I wrote this blog post early in 2025, in response to questions posed to me by patients, but I never sent it out. Unfortunately, this topic still rings...
I used to be beholden to the Gregorian Calendar, feeling the need to have myself “all together” on January 1st. It never worked out, and I started the...
If you truly want to create change in your life, the most radical thing you can do is to accept yourself fully, exactly as you a...
Located on the Pacific coast of California, Oakland has a climate typical of the region, with cool, wet winters and dry summers. This unusual climate ...
Cupping therapy is all the rage in Oakland and many other places as people seek natural forms of healing. But does it really work for muscle recovery ...
Pregnancy and the postpartum are transformative paths requiring well-rounded care focused on supporting both mom’s and baby's health and wellness. For...
December 21st is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year (in the Northern hemisphere).
Energetically, this is a time of self-reflection, o...
Acupuncture is an all-natural, holistic answer for Oakland athletes looking for some natural pain relief from tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. If you ...
How do we meet the shadow times, in a way that doesn’t lead us into hopelessness and despair? What can we glean from ancient wisdom about balanced liv...
Annual 20% off Face & Body Sale: December 1-31
Winter Holiday Hours: CLOSED December 24 & 25 and December 31 & January 1
Food Collection for Alameda...
In recent years, acupuncture and Chinese medicine have gained interest not only as holistic treatments for adults; but also effective therapy for teen...
When Bitter is Better
By Kirsten Cowan, L.Ac
Trust Your Gut Bitters by Sebastopol maker Taproot Medicine is our November product of the month, 15% off...