One of the more common questions people ask before starting acupuncture is, “How often do I need acupuncture?” This is a great question! It’s important to know what you’re signing up for, the be able to budget your time and money for your care, and to decide if you’re ready to start this new type of treatment.

Unfortunately, the short answer to this question is often unsatisfying: it depends. There are a lot of factors that contribute to the success of a treatment plan and a lot of variables that can impact the progress! So, let's dig a bit deeper into the question, and then I will give some general recommendations towards the end of the entry.⁠

Early spring often brings a confusing mix of allergies, colds, and just general “throat gunk” (aka postnatal drip). This entry introduces you to how Chinese medicine views colds, allergies, and the immune system, and gives you seven self-care practices to help keep you feeling well during the Spring transition!

This entry is full of ideas on different topics and styles you can try in your journaling practice. Don’t be afraid to mix and match - your journal is for you, and you can fill it however you’d like!

Journaling doesn’t have to be complicated! You can use your journal to reflect on your day, set and review goals, track your habits and how they work for you, or whatever else you may be thinking about. Over time, you’ll naturally gravitate towards writing about the things that interest you. Give the ideas in this entry a try!

Journaling is a great, accessible self-care practice that can help reduce stress, improve mental health (especially depression and anxiety), inspire creativity, improve memory, and more. Some studies even show certain types of journaling can help improve physical health. In this entry, I cover some of the most commonly asked questions about how to start journaling, from what supplies to use (and ideas for what fits your style) to how often to journal.

Confession: I don’t really like New Year’s Resolutions. Or, more accurately, I don’t like how we usually do them! New Year’s resolutions often feel like just another opportunity to punish ourselves for the person we are in this moment. But I love setting intentions and goals for the year. This year, I’m sharing six ideas to consider when setting intentions to help you create better goals - any time of the year!