I’m sure we all know someone who has a herniated disc or perhaps you have herniated a disc yourself. Unfortunately, in our society with...

If you have been in my treatment room, you have seen my model on the counter with the meridians all over it. A lot of the time people...

I recently had a patient who has decided to enroll in the Acupuncture Diploma program- at Grant MacEwan – after experiencing the effects...

Some people are so interested in acupuncture, but can’t quite bring themselves to try it. Despite being curious about something they...

“Premenstrual syndrome” (PMS) is the cyclic recurrence of a group of symptoms that peak 7 to 10 days before menstruation and disappear a...

When you have an acupuncture treatment – no matter what part of the world – it is quite common for the practitioner to ask to see your...

This is not a typical post for me, it’s not about Acupuncture or Chinese Medicine modalities. It’s not about eating properly or...

As you have probably already noticed, most people hunch their shoulders when it is windy. Now, the second reason I preach “protect your...

I absolutely love cupping – for so many different reasons! I will tell you why I love it so much in a bit, but first… what exactly is...

After careful consideration and great excitement, I have decided to pursue my acupuncture career full time at Goodsense Healthcare &...

As we enter into the new year, it tends to be a time for setting resolutions and reflecting on the past. With this in mind, it might be a...

For those of you who have came in for a treatment with me, you have likely experienced gua sha already. For the rest of you, time to...

When you hear Liver Qi ‘chee’ Stagnation, what do you think? Probably the first few thoughts that come to mind are “well I have no idea...

With the equinox approaching, it is a great time to do a cleanse! An autumn fast eliminates the residue from excess sweet and cooling...

If you know me at all, you will know that I am very passionate about sports and living an active, healthy lifestyle. I have experienced a...

As Canadians we like to savour our summers. But as the weather starts to change and the temperature slowly starts to drop we need to be...

Having a baby is such an exciting time in so many people’s lives; unfortunately the harsh truth is that there are growing numbers of...

Who doesn’t love to eat?! I know I do, I love every aspect of it – food preparation, smell, taste! But its a lot less enjoyable when you...

Ah, yes. I remember the first time I went for acupuncture: You’re going to put needles where? What is it going to feel like? What exactly...