Are You An Empath? Take The Quiz And Learn 5 Ways To Strengthen Yourself As An Empath
I have been getting a lot of questions from patients, lately, on how to own their empath abilities as strengths, rather than weaknesses. So much so, that I’ve been inspired to write about it! If I had a coin every time I met a lovely empath soul who felt more cursed, rather than empowered, by […]
Spring Renewal Workshop A Success And Foods That Benefit The Liver
This past Saturday, April 4th, Chia-Ti Chiu of One Love Wellness, and I, held the Spring Renewal Workshop. Amidst the Total Lunar Eclipse and Full Supermoon, the cosmic time was ripe to release what no longer served us, and herald in Spring time. The Total Lunar Eclipse is a time when we get a window into our […]
When Our Journey Towards Wholeness Means Falling Apart First: 5 Ways To Hold Space For Spirit And Heart
“Something very beautiful happens to people when their world has fallen apart: a humility, a nobility, a higher intelligence emerges at just the point when our knees hit the floor.” -Marianne Williamson Today marks the time between the Total Solar Eclipse/New Supermoon and the Total Lunar Eclipse/Super “Justice” Moon, and it has been a process […]
The Most Delicious Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Corn-Free, Yeast-Free Hot Breakfast Cereal You Can Make At Home
In my private practice, I often work with my patients on temporarily eliminating certain foods that they may be sensitive to. From eliminating dairy (and sometimes gluten) to improve acne and allergies, to sugar to reduce inflammation in the body, my patients are troopers for going through temporary elimination diets in order to improve their […]
How To Set Intentions The Right Way
Creating intentions is powerful exercise! It is the first step in Manifesting 101. It can be applied to anything: getting a new job, a new love relationship, finding the kind of career you want, developing healthier habits, or manifesting the money you desire. Yet, for some, creating effective intentions can be a confusing task. Or, perhaps […]
5 Sure-Fire Ways To Channel Your Rage In Healthy Ways
Those who are sensitives and empaths can easily feel the brunt of intense energies that are swirling about. But, recent energy has been so palpable, and we’ve all been finally given the “Go” signal by the Uni-verse, that even those who may not consider themselves sensitives, or empaths, are feeling quite overwhelmed by what’s been brewing. What’s […]
The Top 10 Reasons People Come In For Acupuncture
“What can acupuncture treat?”, I often hear from curious patients and medical practitioners. Because it’s a healing modality that addresses the whole body, mind, and spirit, it really can run the gamut! It is not a one size fits all experience, either, where you simply use a single acupuncture point to address a specific symptom. […]
Why Taking On The Pain Of Others Is A No-Win Situation
There has been a lot of movement of death and rebirth, whether symbolic or literal, in many of our lives at this time. Because of this, many of us are witnessing distress in the lives of our loved ones. This could show up as learning about the fatal illness of a dear one, or learning that […]
Why Doing Shadow Work Liberates Your Story And Heals Your Spirit
Not many of you may know that before I became an Acupuncturist/Reiki Healer, I had a strong interest in psychology. So much so, that I almost majored in it in undergrad. Although I ended up never pursuing psychology, the psyche, particularly mental health in relationship to Spirit, has always interested me. So, it’s no surprise, whatsoever, […]
The Top 3 Crystals You Should Be Using To Bring In Love
Ah, Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. What does that mean to you? For many, it is a time when we are saturated with media hype, Godiva confections, and presented with cultural expectations of what it means to perform optimally in relationships, existing, or otherwise. For me, it is just another opportunity to tap into the love that tops all […]
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