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…
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…
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…
Infertility Stigmas Have No Place Here! Alice is sitting in her OB/GYN treatment room, the clock loudly ticking above her head. She’s lost count of the number of times she’s been in this situation only to learn that she isn’t…
Why Do I Need A Purification Cleanse? Springtime is here and the sun is finally out. All indications should be that it’s time to get ahead and get outside, but that can be hard to do if you feel bloated,…