My patients often ask me about what they can do at home or in the workplace to keep the tension and stress that acupuncture alleviated from coming back. In recent years, internet capable devices have become indispensable to modern life yet that comes with certain...
To continue exploring scientific findings on acupuncture, this post will cover its effects on the brain itself and structures of the central nervous system. Primarily through Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) studies, we know that acupuncture activates...
Many of the patients coming to my office are seeking acupuncture for the first time, and one of the frequently asked questions in that first appointment is how acupuncture works. I’ll sum it up here for all interested. Since the medical research on how acupuncture...
Last year I was inspired by Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu's tenacity to take my fitness to the next level by training 5, sometimes 6, days a week in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). In addition to celebrating one year of exceeding my personal fitness goals, this post comes in...
Curious to get an insider's medical perspective on the cupping marks Michael Phelps and other Olympians were sporting in Rio? I've had several people ask my opinion on the media hubbub and first, let's get some things straight: The overwhelming majority of media...
I'm thrilled to announce that I am now offering custom herbal formulas for my patients. In addition to my background in nutrition and supplements prior to studying acupuncture, I just spent the last two years completing advanced training in traditional East Asian...
This short video demonstrates the cervical extension exercises popularized by physical therapist, Robin McKenzie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DPFatqbmzc
Last year, I shared some 'best practice' tips for preventing and fixing low back pain. You can check that out here. Now, I'd like to share this video that Phillip Snell, a chiropractor from Portland, produced to help people by showing simple ways to do what is known...
Now that spring has sprung, with the warmer weather many are reinvigorating their exercise routines. For anyone noticing their range of motion limiting their activities, I'd like to address one of the most common complaints I hear in the treatment room: chronic low...