Anxiety

Things have changed quickly since I last posted. In compliance with the County’s Shelter-in-Place ordinance, Pure Joy Acupuncture will remain closed until we’ve been notified that [...]

Focus on what is in your control Part of what makes the coronavirus so scary is that we don’t know what to expect. Right now, we’re waiting to see how COVID-19 will affect the US and [...]

Chinese medicine is, at its core, a preventive medicine. Many Chinese medicine texts begin by giving guidelines on how to stay healthy before addressing how to treat disease. Here are some ideas [...]

I’m taking extra care to disinfect and safeguard my clinic environment. And while you can’t come in ill, you may want a preemptive immunity-boosting and anxiety-calming session.

When I work with patients who suffer from anxiety, I help them develop a self-care plan that provides relief between regular acupuncture. The very act of making a self-care plan and sticking to [...]

Clients on my table table often say, “I didn’t realize that my shoulder (or other trouble spot) even hurt. Now that you’re working on it, I can feel how tense the rest of my body is, too. I [...]

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many December is one of the most challenging months of the year. If you find the holiday season anxiety-producing, [...]