Pandemic Self-care: Movement Many of us are stuck at home these days, and it’s challenging to get used to. Hang in there! Here are some ideas to stay active and healthy while social distancing. It goes without saying that we need to keep exercising during this time. Exercise is essential for hormonal and digestive balance, […]
Infertility Treatment and Care Act: It is estimated that 6.7 million women in the United States are unable to conceive a child. Contrary to the common misunderstanding, infertility affects women and men equally. Infertility can be a result of diseases like endometriosis, PCOS, poor egg quality or pelvic infections in women. While in men, it […]
Ch-, ch-, ch-, changes Exciting changes have come to Portland Acupuncture Studio! As many of you know, we have moved into the new space at Montgomery Park with Synergy Women’s Health Care. The new office is beautiful, and it is a great space to get integrative care. Come by and see us if you haven’t […]
Portland Magazine Top Doctor 2017 This is a nice start to the new year. I was nominated Top Doctor! In the January issue of Portland Monthly, you will find me amongst a list of wonderful acupuncturists. As a clinician, academic, and researcher, I strive to put my patients first, listen to their needs and concerns, answer […]
I am happy to share a blog post on WellPDX.com that I wrote. It was to help launch a new web service here in Portland, Ore. WellPDX is a platform to connect patients with acupuncturists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and naturopaths. The site is beautifully designed and easy to use. On their blog, I wrote an […]
Portland Acupuncture Studio to join Synergy Women’s Health Care I’m thrilled to announce that we are moving my practice into Synergy Women’s Health Care (SWHC), a fantastic office full of amazing clinicians. I will begin seeing patients there starting May 6 and will take appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays. SWHC is located in the Northwest Portland, has a dedicated parking lot, […]
Here’s Why You SHould Avoid Plastics and Receipts Plastics, phthalates, and bisphenol, oh my! Pregnant or trying to conceive? More evidence suggests it is better to avoid plastics and receipts. Last week, I watched a news story about a research study connecting low level exposure of plastics in pregnant fish to brain damage in their […]
Happy Thanksgiving Wow, how is it already Thanksgiving week? I can’t help but scratch my head trying to account for where the time went this year. Frankly, I don’t think I will be able to figure that one out, but it does remind me to try to be more present in every moment. To soak up the […]
Resolve to know more: National Infertility Awareness Week It is 25th annual National Infertility Awareness Week. This year, the patient advocacy organization, RESOLVE, is asking everyone to resolve to know more about all things fertility related. Infertility affects up to 1 in 6 couples in the US. This is a major public issue for which more […]
Acupuncture for Depression: Can acupuncture help depression? If you are struggling with depression, today’s blog post is for you. I was honored to be asked to write a guest column for the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine alumni news on some recently published research. The question posed by researchers: Is acupuncture a good treatment for […]
