Step one in the healing journey is understanding how pain works.

In the most simplified explanation, pain is the body telling the brain something needs attention. But how do we address pain? Is this pain response trustworthy, has the volume of my pain been turned up to 11? How do I know what to do?

Acupuncture and TCM have been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as effective treatments for respiratory conditions, including seasonal allergies and asthma related to allergies.

For hundreds of years, TCM practitioners have observed and understood what they call "Wei Qi," which is essentially protective energy. Wei Qi acts as a shield that prevents pathogens from entering the body from the outside.

Integrated acupuncture is a modern approach to Traditional Chinese acupuncture. It combines the principles and techniques of traditional acupuncture with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices. This approach aims to provide a more holistic and comprehensive treatment for a wide range of health conditions.

Engaging with, or avoiding certain stimuli can literally be a “pain in the ass” since unconsciously nerve stimulation activates muscles in this region which can lead to neurological pain, or disc herniation.

You may have seen that skit on SNL where Kristen Wiig and Aidy Bryant inserted acupuncture needles into a patient and blood started squirting everywhere. While it’s great comedy the truth of the matter is that sometimes (very rare) things do go wrong in an acupuncture treatment. Here are the most common situations where things go wrong

TCM views hair as the expression nourishment related to the body’s ability to produce and move Blood to nourish the different organ systems.

Sometimes prolonged stress, anger, anxiety, or emotional trauma can result in Qi (energy) stagnation