Relaxupuncture

02/09/2025

Remember when hand washing was trending in 2020? Five years ago, when celebrities and everybody who had access to the Internet was making a video of themselves washing their hands? Let’s give it another 10 minutes of fame - because spreading LOVE (not germs) is super cool! Periodt.
PS the world’s a better place with you in it. Offer a smile to a stranger, tell a loved one they matter and take three deep breaths, just for you. 😘

01/29/2025

Today marks Lunar New Year across East and Southeast Asia, from China’s Spring Festival to Vietnam’s Tết to Korea’s Seollal, and while we’re up here in Alaska watching a unique winter unfold, it’s pretty cool to think about the billions celebrating with their families and traditions right now! This year brings us the Yin Wood Snake (the 6th of the 12 zodiac animals), which combines the snake’s natural wisdom with wood’s upward-growing energy - basically meaning it’s a perfect time for intentional transformation and growth.

My wish for you in this Yin Wood Snake year is that you’ll find yourself grounded enough to shed what’s not serving you, while having the clarity to grow in directions that truly matter! Many blessings ❤️ Kim

09/16/2024

This is a 4-month-old surgery scar. While I typically recommend waiting longer before getting a tattoo on a fresh scar, the patient had their appointment scheduled. To help prepare the area for the tattoo ink, I’m using the Surround the Dragon acupuncture technique. This method involves placing needles strategically around an area of interest, such as a scar, cyst, or acne spot. It’s designed to draw the body’s attention to the specific area and stimulate healing. We’ll see how it goes!

07/23/2024

I've seen a lot of folks in the clinic lately dealing with pain from all kinds of summer activities. Acupuncture can help with pain relief from head to toe (and everything in between!)

Now's the perfect time to start your acupuncture journey and get yourself feeling summer-ready again!

06/19/2024

Spring cleaning? The orphans need your donations!

Our linen supply is dwindling here at the shelter and we are in need of blanket and towel donations.💚

If you just did some summer cleaning and find your self with a stack of towels that never get used or a pile of blankets that just take up space, feel free to bring them down to the shelter.💙

The animals in our care appreciate all the support the shelter receives from the community.💚

06/03/2024

A great mentor of mine is now mentoring on a other level. Rest In Peace Tai 🙏🏼

Tai Lahans, beloved instructor and mentor/debator/friend, passed away on Friday, May 31st at 3:29 pm in her home, surrounded by dear friends and loved ones. Tai witnessed the growth of Middle Way's acupuncture and herbal programs and spent the last years of her life sharing her insightful knowledge of Chinese medicine with students, administrators, and faculty.

She began her studies in medicine by earning a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in Medical Anthropology. Her dissertation was on the Ayurveda Shastras. She lived in Mumbai for six years serving the poor of Dharavi Slum as part of a team of medical providers who utilized Ayurvedic, Western medicine, homeopathy, and Chinese medicine. The clinic she co-founded served the very rich of Bollywood in order to subsidize the medical care for the outcaste poor of Dharavi which at that time was the largest slum in the world with over one million people living in it. She began studying Chinese medicine in the 1970s and practiced Chinese medicine for the past 38 years serving mainly patients with chronic viral diseases and cancers.

Tai taught at several schools, including Bastyr University and Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine. She has also taught in several clinical settings including integrated hospital oncology units. She lived in the PRC for four years studying and working on oncology units. She held a Ph.D. in Integrated Oncology from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing. Tai also wrote Integrating Conventional and Chinese Medicine in Cancer Care: A Clinical Guide (Elsevier – Churchill Livingstone 2007) and The Geology of the Modern Cancer Epidemic: Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine. She is survived by a sister, and is mourned by the entire school body. She was insightful, kind, sometimes irascible, and always full of wisdom and compassion. We will all miss her dearly.

There is still a fundraiser running for her end of life costs with any additional funds raised going to the Indigenous Student Scholarship at MWAI. The link is below!

https://gofund.me/9ce703eb

05/23/2024

We’re taking a well-deserved break! Last day of school means it’s time to recharge. Our office will be closed until June. Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Weekend! See you soon! 🌿✨

05/16/2024

My hair savior! Thank you Mandy!

04/13/2024

Many patients tell me one of the biggest benefits they experience after acupuncture is a better night's sleep, even though it may not be the initial reason they came in! Here's why:

☯️ Relaxation Station: Acupuncture activates your body's "rest and digest" mode, promoting feelings of calm and making sleep easier.

☮️ Pain Relief = Better Sleep: Reduced aches and pains can significantly improve your sleep quality.

☯️ Stress Less, Sleep More: Acupuncture helps lower stress hormones that disrupt sleep, creating a more sleep-friendly environment.

☮️ Happy Hormones: The needles stimulate endorphin release, your body's natural pain relievers and mood boosters, promoting better sleep.

Acupuncture can be a natural solution for a restful night's sleep, even beyond the initial treatment goal.

03/30/2024

Oh, neat! Ever wonder what it looks like to relax with facial acupuncture?

This photo, captured by a patient's family (supportive crew!), offers a glimpse into our Deluxe Facial Acupuncture treatment. While you can't see the patient's face, you may notice acupuncture needles promoting balance throughout the body, while facial needles and targeted LED light therapy work their magic on the face.

This comprehensive treatment boasts benefits like:

~Reduced wrinkles and fine lines (thanks again, LED light therapy!)
~A radiant, youthful glow
~Improved circulation
~Relief from facial tension

Intrigued by the natural approach to beauty and wellness? Facial acupuncture might be for you!

P.S. Huge thanks to my wonderful patient for letting us share this moment (and the amazing treatment results)!

03/21/2024

03/14/2024

Acupuncture can definitely shift your perspective to see the brighter side and cultivate gratitude. But here's the thing: your complaints are welcome!

As your acupuncturist, understanding what's bothering you is crucial information. It helps me tailor a treatment plan specifically to you and how you're feeling right now. So, vent away! It's a safe space to express yourself. And besides- Acupuncturists LOVE talking sh*t! 🤣