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MOXIBUSTION: THE POWER OF HEAT THERAPY By: Ramie Holmquist One of the clearest memories I have of receiving my first acupuncture session was the fragrant and smoky herb my practitioner burned around different points on my body. Its scent was distinct and heady. A gentle warmth radiated

THE SYNERGY OF HERBAL MEDICINE By Ramie Holmquist When asked what I do for work, I typically tell people I am an acupuncturist. While that response isn’t inaccurate, it is also doesn’t tell the whole story. Having gained some traction in western culture over the past few

While most people are now relatively familiar with the practice of acupuncture, there are a multitude of adjunct therapies used under the scope of Chinese Medicine that remain foreign to westerners. Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps have helped put the practice of cupping into the public eye

Have you ever wondered why your acupuncturist asks to look at your tongue? Practicing Chinese Medicine in a Western culture can lend itself to some interesting moments, and this is typically one of them. Long before the advancements of modern medicine and its incredible diagnostic tools, practitioners

THE DYNAMIC QUALITIES OF FASCIA MIGHT SURPRISE YOU What does electricity, a sweater vest and acupuncture all have in common? While how these seemingly disparate things can share a common thread may seem like a stretch, let me back up and see if I can explain. I

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE INFLUENCE OUR SYSTEMS? We haven’t been able to fully explain the myriad of effects and mechanisms of how acupuncture works from a biomedical perspective. It can be difficult to comprehend how stimulating a specific point on the body can lead to such broad and

RESETTING YOUR INTERNAL CLOCK FOR BETTER SLEEP We are deeply tied to the rhythms of life around us. With the incredible advancements of modern living, one of our challenges is to stay tethered to the biological pulses that keep us balanced and thriving. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers

WHY IS SUGAR SO COMPELLING? In a culture where access to sugar is ever increasing, our understanding of what it does to our health and how to incorporate it into a balanced approach to wellness seems more important than ever. I see many people in my practice

IS DE-STRESSING A LUXURY? The human body is brilliant, and the myriad of checks and balances operating beyond our conscious control is a perfect example of this. There is a perpetual dance going on that is responding to our needs in every moment that happens so automatically