite from our Seasonal Cleanse. It’s great food to travel with and requires NO COOKING. Rejoice the Rawko! It’s like a taco but it’s raw – not raw meat – raw foods...
4 Ways to Make the Most Out of Water
Most of us are chroncially dehydrated. Here are 4 ways we can make the most out of water. When we sleep, our bodies are very busy repairing and detoxing. When we awaken, we are actually quite dehydrated.
3-Steps to Make Real Change Without New Year’s Resolutions
So, 2020, eh? With all of the restrictions and constrictions we’ve been experiencing this year, let’s be sure to be even more loving to ourselves than ever before. Winter is a time of going inward, of being in the deep recesses of pre-creation, the place of potential, the place of darkness, the womb of possibility – before the seeds get planted. It’s a time of dormancy, of quiet, of stillness. We reside now deep within the kidneys, the place of our essence.
7 Tips to Getting a Restful Night’s Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important tools we have to support good health. And it’s free. Sleep is critical for our physical, mental and emotional health. It is our time to unplug, recharge, detox, and quite literally, rest. This supports a healthy immune system and a healthy nervous system. Without quality sleep, we experience greater emotional stress, susceptibility to illness (lowered immune response), premature aging , and anxiety.
Staying Healthy- RIGHT NOW
It’s winter. It’s 2020. And after we wear our masks and wash our hands, and socially distance and do — All. The. Things. We still need to be sure we are caring for our heart, our spirit and our body in a tender and mindful way. We put together a little stay healthy during winter list.
Nourish Yourself with Golden Milk
Golden Milk is a delicious and nourishing drink that packs incredible health benefits into one warm mug at a time. It's very Some of the wonderful benefits of Golden Milk: Anti-inflammatory - easing joint pain Soothing to the spirit and aids in digestion and sleep...
The Kidneys Ask Us to Slow Down
Kidney Deficiency usually manifests in the low back and the knees.
Homemade Bone Broth
Homemade Bone Broth is deeply nourishing to the body. It supports gut health, skin hair and nails and nourishes our deepest organs- the kidneys. This is food as medicine. Bone broth is a fantastic source of many gut-healing, anti-inflammatory agents. Healthy,...
Making Friends with your Inner Rebel during the Holidays
Inner rebel, outer rebel, reformed rebel, rebel in training -- we love rebels. They carry our fire, our power and let's face it - they know how to have a good time. BUT they can throw us our health game off if we keep them in the subconscious or the shadows. Our inner...
Goddess Slaw
This is one of our family’s favorite recipes. In fact, it is my go-to potluck dish. Made with seasonal ingredients, it's easy to whip up, tastes indulgent, and will keep you healthy and satisfied. Healthy,Vibrant Goddess Slaw 1-3 Apples - shredded - Choose...
What to do After an Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture After Care I hope you enjoyed your session today. Acupuncture and massage facilitate great change in the body. How you proceed from here affects the outcome of your treatment. Here are some important notes on the coming week for you. 1. You will need to...
Cold and Flu Season
Transitioning into Autumn Here we are, late summer is transitioning into fall. The in-breath is changing to the out-breath. This is a Transition Time - an in-between time - and these times can be very powerful for our health if we are paying attention. Transitions...
Covid-19 Clinic Safety Protocols
Covid-19 Safety Measures Your Well-being is Our Top Priority. Updated March 14, 2022 Please Read Our Updated Clinic Covid-19 Safety Protocols in Effect to Keep Everyone as Safe as Possible: Covid is Airborne. Because of this, we emphasize our focus on cleaning the...
BCBS of TN Covers Acupuncture for Pain
As an alternative to opioids, BCBS will now cover acupuncture in TN. North Carolina is not far behind. Knoxville Acupuncture Effective January 1, 2019, BlueCross of Tennessee removed Oxycontin and added acupuncture to help with the opioid crisis. Access the story by...
Gift Cards For the Holidays
We've Got the Gift Cards for the Ones You Love ...and for You! Gift Cards are in - just in time for the holidays! This is a good way - or reason- to prioritize self-care for you or someone you love. Physical Gift Cards can be purchased in the clinic We also have...
Stinging Nettles for Stress Support
Let Stinging Nettles Help You - In So Many Ways The Nettles plant - Urtica Dioica (commonly known as Stinging Nettles) is an interesting herbal ally. If you look closely, the needles on the leaves will let you know that it WILL sting you, if you are not mindful when...
New Knoxville Clinic Location
NEW Knoxville Clinic Location Starting February 15, 2021 110 Westfield SW Suite 1 Knoxville, TN 37919
Delicious Nettles Pesto
Nettles Pesto Nettles, a spring food are incredibly healthy and nourishing. This is my favorite way (so far) to get my nettles on. You can easily adapt this recipe to basil if you’re cleansing during a time without Nettles. Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh Nettles 1⁄2 C...
How Does Acupuncture Work?
The body repeatedly encounters different levels of emotional and physical stress. The stress symptoms indicate blockages in the body. We can detect blockages using palpation of the body and promote healing.
How Acupuncture Helps Speed Recovery Times
Acupuncture works with all the systems of the body to help achieve fast recovery times. Working synergistically on muscles, tendons, bones, organs, etc to remove blockages to health.
Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
This is a very common question. Some companies will cover acupuncture on the higher level insurance policies, but that’s something you really need to call your insurance company and see if they will cover it.
Is Acupuncture Painful?
Obviously, acupuncture involves needles, and today we’re asking different questions about acupuncture. So, I think one of the questions I’m wondering is, is acupuncture painful?