Our take from an Eastern & Western Perspective Hormones are the text messages of the body. They direct our body systems and keep communication open between our cells. In Western medicine, we think about the balance between estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, insulin, and thyroid hormones. In Chinese medicine, we think about qi, blood, yin and yang. Acupuncture is a great place to start to balance our bodies, regulate periods and improve fertility. It can help lessen the dramatic swings in...

Have you heard about NAD+? NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a powerful coenzyme found in every cell of your body—and it plays a critical role in how you feel, function, and age. At its core, NAD+ helps your body convert nutrients into energy. Think of it as the spark that keeps your cells running. It also supports DNA repair, protects against oxidative stress (free radical damage), and plays a key role in cellular communication. As we age, NAD+ levels naturally decline. This drop...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people finally try acupuncture — and often, it’s after everything else has failed. Many of our patients come in after trying physical therapy, injections, surgeries or medications. Some have been living with pain for months or even years. What surprises them most is how acupuncture works differently. Acupuncture doesn’t just treat the location of the pain — it treats the underlying cause. Acupuncture + red light therapy to help neck and upper back...