Moxa is a Chinese herb which I frequently use in my treatments, either by itself or with acupuncture. It’s very useful in stimulating and balancing energy flow, alleviating pain and restoring balance.

I thank you for your support of Acupuncture of Hingham this past year. Navigating 2021 — amidst a pandemic and the uncertainty that it's brought to us all — has required a great deal of resilience.

I have loved seeing more patients recently in my office as I've missed you all. It's been wonderful to support you all — remotely or in-office — during these precarious times. I've had many calls asking if it's safe to come in for an appointment as we proceed through this next phase.

How can we maintain a sense of calm, while acknowledging the fear and anxiety? I truly believe that the first step is to reach out for help when we need it. In an effort to keep a sense of normalcy, I would like to do what I can to stay connected and offer some support.

Over the next few weeks, I am offering personal and confidential Zoom sessions to my patients at no charge.

In my own practice as an acupuncturist and in my own life, we cannot deny the power of nutrition and the role that it plays in our longevity and health. Part of my practice with my patients, as you know, involves asking - how’s your diet? Is it supporting you as we put you on this path to healing?

Turning inward – be that through meditation or slowing down – allows us to be more in touch with our own winter needs. A few tips from Chinese medicine during this period of turning inward…

Transitions such as seasons changing and beach days to school days can bring up a great deal for many of us. How we handle transitions need not be white-knuckling through them, but supporting ourselves so that we can support those around us as well.