I’m not a fan of New Year's resolutions. For the most part, they don’t work and are based on the assumption that you are not good enough as is. And, J...

As we navigate the depth of winter - including cold and rainy weather - I frequently “prescribe” DIY footbaths to my patients. Both because they are a...

We just had the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year.

This is a time of self-reflection, of looking inward, of self-assessment. Consider w...

In this time of deep winter, I find myself drawn towards Yin nourishing practices: going to bed earlier, doing less, spending more time in meditation,...

I recently spent a wonderful long weekend with a dear friend from grade school. We celebrated our 60th birthdays (which were two years ago!) by stay...

Whether you need to check out, check in, regroup, hide, rest, replenish, cry, worry, forget, remember, talk, be quiet - we are here for you.

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It’s going to be a tough day today. Last week Kirsten Cowan shared her election day self-care plan.

Here are my thoughts:

1. Stick to your norma

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Today is Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead. A day to remember and celebrate those who have passed on.

I was introduced to this tradition as an adu...

Sunday was the Autumn Equinox - a good moment to pause and take stock.

While preparing for our upcoming workshop, Syncing with the Seasons: Fall - Tr...

When I was in my teens and 20s, I got sick a lot. If there was a cold or flu going around, it was pretty much guaranteed I’d get it. And strep throat,...

Qigong is the most essential self-care practice in Chinese Medicine, which is why I named our clinic Energy Matters Acupuncture & QIGONG.

Did you kno...