Time to dust off that foam roller!

by | Apr 9, 2019 | Acupuncture, Exercises, Massage, News

With spring come longer days!  The sun is up earlier and that means it’s easier to get up and get that exercise routine started.  So with all that running, don’t forget to stretch! Remember- the liver and gallbladder are related to your ligaments and tendons so get...

Early Spring Foods!

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Acupuncture, Exercises, Herbal Medicine, News

Many of the herbs associated with the Spring season have a bitter quality to them. This is no accident.   As Spring sets in on upon us and the greens begin to populate the garden you will also find that they share in this quality. The bitter taste is an excellent...

Springtime with the family!

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Acupuncture, Exercises, Massage, News

It’s warming up a little!  Ok we may get another heavy, wet, Spring snow, but on these warm days we can start to think about moving around a little bit more, getting outside, taking big breaths of fresh (hopefully) air!  I’ve had a bit of a struggle getting my kids...

Get your Stretch On!

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Exercises, Massage

Knee grinding?  Does walking, running, squatting or climbing stairs elicit a symphony of sounds from your knees?  One reason for this may be improper patellar tracking. The patella, or the kneecap is embedded in the thick patellar tendon that runs vertically across...

Acupuncture and CHRONIC PAIN!

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Acupuncture, Exercises

Here’s a fascinating op-ed (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/16/opinion/sunday/pain-opioids.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage) from the NYT about chronic pain, and whether we should view it as a sensation or emotion.   I won’t keep you in...