Leah Rainer Acupuncture

Leah Rainer Acupuncture A Whole Body Approach to Health

You may have already seen this article from NYT and I was happy so many people shared it with me last week! It’s a great...
05/22/2026

You may have already seen this article from NYT and I was happy so many people shared it with me last week! It’s a great read on a newly understood mechanism of fluid circulation -the interstitium- and how it may be one of the primary ways to explain the age old question “How does acupuncture actually work?”

The interstitium isn’t new to Chinese medicine. We have referred to it as the “Triple Burner” or “Triple Warmer” and is an integral part of how we understand the way substances move through tissues in our bodies. It is essentially the space between all the other tissues and is made of a fluid filled matrix of hyaluronic acid.

I love the overlaps between Eastern and Western medicine, and am excited to see the two continue to overlap. If you had a chance to read this article, what did you think?

05/15/2026

Welcome to our suite!

We cultivate peacefulness here. Sound up for the water fall effect 💕 💦

05/08/2026

Have a wonderful weekend!

As we enter this season of growth, I invite you to reflect: What seeds are you planting? How are you drawing energy from...
05/05/2026

As we enter this season of growth, I invite you to reflect: What seeds are you planting? How are you drawing energy from the awakening earth and channeling it into your own life?

In my own life, I’ve been busy cultivating joy at home. Through adventure, good food, and deep laughter, I have found the kind of love that allows me to really dig my toes into the earth and grow. Naturally I asked her to marry me, and I’m feeling like the luckiest one in the room because she said yes. 💕

If you feel called to explore what “fertile ground” might look like for you—whether physically, emotionally, or energetically—I would be happy to support you in my office. Book your appointment through the link below.

https://acusimple.com/access/7887/ #/appointments/

You might have seen, last week was infertility awareness week. I came across this article in my office from a publicatio...
04/28/2026

You might have seen, last week was infertility awareness week. I came across this article in my office from a publication I trust. I have put the link to the full article below. In it there is helpful guidance on life choices that may help increase fertility if you are having trouble conceiving and gives insight into how Traditional Chinese Medicine views and treats fertility.

In my blog this month I wrote about my acupuncture work at a local fertility clinic. Be sure to sign up for my email list so you get my articles delivered to your inbox.

https://acupuncturetoday.com/article/39681-a-few-good-eggs-tcm-for-fertility-and-reproductive-health

Over the past few weeks, like many of us, I’ve been preparing my yard for the growing season—leveling the earth, plantin...
04/23/2026

Over the past few weeks, like many of us, I’ve been preparing my yard for the growing season—leveling the earth, planting seeds, and cutting back last year’s overgrowth. This time of year is marked by celebrations across cultures that honor new beginnings, fertility, and the sacredness of the earth. It often brings to mind a meaningful part of my work that I don’t always speak about: the Mondays I spend supporting patients at a fertility clinic.

Being able to offer patients even a brief moment of calm and connection with their bodies during such a challenging time is one of the most meaningful aspects of my work. While my role is just one small part of their larger journey, it is an honor I don’t take lightly.

This week is national infertility awareness week. If this issue affects your life I hope you are seeking out support for however you’re feeling about where you are in the process.

Happy birthday Henny! 🥳💕
04/20/2026

Happy birthday Henny! 🥳💕

Recently I went to a woodworking workshop with my dad at . I decided to work my new logo in wood. (And it’s a magnet!) T...
04/15/2026

Recently I went to a woodworking workshop with my dad at . I decided to work my new logo in wood. (And it’s a magnet!)

The logo is my own design. I had drawn it up years ago and recently (you might have noticed) have made it official by adding it to all my business websites. Business cards to come.

I am dedicated to the practice of acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine because the techniques offer folks a tangible way to effect positive change in their lives. To find more balance. After 10 years in this business, it felt like a good time to make it a brand. I am proud of the work that I do, I’m proud of the way it has helped so many people. And I’m proud of my magnet.

What do you guys think?
(Special thanks to my brother .rainer for putting it together and digitizing it for me!)

Metal ElementIn a previous post, I talked about the wood element. Lung and Large Intestine are the organ/meridian pair f...
04/13/2026

Metal Element

In a previous post, I talked about the wood element. Lung and Large Intestine are the organ/meridian pair for the metal element. The metal element holds concepts of borders and boundaries, communication, and worth. It considers what we take in and what we let go of, refining our resources into what we can actually use.

When we consider allergies to be a symptom of wind, stabilizing the relationship between interior and exterior allows that wind to move freely without trapping pathogens. Using this treatment strategy leading into allergy season can help us all breathe a little easier.

If you’re excited to revel in the spring air, and want to bolster yourself up so the season doesn’t get the best of you, I’d love to see you in my office soon so I can support you while the world around us starts to bloom.

Two of my favorite points for clearing wind and supporting your body through pollen season are Lung 7 (Lu 7) and Large ...
04/09/2026

Two of my favorite points for clearing wind and supporting your body through pollen season are Lung 7 (Lu 7) and Large Intestine 4 (LI 4).

Lu 7 is found on the inside of the wrist about 2 fingerwidths from the base of the thumb. It is commonly used to treat a wide variety of respiratory issues such as cough, shortness of breath, chills, nasal congestion, and sore throat. It is said to “disperse wind, descend the qi, and regulate the water passages.”

LI 4 is found on the top of the hand in the meaty part of the muscle between your thumb and pointer finger. The best way to find it on yourself is to press into the muscle until you find an area that feels tender or bruised. This point is most well known for treating headaches, but is also categorized as the “command point” of the face, meaning that it can be useful in treating anything going on in our face. I use it frequently for headaches, red and itchy eyes, recurring nose bleeds, congestion, and sore throat. It is said to “regulate the defensive qi, expel wind, and release the exterior.”

On their own each of these points have obvious effects for treating allergy symptoms, but together they are even more powerful. Each acupuncture meridian has a point called the “luo point” which is where the meridian connects to its pair. Lu 7 and LI 4 are the luo points of their respective meridians, connecting the two channels to help move energy through or out of the body.

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