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Embracing the Year of the Wood Snake: Lunar New Year 2025 in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Significance of the Lunar New Year in TCM The Lunar New Year is more than just a celebration—it marks a powerful shift in the...
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Why 2025 Is an Especially Powerful Lunar New Year: The Wood Snake, Numerology, and the New Moon
Happy Lunar New Year! 🌙🐍 This year holds particularly auspicious energy as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake on a new moon—a time...
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Sniffles No More: How Acupuncture Can Tackle Winter Runny Noses
If you've looked around recently, you might have noticed that a lot of people are suffering from a case of the sniffles; you yourself...
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Understanding Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: Perspectives from a Licensed Acupuncturist
If you’ve ever heard conflicting information about acupuncture and dry needling, you’re not alone. Depending on who you ask, they might...
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The Gua Sha Glow: Naturally Revitalize Your Skin and Spirit
As winter’s dry air takes a toll on your skin, it’s the perfect time to introduce a gentle, natural, and effective solution to rejuvenate...
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Start Your Year Strong: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Begin Acupuncture
As the glow of the holidays fades and we step into a new year, it’s common to feel a bit spent. The festivities may have left you tired,...
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Start 2025 With a New You: The Magic of Cosmetic Acupuncture
As the New Year approaches, many of us start crafting ambitious resolutions—better health, improved self-care, and perhaps even looking...
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Glow Into the New Year with Cosmetic Acupuncture
The holiday season is a whirlwind of joy, stress, and everything in between. Between shopping, traveling, gatherings, and managing...
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Discover the Transformative Benefits [And TRUE COSTS] of Acupuncture for Women in Their 40s and 50s
As women navigate the transitions of peri-menopause and menopause, they often face a myriad of challenges—weight gain, sleep...
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What Makes A Great Acupuncturist?
Acupuncture has gained recognition worldwide for its effectiveness in treating a variety of health issues, from chronic pain and stress...
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Power of Consistency in Treatments
In times of stress and a hectic schedule [i.e. fall in Northern Virginia], it’s easy to push wellness aside. However, regular acupuncture...
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🍁 Breathe Easy This Fall: How Acupuncture Can Help You Beat Allergies! 🌿
In addition to protecting against colds, sinus infections, and COVID (which you can read about HERE), acupuncture can be highly effective...
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🍁 Feel Your Best This Fall with Acupuncture! 🍂
In a cold, damp fall, especially in regions like Northern Virginia, acupuncture can offer several benefits, particularly when received...
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At-Home Help for Staying Healthy This Fall
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the transition from late summer to fall is seen as a critical time for boosting the immune system...
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Transitioning Into Fall:
Taking the Steps to Actually Move Into a New Season In the Washington, D.C. area, the transition to fall brings specific stressors that...
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Prepping for Fall in Late Summer
Acupuncture in August can be particularly beneficial for prepping the body for fall due to several reasons tied to Traditional Chinese...
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Make This Summer Memorable with Acupuncture
Summer's officially here; so all should be right in the world...right? Well, if you're okay with the following, then sure!: Heat Humidity...
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Staying Cool this Summer with Chinese Medicine: Eating for the Summer
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the approach to eating in the summer focuses on balancing the body's energy and countering the...
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Mental Health Awareness
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness month, I thought it would be important to go over why support of our mental health is...
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Insurance Complexities
Ever wonder why your insurance plan says you have coverage for a certain benefit, but when you go to use that benefit - coverage is...
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