Body Positive Acupuncture

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.

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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.