Manual Lymphatic Drainage: What is it and how can it help? The lymphatic system is yet another part of the body that leaves me in awe. Our body is this incredibly intelligent organism that has a great capacity for health and healing, and the lymphatic system plays no small role in this endeavor. Moving, flowing, […]

In my twenties, I cared not for any movement more than the occasional power walk, hike, bike ride, and night out dancing. I didn’t work out or play sports anymore – something I did a lot of in my youth and teenage years – and my body was stiff. By the time I hit 29 […]

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As you may have already experienced, it is officially Cold & Flu season now. There are a few ways that make this time of year the “Cold & Flu season”. Firstly, as the weather cools down, we spent more time inside and in close proximity to other people: kids are going back to school, people […]

Does acupuncture hurt? I hear this question in clinic very often! One of the big misconceptions about acupuncture, is that because there are needles involved, it must hurt. However, acupuncture is practically painless! The needles we use are hair-thin – and first time patients will often express their surprise when they realize how different acupuncture […]

If you have never had acupuncture before, the thought of being poked with needles may be a deterrent. I understand. I dislike needles and getting my blood taken gives me serious hibbie jibbies.  Even though I’m relatively squeamish around needles, here are three things about me: I love acupuncture! I love being an acupuncturist, and […]