Traditional Chinese Medicine

Let the equinox, one of two days a year when (yin) and day (yang) are exactly equal and in balance, be a reminder that balance is constantly changing. So often, we speak of balance as a 50:50 set [...]

Here are five ways to help you achieve inner harmony as we enter the season of renewal. Move Regularly The energy of spring supports movement, literally and metaphorically. The element associated [...]

The first week of daylight savings can be jarring. In a world where you wake up with an alarm clock and not the light of the sun, moving the clock ahead (or back in the fall) profoundly affects [...]

Looking for a flavorful, easy, and quick-to-make spring meal? This asparagus, chicken, and pasta dish fits the bill! Did An Acupuncturist Seriously Just Tell Me to Eat Pasta? Yep. Seasonal eating [...]

Please arrive at the office with your mask (preferably a KN95 or N95) over your mouth and nose. Wear your mask for the entirety of your visit, even when you are alone in the treatment room. When [...]

In the Northern hemisphere we just passed the most yin point and longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice. Now is an excellent time to rest, nourish yourself and those you care about with [...]

It’s amazing how much you can tell about someone by looking at their tongue! With training, you can see when someone is not sleeping well, experiencing anxiety, having trouble digesting their [...]

Have you been struggling with fatigue during Shelter-in-Place (or even longer)? You are not alone! Many people I’ve spoken with are straining to find the energy and motivation to do basic [...]

Pure Joy Acupuncture in Marin County is Now Open! Governor Newsom has declared acupuncturists to be essential workers. Pure Joy Acupuncture is cleared to resume in-person acupuncture treatments [...]

Whether you’re working from home, homeschooling your children, without a job, or you’re an essential worker, Shelter-in-Place is taxing everyone I know. People are starting to crawl [...]