Moxa to the Rescue: Moxibustion for Breech Babies

Pregnancy is an amazing journey and a wild ride. We all hope that everything goes [...]

Living in “The New Normal”: Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety, & Depression

“The New Normal.” That seems to be everyone’s favorite catchphrase these days. And while it [...]

A Map of the Inside: Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

As we discussed in our recent post, “Treating the Whole Body in the Ear,” different [...]

Late Summer & the Earth Element Amidst a Continuing Pandemic

Here we are in late summer, the often overlooked season. In traditional Chinese medicine, there [...]

An Interview with Lauren Barrett, Licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist & Practitioner at Jen Becker Acupuncture

Lauren Barrett joined my practice about a year ago, and I am absolutely thrilled to [...]

Treating the Whole Body in the Ears: Auricular Acupuncture & the NADA Protocol

In acupuncture, the different points in which needles are inserted lie along different energy (qi) [...]

The Fire/Heart Element of Summer Amid a Global Health Crisis & Social Reckoning

5:43 PM eastern time on June 20 is the summer solstice, the official start of [...]

Liver, Wood & Spring: Embracing the Season While in Quarantine

Green shoots are springing out of dry, brown branches; nestled buds are unfurling themselves; and [...]

Protecting Your Metal Element with Cordyceps

My Mushroom Movement continues with cordyceps, an amazing food that is a perfect supplement to [...]

Nurturing and Transformation in Late Summer: Earth Element

Whether you consciously knew there was a fifth season in traditional Chinese medicine or not, you [...]