acupuncture

Young Lords and NADA Acupuncture

Young Lords and NADA Acupuncture Have you ever heard of them? Let’s just say both are pretty dope. The Young Lords are a civil and human rights organization that started in Chicago in the late 1960s and made its way to NYC. They are credited with bringing Auricular (ear) Acupuncture, commonly called the NADA…

Traditional Chinese Medicine

My fave! TCM is a system of health & wellness that’s been used for 1000s of years. TCM focuses on a person’s entire well being-physical, emotional & mental through balance & harmony of energy: Qi & Yin/Yang. May sound airy fairy, it’s anything but. My friend @christianheals says “It’s Chinese Medicine, not Chinese magic.” . There are…

How to Find an Acupuncturist

Are you curious about acupuncture and cupping but aren’t sure how to find an acupuncturist or know exactly why you’d go? No two acupuncturists are the same. It’s important to find someone who will be a good fit for you. Keep in mind, this is a relationship that will be built on trust and respect. Remember,…

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (#TCM) that involves an acupuncturist, someone who goes through intense schooling and certification, inserting very thin needles through a person’s skin at specific points (350!) along the meridian lines on the body, to various depths. The goal is to balance the energy…

Pericardium

Pericardium (PC) 8 – a stress buster for the ages! Feeling a little stressed in a meeting, while your sitting in traffic or just life in general? It’s interesting what feelings arise and what the body is trying to tell us. You can help yourself, give yourself the care you’re seeking, restore qi/flow and “hit…