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I ran across a great blog post last week about before and after photos. ‘Tis the season for starting fresh, and making plans about being more: more healthy, more conscious, more, more, more. Social media is full of posts about people eating better, and exercising more. When I speak with my patients though, it seems… Continue reading Continuing the Self-Love Revolution – Perception

By The Sultana of Spice Carrie Queenpin Herb Shop has OPENED and not only do we carry a large selection of herbs, we also have spices! Freshly ground from our vendor, these spices will knock your socks off! We have 3 different types of paprika, lots of different chili powders, and several blends. We also… Continue reading Spice, Spice Baby and Smoked Paprika Potato Soup

A few months ago I saw this quote posted on Facebook: In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act. It hit me in the gut. Not only because I’m a rebel at heart, but because that simple statement is so dang true. I quickly Googled the source and found… Continue reading Let’s Start a Self-Love Rebellion

I have developed a pat answer when people ask me, “The patient has to believe in acupuncture for it to work, right?” I smile, because I understand why people ask this question. Acupuncture has not yet become mainstream in our culture, and the idea of using small needles to treat big issues seems a little… Continue reading Acupuncture and Cupping Are Just Like Gravity

A few weeks ago I taught a Luche Libre wrestling mask making workshop at a small music festival in the mountains. Among other things, the music festival highlighted “on the rise” bands that were competing to play at a larger local festival, FloydFest. My workshop partner Cory and I thought having a workshop on wrestling mask… Continue reading The Power of a Persona

Have you seen a picture of Keith Richards lately? You know The Rolling Stones guy. The rock star who created the stereotype of rock stardom by living each moment like it was his last. I have a life principle named after him. I came up with this principle one day after work. I had had… Continue reading The Keith Richards’ Principle

In my life I have found four things heal my soul like nobody’s business: a good acupuncture treatment, a creative outlet, people who can relate to my current experience, and nourishing food. When I speak to other people about ways that they heal, they too mention good food, creativity, and human connection. I admit, not… Continue reading Sweet Remedy Revivals and Why Our First Focus is on Cancer

I often have people look at me with a puzzled expression and ask in some way or form, “Why should I get acupuncture? What will it do for me? “ In the past I have tailored my answer to the individual, explaining to them how acupuncture will ease their back pain, or help them lose… Continue reading Why YOU Should Get Acupuncture

“Your body’s ability to heal is far, far greater than you’ve ever been permitted to believe.” – Mo Rosati When I was a student in acupuncture school my energetics teacher used to say, “Acupuncture is like rolling your car out of a ditch.” I filed that saying away, thinking I would never use it, but… Continue reading Acupuncture is Like Rolling Your Car Out of A Ditch