Beachside Community Acupuncture

10/21/2026

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the body - and how it interacts with food - much differently than Western medicine.

The major digestive organ in TCM is the Spleen, and we say it likes to be warm. Consuming cold and/or raw food regularly can weaken it, slowing digestion and impairing its other functions (holding organs in place, providing energy, keeping ruminating thoughts in check...)

Our full Diet Therapy Starter Sheet covers much more than this, and it's free when you subscribe to our newsletter if you'd like to learn more: https://forms.aweber.com/form/69/1023002569.htm

09/30/2026

In October, our clinic will be closed this Friday, the 2nd, and on Monday, the 12th.

We have plenty of appointments available the rest of the month, though, if you want to feel better before Halloween comes around 🎃

Schedule online any time at BeachsideAcupuncture.com or give us a call at 214-417-2260 to have a receptionist book for you.

Have a safe, happy, and (relatively) healthy spooky season!

09/16/2026

Our latest blog post discusses the many ways that acupuncture can support weight loss 🍎

If you feel like you've been doing everything right but aren't seeing the numbers on the scale budge, give it a read and schedule yourself an appointment!

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-weight/

09/03/2026

Our clinic will be open during our normal hours next week, including Monday (Labor Day) and Friday (Patriot Day), and we have plenty of appointments available!

Schedule online or give us a call at 214-417-2260 to have a receptionist help you. They won't be answering phones on Monday, but are happy to be of assistance the other weekdays.

Have a happy and healthy holiday weekend ☀️

08/15/2026

Unless you work in a creative field, chances are high that you don't get to practice self-expression regularly as an adult.

Creative activities can be fun hobbies, but they've also been researched as interventions for medical conditions.

Studies show they can:

🎉 Decrease cortisol
🎉 Increase serotonin
🎉 Lower blood pressure
🎉 Alleviate pain
🎉 Prevent cognitive decline

Read our most recent blog post for ideas on how to start tapping into your artistic side!

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-creativity/

Art and other creative pursuits have been shown to benefit both physical and mental health, and starting can be easy!

08/07/2026

Our clinic will be closed August 19th, 20th, and 21st while Kathleen is in the Florida Keys 🐠

We still have plenty of appointments available next week if you'd like to schedule a treatment or two before then!

Book online or give us a call at 214-417-2260

07/30/2026

Yes, I have a few 😂

Realistically no one needs this many essential oils, and the ones I use the most are the basics that we stock at the clinic (Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense, Thieves...)

The world of oils can seem overwhelming, but we teach patients to start with one and add on from there as needed.

Take Peppermint as an example - this single oil:

🌱 Supports digestion
🌱 Improves focus
🌱 Clears heat
🌱 Energizes
🌱 Benefits the sinuses
🌱 Feels great on achy muscles
🌱 Soothes Liver Qi Stagnation (TCM-speak for "calms stress")

That alone may cover a lot of day-to-day concerns! If there are more left, then we can move on to another option.

If you're interested in essential oils but find them intimidating, ask us for help at your next appointment :)

07/17/2026

Traditional talk therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be very beneficial in reframing situational reactions, learning tools to work through emotions, sorting through thought patterns, and figuring out other nuances of one's conscious self.

However, there's another layer of the mind that is often not accessed through talk therapy.

Subconscious work requires bypassing the thinking, rational part of the brain through more specialized techniques.

Our most recent blog post gives an overview of some of these options, including hypnotherapy, somatic therapy, IFS, and EMDR.

Check it out if you've been curious about deeper work!

https://www.beachsideacupuncture.com/blog-subconscious-therapy/

If you feel like traditional talk therapy isn't enough for what you need, look into these other techniques that go deeper into the subconscious mind.

06/29/2026

The clinic will be open every day this week, only closing a little early on Friday, July 3rd 🇺🇸

If you'd like to schedule an appointment to feel your best for the holiday weekend, book online any time (link in bio) or have a receptionist help you at 214-417-2260. (They'll be answering phones 8:30 to 5 every day except Friday.)

Have a safe and happy Independence Day! 🎇

06/25/2026

Our favorite off-label way to use lemon essential oil = Removing the leftover sticky residue from price tags 🍋

Of course it also gently detoxes the body and supports oral health, but finally cleaning the last remnants of gunk off a new picture frame or piece of furniture...👌🏼

If you're going to do this at home, make sure to thoroughly wash off the oil afterward because it will eat away at synthetic materials like plastic if left to its own devices.