Huron Point Acupuncture 

Many people come to Huron Point Wellness after doing everything they were told to do. They’ve had the tests. They’ve tried the treatments. They’ve been told, “Everything looks normal.” And yet - they’re still in pain. Still exhausted. Still not themselves. So here’s an important question worth asking: Could your nervous system be the missing piece? When the nervous system stays in survival mode for too long, it can disrupt sleep, immunity, digestion, hormones, inflammation, a

As a functional medicine doctor and acupuncturist, I have done a lot of training in nutrition, both from an Eastern and Western view. However, as a parent, I feel the struggles of feeding our kids nutrient dense food while meeting the demands of sports schedules, work and travel. We decided as a family to do a full allergy elimination diet several months ago. After months of renovating and opening a new office, several vacations and a round of antibiotics for my kids, I felt

When you think of algae, you may think of stinky seaweed. However, chlorella and spirulina are superfood forms of algae. Chlorella and spirulina are known to help with heavy metal detoxification. They are both rich in iron and B vitamins, making them great even for vegetarians. They are both great antioxidants. Chlorella has been used by NASA, as it is high in protein and has a complete amino acid profile, which means it helps with the cellular building blocks. It may also he

Functional medicine is a completely different view on health and disease. It looks at underlying causes of dis-ease, how lifestyle factors, emotions and our physical environments may affect our healthspan and lifespan. If you feel like you are not getting the answers from your doctors, and are sick of feeling sick, functional medicine may be right for you! Dr. Katie has undergone extensive training including through The Institute for Functional Medicine, the most renowned fun

The rates of autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing. While there are genetic links to autoimmune disease, it is much more dependent on our environment and our lifestyle. There is always a trigger, which may take some digging, and can be physical or emotional. I have seen autoimmune conditions triggered by car accidents, surgeries, divorce, viral infections, grief and overwork. Acupuncture treatments can be beneficial if symptoms are flared up but should be used long term to hel