by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
This is part 3 of my three part series on my approach to nutritional medicine. In Part 1, I discussed eating real food as a first step to create a strong foundation for health. In Part 2, I discussed observing the body for feedback on the foods you are eating. Part...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In Chinese Medicine, one of our most basic principles is that food is medicine. By this we mean that we can use food for healing and for prevention of illness and disease. But what exactly is a healthy diet? We receive strong messages on what to eat and what’s...
by daniela | Digestion, Office Information, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In my practice, I offer moxibustion therapy (also known as “moxa”) to support my patients. What is moxibustion? Moxibustion is an ancient form of medicine originating in China. Moxibustion is the burning of the herb mugwort over specific acupuncture points...
by daniela | Digestion, Fertility, Migraines and headaches, Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
I believe our bodies are brilliant, amazing and perfect. I believe in trusting our bodies. I believe that symptoms are the body’s way of communicating that it needs support. Many times, these symptoms tell us that change is needed and we need to step up and take...
by daniela | East Asian Medicine, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
As an acupuncturist and East Asian Medicine practitioner specializing in Fertility and Pregnancy, I’ve supported hundreds of pregnant patients in my practice. Some of my pregnant patients continue with my care after I have supported them with their fertility....
by daniela | Pregnancy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health
In Traditional East Asian Medicine, we support pregnant patients to prepare their bodies for labor starting with weekly treatments at 36 or 37 weeks. Acupuncture treatments for labor preparation are not treatments to stimulate labor. Rather, they support the changes...
