You all know by now that acupuncture is one of my favorite tools for health and well-being, but it’s not always possible to get in for a treatment right away.… Continue Reading Qigong Classes in Placerville

Wouldn’t it be nice if things would just get better and then stay better? And if they’d do it on a nice, predictable schedule? Whether we’re talking about the world… Continue Reading Progress, not Perfection

It’s that time again- the kids are back in school, the weather is changing, and colds and the flu are upon us.  Adequate rest, stress management, good nutrition and proper… Continue Reading Boost your Immune System with Acupuncture!

The difference between conventional allopathic or “Western” medicine and more holistic therapies like Traditional Chinese Medicine is often described using the metaphor of the mechanic and the gardener. The idea… Continue Reading The Mechanic and the Gardener

People ask me just about every day whether acupuncture can help them lose weight. The short answer is “Yes!” But before getting into the long answer, a few caveats. 1.… Continue Reading Acupuncture and Weight Loss

Spring is here, and for many that means allergies are acting up.  Fortunately, acupuncture is a very effective treatment for many allergy sufferers. According to a 2008 randomized study of… Continue Reading Acupuncture for Allergies

Regular treatment is the key to good results with acupuncture, but how often does that mean? When someone is just starting out with treatment, I typically recommend they come twice… Continue Reading How Often Should I Come?

People tend to think about acupuncture for pain relief, but did you know that acupuncture can also treat stress? In fact, that’s my favorite reason to get acupuncture, and my… Continue Reading Acupuncture for Stress

Do you ever wonder why I stick needles in your ears in addition to the body points? Most acupuncture points on the body lie along specific channels or “meridians” that… Continue Reading All About Auricular Acupuncture

Sometimes, acupuncture creates immediate, dramatic, and permanent results. Usually, though, it takes a series of treatments to get the relief you’re seeking. So how much acupuncture will you need to… Continue Reading How Much Acupuncture Will I Need?