Kiiko style is a novel system of acupuncture developed by Kiiko Matsumoto and David Euler based on their training with several Japanese masters of acupuncture. It is unique because it is based on the experience of several blind masters, who…
I have chronic back pain, can I carry a baby with this back pain? The answer is Yes. Patient: “I have really bad back pain, I am afraid of getting pregnant because I’m not sure I can manage the pain.”…
By Dr. Davina My pain management journey When I was 12 or so, I hit a fence on my bike, was flung head over heels, and landed on my back. At the time, I rested for a day, and mostly…
In this fertility challenged world, men play a big role. It is important for men to know how to improve their health before they participate in a pregnancy. Sperm issues are one of the main causes of infertility and a predictor…
Why would it be important to clean out your internal closet? We like to think of a closet cleaning as a rearrangement of things. To let go of old worn out stuff, to reexamine things, to create space and make…
Gladys Wong, CMT, MIM, Redwood City Integrative Bodywork vs. Therapeutic Massage Most of the time “massage” just sounds like……well, a massage. As in all professions there are different types or specialties under the umbrella of Massage. For example, Pizza. There…
How is Bodywork Different From a Traditional Massage? Massage is a therapy for general wellness. In contrast, Integrative Bodywork is a body-mind therapy that involves the patient's participation to diminish emotional pain that harms the physical body or vice versa.…
Written by Sang Nguyen, L.Ac, DTCM Daily Tongue Observation Tongue examination is a common method of diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and Esogetic Holistic Medicine (EHM). It is said to represent the whole body! The tongue, is an essential…
It is definitely a tough time right now for our Lungs and our Mental Health Smoke, Ash, Heat, Fog, Pollution, Grief…...just getting through the day…...we have it all right now! There is good news, we will get through it for…
When your overall health is challenged, cupping, when done by a licensed professional, is an amazing way to balance out the body. Maybe you remember Michael Phelps during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics famously photographed after cupping treatment. But you…