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...
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...
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...
Pears are all over the farmers markets right now, and this recipe is an easy and elegant way to enjoy their delicate flavor. Packed with fiber, pears ...
Detox. Cleanse. Reboot. These phrases are prevalent in wellness culture. But what do they mean? And how can you approach your health in a way that wil...
If you live in Oakland, CA, and want natural ways to relieve anxiety, manage stress, and improve your well-being, qigong is a gentle and effective opt...
At our last Wisdom Teachings for the Polycrisis, we began discussing What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can ...
In Oakland, CA, Energy Matters Acupuncture & Qigong leads the way in holistic beauty practices with a natural skincare method called facial acupunctur...