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Understanding Your Inner Seasons In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Five Elements - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water  offer a beautiful way to understand the natural rhythms within us. Just like the changing seasons outside, our bodies move through cycles of growth, rest, renewal and transformation. When we tune into these rhythms, we get to understand ourselves on a much deeper, more compassionate level. Each element is linked to an organ system, a personality quality, a

As I begin sharing more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) here, it feels right to start at the very beginning - with Yin and Yang. These two opposing yet complementary forces are the foundation of everything in nature, and the guiding principle behind how TCM understands health, balance, and wellbeing. In TCM, Yin and Yang describe the natural rhythm and duality that exists within and around us. Yin represents stillness, rest, cooling, and nourishment. It’s the night,

Caring for children’s wellbeing through acupuncture is truly one of the most rewarding aspects of our work. Parents are often pleasantly surprised at just how gentle, comfortable and even enjoyable acupuncture can be for children. It’s a very different experience from what most people imagine when they think of needles, and many little ones leave their session feeling calm, settled and cared for. Acupuncture may assist with a variety of childhood concerns. Common areas we sup

Starting something unfamiliar, especially when it involves your health, can bring up all kinds of feelings - uncertainty, hope, maybe...