Do you feel it? The slight nip in the air, the cooler drier weather, the shorter days? The transition from summer to fall is not easy for some as they struggle with letting go of the longer days and warmer weather. Yet, others welcome the beauty of the fall season, the changing of the leaves, and the crisper weather. No matter where you fall, the principles of TCM can help you transition smoothly

“We remain the same until the discomfort & pain of remaining the same becomes greater than the discomfort & pain required for change.” This quote hit big for me for two reasons. As a healer, I see it all the time with my patients so it must be a common feature of the human condition in our culture. Second, well, I’ve lived it myself. Lets explore it a bit.

We all know that change is often good and always inevitable. It’s what drives our growth and evolution. But even when we know change is necessary, we sometimes resist it. Why is that? At the heart of the issue are what I call "anchors." These mental anchors hold us back, weighing us down with fears and doubts about change.

Seaweed, otherwise known as Hai Zao in Chinese medicine, is known as a marine algae, or sea vegetable that grows primarily in salty waters. In TCM it is known for its ability to clear heat and resolve dampness. It also helps to regulate water circulation, eliminate toxins, and resolve phlegm.

Three main classifications of seaweed are brown, red and green. Brown seaweed includes kombu, which is eaten widely in Japan, the red variety includes nori (which is seen in sushi wraps) and dulse. Green is the most common, and is known as wakame.

I source mine at the Light Cellar in Bowness, Calgary because I trust where they source all of their foods.

I’m excited to announce that I will be practising upstairs at
The Apothecary in Inglewood beginning on August 1st, 2024.

You can find me there on Tuesdays & Thursdays. My schedule is open for booking and I look forward to seeing you in this rad new space!

“Finding one’s purpose in life means finding the largest burden that one can bear and bearing it.”

There was a time that this quote would have meant little to me. Although I longed for purpose more than anyone I knew, I never expected the universe to send me a burden so great, it would cost me nearly everything.

But it was this long-term and life-threatening illness that became the catalyst I needed to find that purpose

This is my story.

Modern life can be a whirlwind of deadlines, traffic jams, and never-ending notifications, leaving us feeling like we're perpetually on edge. Stress has become an unwelcome companion for many, affecting our mental and physical well-being. Don’t you wish you could just stab stress in the back? Well, you can, sort of. Enter acupuncture…

In TCM, each organ encompasses not only physical but also spiritual & mental aspects. These aspects branch off from an individual's central spirit, known as "The Shen." The Five Shen, or spirits, are named Hun, Po, Zhi, Yi, and Shen of the Heart, each residing within one of the 5 Yin organs, with unique roles and characteristics that manifest when they are either balanced or unbalanced.

Have you ever felt like your emotions are in turmoil, or that stress has a grip on you that just won't let go? If so, you might be experiencing what traditional Chinese medicine calls "Liver Qi stagnation." In this blog post, we'll explore what Liver Qi stagnation is and its cardinal signs and symptoms, and provide you with some practical tips to both treat and prevent it.

Are you ready to set your health ablaze? Well, hold onto your acupuncture needles because we're about to dive into the fiery world of moxibustion therapy! If you thought acupuncture was intriguing, wait until you discover the incredible benefits of this ancient Chinese practice.

The menstrual cycle is filled with biochemical fluctuations that manifest in different ways, physically and mental- emotionally - some not so enjoyable! Luckily there are a number of ways to manage these fluctuations through the food you eat.

The list is very long and it will depend on your acupuncturist. Some have a specific focus e.g. internal medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics, women’s health, etc. I personally treat a number of categories. Click to learn about what I treat.