Body Positive Acupuncture

08/18/2026

Apparently, I’m still vulnerable.

I recently bought a health tracker. Sixteen hours later, I canceled it.

I’ve done a LOT of work around orthorexia, disordered eating, diet culture, and my relationship with my body. I know how easily “health” can become another word for control. And yet, suddenly I was thinking about steps, sleep, activity, calories, and all the other numbers a little device could give me.

Thankfully, a family member gave me some tough love:

“You can tell yourself whatever story you need to tell yourself to justify this purchase. I will not judge you. Do your life. And know, this is your eating disorder talking.”

Oof.

My first reaction was embarrassment. I thought I should be farther along. But then I remembered: Recovery does not make us immune to diet culture. We can understand diet culture and still be vulnerable to it. We can have years of recovery behind us and still get pulled in by something that looks like “wellness.” We can know better and still have moments when we need someone we trust to hold up a mirror.
That doesn't mean we’ve failed. It means we’re human.

For me, recovery looked like noticing what was happening, listening to someone who knows me well, and changing course.

I’m not disappointed in myself. I’m actually proud.

Because sometimes recovery isn't never wanting the old thing again. Sometimes recovery is wanting it, recognizing it, and deciding not to participate in it anyway.

07/29/2026

Microneedling is more than a skincare trend—it's a treatment that works with your body's natural healing process to stimulate collagen, improve skin texture, soften fine lines, minimize acne scars, and restore a radiant glow.

As an acupuncturist, I love that the philosophy behind microneedling aligns beautifully with Traditional Chinese Medicine. For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has used gentle needle stimulation to encourage circulation and activate the body's innate ability to heal.

Microneedling follows that same principle by creating tiny microchannels that signal your skin to repair and regenerate.

One treatment can leave your skin looking brighter and feeling smoother, but lasting results happen over time. That's why I typically recommend a series of 4–6 treatments spaced about one month apart. Each session builds on the collagen produced from the last, leading to healthier, firmer, more resilient skin.
Every appointment is personalized to your skin

* A consultation and skin assessment
* Gentle cleansing and preparation
* Professional microneedling treatment
* Soothing, hydrating post-treatment care
* Guidance to help you get the best results at home

Your skin is constantly renewing itself—sometimes it just needs a little support along the way!

Discover how microneedling supports collagen production, healthy skin, and natural healing through the principles of Chinese medicine. Learn what to expect and why a series of treatments matters.

05/11/2026

Body dysmorphia is not simply “disliking how you look.” It is a relentless, intrusive experience of seeing a body that feels distorted, unacceptable, or unsafe to inhabit. For many people, this shows up as obsessive mirror checking, comparison, harsh self-talk, social withdrawal, and a constant sense of being on alert inside their own skin.

While acupuncture is not a mental health treatment in the Western diagnostic sense, it can be a deeply supportive therapy for the nervous system patterns, emotional loops, and body disconnection that often accompany body dysmorphia.

Check out the latest blog, link in bio.

01/19/2026

Hair loss is influenced by many factors, including circulation, immune system activity, stress, and scalp health. Microneedling is a non-surgical approach that works with the body’s natural healing response and is typically offered as a series of six monthly treatments
For those seeking a more comprehensive approach, light therapy can be added to microneedling or acupuncture sessions. Light therapy supports cellular energy and tissue repair, offering an additional layer of scalp support without adding strain to the body.

Explore microneedling for hair loss, including six monthly treatments, considerations for alopecia areata, and how stacking light therapy with microneedling or acupuncture supports scalp health and hair growth.

12/04/2025

When a doctor uses the phrase “skinny fat,” it says more about bias than health.

It assumes thinness is the default “good” body and uses larger bodies as the warning sign.

That mindset harms everyone—fueling stigma, eroding trust, and pulling attention away from real health markers.

Care should be respectful, collaborative, and free from body comparisons.

Every patient deserves that.

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11/26/2025

Have you ever noticed how a single touch at the crown of your head can bring a deep sense of calm?

GV20—also known as “One Hundred Meetings”—is one of the most grounding and clarifying points in acupuncture. It’s a place where energy gathers, thoughts settle, and the mind feels just a little more spacious.
I wrote a new blog exploring why this point feels so special, how it supports nervous system ease, and a simple self-acupressure practice you can try anytime.

If you’re curious about how the crown point can help create more clarity and presence, take a look:

Discover the meaning and benefits of GV20, the “One Hundred Meetings” acupuncture point. Learn how it supports clarity, calm, and grounding—plus an easy self-care practice you can try anytime.

09/22/2025

Autumn carries a unique energy in Five Element Acupuncture—it’s the season of the Metal element. Just as the trees let go of their leaves, we are invited to reflect on what we might release in our own lives.

The Metal element connects us with refinement, clarity, and the emotion of grief. This season can bring a quiet seriousness, asking us to honor what we have lost, what we have learned, and what matters most moving forward.

In my latest blog, I share how autumn can guide us in letting go, creating space for what is to come, and supporting ourselves through seasonal transitions.

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Discover how autumn, the Metal element in Five Element Acupuncture, teaches us about grief, letting go, and creating space for renewal.