Tips for Improving Anxiety and Depression Naturally

Tips for Improving Anxiety and Depression Naturally

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), almost 20% of Americans live with a mental illness (National Institute of Mental Health, 2022). In my office, I see patients with anxiety and depression on...
Got Seasonal Allergies? Acupuncture Can Help

Got Seasonal Allergies? Acupuncture Can Help

Ah spring, that time of the year when the birds chirp, the flowers bloom, and life starts anew. Unfortunately for many people, it also means the start of seasonal allergies, with that pesky yellow pollen being a main offender. Thankfully, you don’t have to hole away...
Meditation of Love and Healing for Ukraine

Meditation of Love and Healing for Ukraine

Like many of you, I have been heartbroken over the events going on in Ukraine. We may feel helpless beyond just donating money, however our loving energy and prayers can be felt even though we may live half a world away. I have put together a short video for you to...
Simple Spring Detox

Simple Spring Detox

The spring is a time of awakening and revitalization as we become more active and ready to shed the weight and heaviness of the winter. While there are no shortage of diet and exercise plans that tout the benefits of juices, pills or whatever the next fad or trend is,...
My Columbia Office is Moving!

My Columbia Office is Moving!

I’ve moved my office locations many times in the last dozen years of practice. It’s never an easy decision when I do, but this time I am quite excited about the move and plan on it being a place I will stay more long-term. I will be moving my Columbia...
Celebrating the Spring: A Time For Growth

Celebrating the Spring: A Time For Growth

It may sound a little weird when February is typically our coldest and snowiest season here in Maryland, but in Chinese Medicine, it’s the start of the spring. Around February 5th, the energy shifts upward and becomes more “yang” (active, masculine, bright,...