Who Is The Me I Want To Be?
Quick - ask yourself, "Who is the me I want to be?" Such a simple question, but for so many of us it is often a difficult one to answer.…
The Chronic Pain Cycle and How to Break It
Our daily lives are made up of feedback loops. Most are positive, like when a "Runner's High" after a jog makes it more likely we'll exercise again tomorrow. This is how…
Fewer Pills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
CBT for Chronic Pain When you experience chronic pain, the last thing you want to hear is that its 'in your head'. Some of us view life as a series of…
Moving Through a Crisis
Everyone has a crisis at some point in life. Popular financial author Dave Ramsey sums it up best: save for when it rains, not if it rains. Life throws curve balls, and it will rain…
Is Acupuncture a Solution to Opioid Addiction?
The national opioid epidemic has devastated this country in recent years. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that 2.1 million were affected by opioid disorders.…
Gua Sha; The Pain Relief Therapy You Didn’t Know You Needed
Last week, I discussed the healing properties of acupuncture in relation to neck pain. This week, I continue the conversation and introduce an ancient healing technique known as Gua Sha. What…
Treating Neck Pain with Acupuncture
Neck pain is, well - a pain in the neck. It's also a common problem. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 30% of our population experiences neck pain…
Anxiety Treatment and CBT: Getting Rid of the A.N.T.s
A.N.T. is an acronym for the phrase "automatic negative thoughts" - a term referring to the negative thought patterns commonly associated with anxiety. We're not referring to the little guys…
My Anxiety Has Me Discouraged
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America. They affect 40 million adults age 18 and above - that's about…
Treat Headaches with Acupuncture
We've all experienced a headache at some point in life. They can range from mildly annoying to severely debilitating depending on the level of longevity and pain. Tension headaches are…