Iyashi Wellness

07/10/2026

Iyashi Wellness is now closed through August 16th for a long summer break. Back in business on the 17th.

06/28/2026

Iyashi Wellness will be closed through July 3rd. We will be back in business on July 6th.

05/12/2026

Conventional medicine is finally catching up to understanding something Chinese Medicine has known for 4000 years. We call the new scientific discovery, Intersitium, San Jiao (or Triple Burner) in Chinese Medicine.

San Jiao is a fascinating, complex, highly evolved channel and system that allows us Chinese Medicine practitioners to understand body mechanisms, disease and manipulate body responses via acupuncture, herbs, cupping, tai qi, etc.

We have here a whole 'nother pathway (and there's more still that conventional medicine doesn't know nor can wrap its head around yet) to address disease and dysfunction that conventional medicine has no idea still! That's why we are phenomenal at addressing internal medicine, cancer, dermatology, chronic disease, pediatrics, geriatrics, autoimmune, etc.

My savvy patients combine conventional care with Chinese Medicine to get the best of both worlds, so I encourage you to try it for yourself if you haven't yet!

Here's a free link:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/11/magazine/interstitium-anatomy-acupuncture-medicine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.hlA.WltS.DAzygGLae7Qc&smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawRwXRdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXRlBvbW45aGs4ZnQ0Q2ttc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp7X_U-qGMhWmIOG9l5-2B_d0L2y4X7N-b3ygY73XRPYejgcGvYhr1U9sV2N_aem_iIce1OfzuZWHqbSn6U7uIQ

If you want to hear more about it, Radiolab did a podcast on this in 2023.
https://radiolab.org/podcast/interstitium?fbclid=IwY2xjawRwXPhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXRlBvbW45aGs4ZnQ0Q2ttc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuJHCM5C1KBSDMleRzXvekExmctUVlA418bJbf3WvNL3mhpGQCXB8r-GUUXG_aem_TFRvRfmy_nTsNoctbmpwdQ

Both are well produced and explained.

So come to Chinese Medicine because we know what we're doing - we've been doing it right for about 4000 years, LOL 😂

A human body part hiding in plain sight—and the mysteries it might help us solve.

05/05/2026

Happy to report: a kiddo with lingering stomach + body aches after a viral infection—something neither Urgent Care nor his pediatrician could resolve—is now 100% better after a month of telehealth + Chinese pediatric herbs… and eating more than before he got sick.

That appetite shift matters.

When a child who didn’t eat well before suddenly has a robust appetite, it’s a sign the body is doing what it’s meant to do—metabolism is kicking in, recovery is happening, and their innate intelligence is waking up.

Thriving, not just surviving looks like:�🍎 better absorption + nourishment (brain, bones, blood, organs)�🍎 stronger digestion → more nutrients from the same food�🍎 daily, healthy bowel movements (yes, this matters)�🍎 deeper sleep + calmer nervous system�🍎 steadier emotions + fewer mood swings�🍎 improved focus + energy at school

And yes—pooping daily is key. It means the body is clearing what it doesn’t need (post-viral residue, buildup, etc.) so Qi + Blood can flow freely and immunity stays strong.

When the gut is working well, even the same food becomes better fuel—think upgrading from 87 to 93 octane 🚗

This kiddo is now supercharged 🏃💥

That’s how we see health in Chinese Medicine—not just absence of symptoms, but vibrant energy, steady emotions, and a calm, centered spirit.

Kids already have this healing intelligence. Our job as Chinese Medicine physicians is to help wake it back up.

04/11/2026

Why does acupuncture almost always get misrepresented and also never acknowledged when done right?

https://needlesmusclesandpain.substack.com/p/why-does-the-media-always-misrepresent?fbclid=IwZnRzaARHvc5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOybYxP24baWBz2xhWwAPHXgmo_7yjGWsBexlUF_E2gz-2inSWXaqQX0EG2g_aem_m7H18Kp1y9QRI2o8CBm4nA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

When needles go wrong, we get blamed. When needles go right, we don’t get asked.

03/24/2026

Mamas, if you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly managing your baby’s eczema…
but never actually getting ahead of it—

I see you.

Most of the families I work with felt the same way before finding a different approach.

There’s nothing wrong with you for questioning the cycle.
And there are ways to support your child’s body beyond temporary relief.

02/04/2026

🌸 This year, February 3rd is Setsubun 節分 in Japan. Setsubun is the last day of winter, so it can be considered “New Year’s Eve” of sorts in the Japanese lunar calendar. Feb 4th is Risshun 立春, the first day of Spring.
🌸 We are in a very special time then, where one season will drastically change to another, from cold winter days and nights, to buds and growth that will spring forth in the coming weeks and months. It is a time of birth and growth and change. In traditional customs in Japan, people took the time to shoo away the evil spirits and bad luck of the previous year by throwing beans from the entrance of your house outside and welcome good fortune of the new year/spring. “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi 鬼は外、福は家” we would say.
🌸 While throwing beans is fun way to commemorate this special time of year, a wonderful gentle way to acknowledge this change is to moxa Large Intestine 4 and reflect in your journal this pivotal change in seasons and what this will mean to you and your loved ones. The gentle heat of moxa will help to ease your Shen and gently reset your mind and body to prepare for the coming Spring. Consider doing this self care practice through the 18th of February.
🐎 While the Year of the Snake brought much chaos and movement, we are in for far more tumult and change in the Year of the Horse, a wild and powerful animal. Take this special time of Risshun to set your intentions and prepare for the coming year!

Photo is moxa on Large Intestine 4 for some self-care and reset for coming new season
#節分 ＃立春

12/17/2025

10/02/2025

Little tummies, big relief 🌿

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09/26/2025

✨ Treating Children Without Needles ✨

Did you know there’s an entire system of pediatric acupuncture called Shonishin? 🪷

It uses tiny, gentle tools to mimic the effects of acupuncture, without ever using needles, making treatments safe and effective for babies, kids, and even fragile adults.

My little patients love these tools and have even given them the cutest nicknames:
🍕 “Pizza slice” (can you guess which one it is in the photo?)
🚜 “Lawn mower”
🐟 “Fishy kisses” – soft facial cups that make a puckering sound toddlers can’t get enough of

Kids fall in love with these techniques and ask for them at every visit. It’s the sweetest thing watching them plop down on the table, ready before I even check their pulses! 🥹

I also teach parents some of these techniques so they can help their little ones at home.

Would you want me to create a class showing you how? Comment “Yes” below and I’ll make it happen!

🎥 Watch the full Integrative Pediatrics discussion with Dr. Joel Warsh, Dr. Alex Pekler, John Mekrut, and me here:
https://youtu.be/iRRyQeJNklQ?feature=shared

👉 As a bilingual parent and healthcare practitioner, I also add Spanish subtitles to make this accessible for more families. 🌎