Let’s get Real about Anxiety and Depression I saw a person on Facebook this week talk about how for her, depression is something that seeps in. She said that there will be a small bit, and it’s no big deal. … Read More
PCOS is a common health concern. In fact, estimates suggest that somewhere around 10% of US women have PCOS. There are typical physical concerns that go along with PCOS that include: excess hair growth on face and or body, … Read More
You don’t have time to be injured. Back pain, neck pain, whiplash, headaches — all of the pain and stress that can follow a car accident can be treated with acupuncture. Being in a car accident is jarring … Read More
Acupuncture for runners in Portland, Oregon You are a runner, and you want to be able to Keep. On. Running. You don’t have the patience to be sidelined by injury — not when running is your therapist, … Read More
I live in Portland, Oregon, and as both a mother and an acupuncturist who specializes in women’s health (read: I treat a lot of prenatal and postpartum concerns, including lactation issues), I am passionate about breastfeeding. But I do not, … Read More
Pain from injuries or overuse are one of the main reasons people seek an acupuncturist. It is also the most common reason doctors refer patients to my Portland acupuncture practice. Acupuncture is well-documented to relieve pain, and works as a … Read More
Natural Allergy Relief in 3 Steps Smell that spring Portland air. Did you sneeze just thinking about that? Are your eyes watering at the mere suggestion? Did you reach for your Benadryl? Many popular allergy medications (including Benadryl) are … Read More
How to build stamina and plan ahead for the year of the fire monkey. The Fire Monkey is an adventurous and high-energy animal, and that is what is in store for the Chinese New Year of 2016. The monkey is … Read More
Healing after an early-term miscarriage can be lonely. Miscarriage is a difficult topic for most people to talk about. Culturally we are truly stunted in our ability to talk about any kind of death or grief. When the grief surrounds the … Read More
Acupuncture for the New Year New Year, New You. That’s what they say, right? It’s only natural to look for neat little beginnings and endings in your life. It’s this desire to make sense of our world that makes the … Read More