Category Archives: Office Happenings

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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Herbal Relief for Digestive Issues

When Abundant Eating Goes AwryThe holidays 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 I keep my … 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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The Benefits of Applying Heat

Heat vs IceHello heatwave!  It’s been slow to warm up this spring, but every time we get several days in a row of sun, patients come in reporting aches & pains from yard work, gardening, spring cleaning, biking, hiking, etc. … 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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End of Year Happenings and THANKS

Grateful For YouOctober and November have gone by so fast.  I call it the firestorm time warp.  With all the dashing around in October staying safe, and then getting back to service, and playing a bit of catch up when we … Continue reading

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Open House and Patient Appreciation Party April 30, 2014

I can’t believe it’s been another year already.  Thrive has been part of the Santa Rosa community for 2 years now and I’m so grateful for everyone who is part of the Thrive Family. Let’s celebrate you!  Come enjoy free … Continue reading

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Asian Avocado Salsa

If you came to the acupuncture open house and patient appreciation day there’s one thing that was a hit with everyone—the Avocado dip!  Lisa Malmstadt is one heck of a massage therapist (her free chair massages were a hit too!) … Continue reading

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Open House and Patient Appreciation Party, May 21, 2013

Thrive Acupuncture and Wellness is turning one years old and I’d like to say Thank You for being a part of my practice and making me excited to come to work everyday! Bring your friends and family to come celebrate … Continue reading

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