Patience with the Process

Patience with the Process

“How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success.” -Elbert Hubbard I have some bad news- acupuncture is not an overnight, one shot, miracle cure (I can hear your collective gasp through the...
How Much Better Could It Be?

How Much Better Could It Be?

Recently, I came across an article in Acupuncture Today reviewing a book, Evaluating the Economics of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine. The article goes in to more depth, but the big take away for me was the following: “The study followed patients and examined...
How Acupuncture Works

How Acupuncture Works

By far the most common question we are asked at the clinic is, “How does acupuncture work?” While this is briefly addressed in our FAQ section, it is asked so frequently that it warrants its own post.   Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that our bodies are...
Acupressure for Cough

Acupressure for Cough

We’re asked every now and then about acupuncture for kids. We love working with kids, but often times kids respond so well to acupressure alone, that dragging them into the office just isn’t necessary! This article is for a parent who asked about...
Migraines: Yes, Acupuncture Can Help!

Migraines: Yes, Acupuncture Can Help!

Migraines are awful. As if a headache alone wasn’t enough, migraines typically add in a not-so-fun mix of light and sound sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, and a general turning up to “11” of life’s daily nuisances. Thankfully, acupuncture can...