Health and Wellness Protocol for Visiting the Office UPDATE: I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, because protecting you matters. I will continue to wear a mask and ask that you do the same, regardless of vaccination status. Please put on a mask before you enter the building. To protect yourself the most, choose an N-95 respirator and be sure to fit check it. Not every style fits every face. You must have a tight seal with no air...

Recently a patient confided in me that she didn’t really know what a healthy diet was. I assured her she was not alone in not knowing! Looking out the window of my acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in Dallas, Texas, it is clear that it is November: the leaves are turning and the sky is overcast. I felt like this was a good time for this article, as we are in the midst of a holiday season which...

Happy autumn! Hello and happy weird Dallas, Texas fall! Who knew it would suddenly be winter and then warm again! Thankfully my confused plants seem to have survived it so far. One important note for this season: don’t lose your FSA/HSA funds! There are less than two months to use them for this year – and remember that you can use them for acupuncture! Schedule an appointment for a seasonal tune up (get your qi ready for fall), a...

You may have heard the exciting news that Medicare now covers acupuncture for the treatment of chronic lower back pain. While this is true, there are still some major hurdles standing between you, your Medicare coverage, and your Licensed Acupuncturist. Here’s a brief explanation: The ruling, as it stands, means that Licensed Acupuncturists can deliver acupuncture services, but that the services can only be billed to Medicare through another professional who is already recognized as a “Provider” by Medicare,...

What, you ask, is muesli? Muesli is a raw rolled oats dish, eaten like a cereal. Rolled oats and some type of liquid (nut or soy milk, dairy milk or yogurt – although I’d suggest nut or soy and I’ll explain why later in the article) are the two foundation ingredients. Combine them, and then let your imagination, your taste buds and your pantry guide you toward a realm of delicious and healthy additions. My first experience with muesli...

It’s finally a beautiful sunny day here in Dallas although a bot colder than I prefer. Guess what! I got recognized for an award here in Dallas for small businesses! You can read their press release at the bottom of this blog post. It’s so nice to be recognized and to receive awards (any kind of award)! I got this notification regarding Dallas acupuncturists and small businesses in Dallas a few days ago and thought I’d share....

I am super excited to once again be participating in the Holistic Health Expo at Unity on Greenville – the beautiful, historic church building on Greenville Avenue at McCommas Ave.in Dallas. It is happening this Saturday, October 5th, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. I will be there from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Their exact address is 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 Their website for more info is www.dallasunity.org For those of you who attended one of my workshops when I led...

​It is full summer here in Dallas, and that means it is time for sunblock! Protecting our skin from the sun is an important part of skin care and cancer prevention, but there are tons of products that use potential carcinogens as their main ingredients, and it doesn’t make sense to use something that might cause cancer to try to prevent cancer. Those of you who know me know that in addition to doing acupuncture, I really want to...