Acupuncture for Pain Management, A Personal Journey
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…
Boost Male Fertility: Healthy Man, Healthy Sperm
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…
Springtime Cleanse! Clean Out Your Internal Closet
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…
What is the difference between Integrative Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage?
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…
What is Integrative Bodywork?
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.…
Why do Acupuncturists Always Look at My Tongue?
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…
Acupuncture & Your Respiratory Health
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…
What is Cupping Therapy?
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…
Many Lives Chinese Medicine COVID-19 Protocols
Everyone is wondering weather it is safe to receive treatments in the office. Our goal is to put you at ease when visiting our office and we are committed to a level of cleanliness that is crucial in preventing the…
Acupuncture for Fertility Challenges
Some History Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the oldest method for fertility treatments in the world, dating back 5,000 years! The emperors who ruled China sought to produce male children as heirs. This desire for offspring motivated Chinese doctors to…