Category Archives: Events

New Year Reflections

Happy 2020!I’m not a New Year’s resolution kind of person.  Every moment is an opportunity for fresh thinking and insights.  And that’s where real change comes from, not from the turning of a calendar.   But I do enjoy the … Continue reading

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How to Deal with Holiday Stress

Holiday Spirit From the Inside OutWhy are the holidays supposed to be so wonderful, but sometimes they just feel like a lot of work?   Our culture puts a ton of focus on getting the holidays just right in order … Continue reading

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Blue Shield Changes Result in LESS Acupuncture Benefits

Blue Shield Coverage–Big Changes for Some in 2020If you might have anything to do with Blue Shield in the new year, please read this.  We hate fine print, but even more than that we hate insurance surprises, so I've tried … Continue reading

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Gan Mao Ling for simple virus prevention

Number 1 Cold BusterThis time of year everyone asks me what they can do to boost their immune system.  It’s normally not a quick answer, because I think it’s important to tailor treatments to each person, and improving your immune … Continue reading

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Listening to Connect

More Connection With Less On Your MindIt’s a few days away from the official start of summer, and we’re already feeling it here in Sonoma County.  The weather is warm.  Kids are out of school.  And there’s more social gatherings … Continue reading

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Relationship Talk

The Power of Neutral LanguageEven though it feels like winter outside right now, summer break is just around the corner.  For most people that means more social time with family and friends.  It begins with graduation gatherings and continues with … Continue reading

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Year of the Earth Pig

Happy Lunar New YearHow is 2019 going for you? Have you been moving so fast you haven’t made space for rest and reflection? Or do you already wish you had a do-over for your New Year's Resolutions? If so, you're … Continue reading

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New Year – Better Purpose

Happy 2019!I’m not a new year’s resolution kind of person.  Every moment is an opportunity for fresh thinking and insights.  And that’s where real change comes from, not from the turning of a calendar. But I do enjoy the kind … Continue reading

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Curing Pills for Digestive Distress

When Abundant Eating Goes Awry The holidays of December are a time of abundance.  Abundant gratitude, abundant friend and family time, abundant gift giving, abundant celebrations, and abundant eating.  I’m all about everything in moderation, including moderation, sometimes.  That’s why … Continue reading

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The X-Factor for your Health

The Healing Zone How was your Thanksgiving?  I spent mine with friends and it was the perfect combo of easy & fun, staying up late & sleeping in, enjoying good food and wine & drinking lots of water.  I was … Continue reading

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